Natural 3c,4a & 4b ladies that are shoulder length or longer

KiniKakes said:
Tishee, I just use the regular system (Andre's) that other folks use. :) However, when I first started perusing hair boards I noticed that ladies with fine-textured hair would add "Fi" to the end of their Hair Type to differentiate between regular and fine textured tresses. So that's why I started doing it. I have actually done searches on line to find a more detailed break-down of this hair-typing system, but I don't know if it really exists. I think the "Fi" addition may just be something that folks came up with on their own, and eventually it became gradually accepted/understood.
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thanks KiniKakes!
 
jasmine26 said:
hey tishee!!

i don't know how much of an inspiration it is but i started my 1st fotki album! my hair is below shoulder length:) the link and password is in my siggy

jasmine:)
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you are kidding right ;) ALL of you ladies are my inspirations.....:Flahsssss :kiss:
 
My album is in my siggy as well. Look in the growth album. It tracks my growth from big chop to bra strap. I am a 3c/4a.
 
Mine is in my profile if you want to check it out. I am APL stretch and just about neck length when I'm not.
 
KiniKakes said:
Tishee, I just use the regular system (Andre's) that other folks use. :) However, when I first started perusing hair boards I noticed that ladies with fine-textured hair would add "Fi" to the end of their Hair Type to differentiate between regular and fine textured tresses. So that's why I started doing it. I have actually done searches on line to find a more detailed break-down of this hair-typing system, but I don't know if it really exists. I think the "Fi" addition may just be something that folks came up with on their own, and eventually it became gradually accepted/understood.
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It comes form Fia's hair typing system. Here's the rest of it.

Fia's System -

First classifier - Your curliness (or lack thereof)

The straight ones
1a - stick straight
1b - straight but with a slight body wave, just enough to add some volume, doesn't look wavy
1c - straight with body wave and one or two visible S-waves (e.g. nape of neck or temples)

The wavy ones
2a - loose, stretched out S-waves throughout the hair
2b - shorter, more distinct S-waves (similar to waves from braiding damp hair)
2c - distinct S-waves and the odd spiral curl forming here and there

The curly ones
3a - big, loose spiral curls
3b - bouncy ringlets
3c - tight corkscrews

The really curly ones
4a - tightly coiled S-curls
4b - tightly coiled hair bending in sharp angles (Z-pattern)

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Second classifier - What (most of) your individual strands look like

F - Fine
Thin strands that sometimes are almost translucent when held up to the light. Shed strands can be hard to see even against a contrasting background. Similar to hair found on many people of Scandinavian descent.

M - Medium
Strands are neither fine nor coarse. Similar to hair found on many Caucasians.

C - Coarse
Thick strands that where shed strands usually are easily identified against most backgrounds. Similar to hair found on many people of Asian or native American descent.

Third classifier - Your overall volume of hair
Put your hair in a ponytail with as much hair as possible in it. Don't bother with the way it looks - the goal is to have most/all of your hair in there. If it means it sits smack dab on top of your head, put it there.

Measure the circumference of the ponytail. If you have bangs and/or you can't get all of your hair in there adjust according to how much of your hair you have measured.

i - thin (less than 2 inches/5 centimeters)
ii - normal (between 2-4 inches or 5-10 centimeters)
iii - thick (more than 4 inches/10 centimeters)

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If you are having difficulty determining the thickness of individual hairs (this is the second classifier), this might help:

Take a strand of hair from the back of your head. Roll the strand between your thumb and index finger.

Fine Hair - Your hair is difficult to feel or it feels like an ultra-fine strand of silk

Coarse Hair - Your hair feels hard and wiry. As you roll it back and forth, you may actually hear it!

Medium Hair - Your hair feels like a cotton thread. You can feel it, but it isn't stiff or rough. It is neither fine or coarse
 
Album in siggy. Password in profile. Updated pics of my first flat-iron (taken about 3 weeks ago) as a complete natural coming by the end of the week.
 
I do!! WooHoo!!

LHCF helped me decide to go natural. Come to find out, after 16 years of perming my hair...I have 3C/4A hair texture (or maybe 4A/4B). I've been natural for about 2.5 years - I did the big chop (to just below my ears) and have since cut my hair periodically to get rid of the permed hair.

www.fotki.com/MyNadidas
 
Cheleigh said:
It comes form Fia's hair typing system. Here's the rest of it.

Fia's System -

First classifier - Your curliness (or lack thereof)

The straight ones
1a - stick straight
1b - straight but with a slight body wave, just enough to add some volume, doesn't look wavy
1c - straight with body wave and one or two visible S-waves (e.g. nape of neck or temples)

The wavy ones
2a - loose, stretched out S-waves throughout the hair
2b - shorter, more distinct S-waves (similar to waves from braiding damp hair)
2c - distinct S-waves and the odd spiral curl forming here and there

The curly ones
3a - big, loose spiral curls
3b - bouncy ringlets
3c - tight corkscrews

The really curly ones
4a - tightly coiled S-curls
4b - tightly coiled hair bending in sharp angles (Z-pattern)

-------

Second classifier - What (most of) your individual strands look like

F - Fine
Thin strands that sometimes are almost translucent when held up to the light. Shed strands can be hard to see even against a contrasting background. Similar to hair found on many people of Scandinavian descent.

M - Medium
Strands are neither fine nor coarse. Similar to hair found on many Caucasians.

C - Coarse
Thick strands that where shed strands usually are easily identified against most backgrounds. Similar to hair found on many people of Asian or native American descent.

Third classifier - Your overall volume of hair
Put your hair in a ponytail with as much hair as possible in it. Don't bother with the way it looks - the goal is to have most/all of your hair in there. If it means it sits smack dab on top of your head, put it there.

Measure the circumference of the ponytail. If you have bangs and/or you can't get all of your hair in there adjust according to how much of your hair you have measured.

i - thin (less than 2 inches/5 centimeters)
ii - normal (between 2-4 inches or 5-10 centimeters)
iii - thick (more than 4 inches/10 centimeters)

-------

If you are having difficulty determining the thickness of individual hairs (this is the second classifier), this might help:

Take a strand of hair from the back of your head. Roll the strand between your thumb and index finger.

Fine Hair - Your hair is difficult to feel or it feels like an ultra-fine strand of silk

Coarse Hair - Your hair feels hard and wiry. As you roll it back and forth, you may actually hear it!

Medium Hair - Your hair feels like a cotton thread. You can feel it, but it isn't stiff or rough. It is neither fine or coarse
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KEWL, thanks girl.
 
Cheleigh said:
It comes form Fia's hair typing system. Here's the rest of it.

Fia's System -

First classifier - Your curliness (or lack thereof)

The straight ones
1a - stick straight
1b - straight but with a slight body wave, just enough to add some volume, doesn't look wavy
1c - straight with body wave and one or two visible S-waves (e.g. nape of neck or temples)

The wavy ones
2a - loose, stretched out S-waves throughout the hair
2b - shorter, more distinct S-waves (similar to waves from braiding damp hair)
2c - distinct S-waves and the odd spiral curl forming here and there

The curly ones
3a - big, loose spiral curls
3b - bouncy ringlets
3c - tight corkscrews

The really curly ones
4a - tightly coiled S-curls
4b - tightly coiled hair bending in sharp angles (Z-pattern)

-------

Second classifier - What (most of) your individual strands look like

F - Fine
Thin strands that sometimes are almost translucent when held up to the light. Shed strands can be hard to see even against a contrasting background. Similar to hair found on many people of Scandinavian descent.

M - Medium
Strands are neither fine nor coarse. Similar to hair found on many Caucasians.

C - Coarse
Thick strands that where shed strands usually are easily identified against most backgrounds. Similar to hair found on many people of Asian or native American descent.

Third classifier - Your overall volume of hair
Put your hair in a ponytail with as much hair as possible in it. Don't bother with the way it looks - the goal is to have most/all of your hair in there. If it means it sits smack dab on top of your head, put it there.

Measure the circumference of the ponytail. If you have bangs and/or you can't get all of your hair in there adjust according to how much of your hair you have measured.

i - thin (less than 2 inches/5 centimeters)
ii - normal (between 2-4 inches or 5-10 centimeters)
iii - thick (more than 4 inches/10 centimeters)

-------

If you are having difficulty determining the thickness of individual hairs (this is the second classifier), this might help:

Take a strand of hair from the back of your head. Roll the strand between your thumb and index finger.

Fine Hair - Your hair is difficult to feel or it feels like an ultra-fine strand of silk

Coarse Hair - Your hair feels hard and wiry. As you roll it back and forth, you may actually hear it!

Medium Hair - Your hair feels like a cotton thread. You can feel it, but it isn't stiff or rough. It is neither fine or coarse
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Going by this description my hair is 3c/4a Medium Hair (going to change my siggy) :look: it's not course at all nor do I have a Z pattern...
 
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