HELP: What hair type do I have??

[jcanalena79]

So, I've been natural for abt 6 years now, but would like to wear my hair with its natural curl pattern (vs. roller set and flat iron) more often. I've been learning a lot on the boards and blogs about products, etc.

One thing I haven't figured out is my hair "type". I read the descriptions and I think I know ... but then I see people classify their hair and it often leaves me scratching my head. So, help me please ... what hair type do I have? One thing I *do* know is that the middle is 4a, lol.

Almost soaking wet (freshly washed w/product and very saturated, but not dripping)

End of day 1 with heavy product (mizani conditioner, miss jessie's curly meringue, miss jessie's curly buttercreme, carol's daughter healthy hair butter, EVOO)

Lighter on product (miss jessie's curly puding, miss jessie's curly buttercreme)

No product beach hair

Thanks in advance for your help ladies!!

 

[Cheleigh]

I would guess a highly textured 3a or 3b.

 

[nymane]

Looks like 3b with some 3c

 

[BlkOnyx488]

gawd your hair is gorgous

Definately in the 3'ss

 

[BlackMasterPiece]

You're a 3a

 

[LadyRaider]

What does "highly textured" mean?

 

[CrissieD]

I would say 3c/3b

 

[CaramelLites]

Looks like 3B to me.

 

[sylver2]

looks 3a 3b to me

 

[gymfreak336]

I say 3a....

 

[ThePerfectScore]

Solid 3s... I'd say 3a.... it's a loose curl pattern... it's lovely.

 

[Cheleigh]

What does "highly textured" mean?

It means the texture is not silky, like a typical type 1 or 2. Her hair still has some "kink" to it. Since hair type only describes curl pattern, not texture, she can still be a type 2 or 3 but have kinkier hair than many non-black type 2 and 3s.

 

[LoveLiLi]

It looks 3b. Very pretty.

 

[Kurlee]

3a with a hint of 3b

 

[jamoca5]

I say a 3b.

 

[joyandfaith]

Your hair is absolutely beautiful! I would say 3b, but I don't think that hair typing is all that important. The products and advice that you see on this site for 3a and 3c will probably work just fine for you too.

 

[kblc06]

Texture: thready, silky w/ fine-medium? strands
Curl pattern: 3a/3b

 

[vainღ♥♡jane]

looks 3a all the way. ♥

 

[FlowerHair]

It looks like a 3b to me
Very pretty!

 

[ms.blue]

it looks like 3a/b to me

 

[Junebug D]

3b, looks like

 

[mEmYSELFaNDj]

Im not an expert but I'll say 3b, maybe a mix of 3a and 3b.

 

[carib_n_curly]

you look 3b

 

[a_shoe_6307]

3a, maybe some 3b

 

[testimony777]

Looks 3b to me, maybe 3b with a bit of 3c.

 

[danigurl18]

no idea but your hair is gorgeous!!

 

[lovenharmony]

3a definitely. As for wearing your natural curl pattern...you don't have to do much. You can pretty much do a wash and go (wash, moisturize and don't comb it dry) and your curls should stay put.

 

[AvaSpeaks]

It's so funny how she wanted to probably know one type yet so many different responses

Definetely in the 3 range! It's very, very pretty regardless

 

[Eritreladiee]

looks 3b to me

 

[supermodelsonya]

LOL at these type of threads. It's really hard to tell without more pictures of you parting your hair, etc. You're going to get answers all over the place. OP your hair texture is gorgeous and I hope you find your answer.