Please Help Me Locate Hair Type Key

[ritzbitz78]

Where do y'all get your Hair type ratings? 3c ? 6d? I want to rate my hair too? And where do you go to get pics put on the profile or album? thanks for you quick response, in advance.

 

[KiniKakes]

This link has both the Andre Walker and the Lois (Fia) System:

http://groups.msn.com/CarliesHairJourney/hairtypes.msnw

 

[ritzbitz78]

Thanks so much for answering my question!!!! And so fast...

 

[KiniKakes]

Thanks so much for answering my question!!!! And so fast...

No prob, bob!!!

 

[Poohbear]

CURLS Hair Texture Chart

Andre Walker, Oprah’s beloved hair stylist, created a broad-spectrum hair typing system that classifies various hair textures and breaks each hair type down into 4 types with added sub categories. I believe this chart is especially useful when determining what products to use for your hair texture. However, you must realize that this system has its limitations. First of all, most curly women and girls have at least 2 different textures of hair on their head…this chart does not address this variance. Also there are so many different sub categories that can be added to all of the curly sections categories that could and should go beyond A, B, & C. Nonetheless, I do believe it was the first and is the best classification available to date.

Type 1 - STRAIGHT HAIR
Straight hair is classified as a 1. Straight hair reflects the most sheen. It is also the most resilient hair of all of the hair types. It is hard to damage and next to impossible to curl this hair texture. Because the sebum (natural oil produced in the sebaceous glands of the scalp) gently works its way from the scalp to the ends without the interference of curls or kinks, it is the most oily hair texture of all.

Type 2 - WAVY HAIR
Wavy hair is classified as a 2. Wavy hair lies somewhere between straight and curly hair. It also imparts sheen, more than curly hair, but less than straight hair. The further down the wavy spectrum you go the less sheen the hair will impart. Wavy hair is typically more prone to frizz. While type A wavies can easily alternate between straight and curly styles, type B and C Wavy hair is resistant to styling.
Sub categories: 2A,2B,2C

2A 2B 2C
Type 3 - CURLY HAIR
Type 3 hair is curly hair. If you pull a strand of a type 3 curly, you will notice it has a definite S shape. Granted, the S may be a lower case s or upper case S, or it may even resemble a Z on some occasions…however, there is a definite curl pattern in place, with our without products. This hair type is full bodied, climate dependent (humidity = frizz), and damage prone. Lack of proper care renders dull curls.
Sub categories: 3A, 3B, 3C

3A 3B 3C

Type 4 - KINKY HAIR

Type 4 is Kinky hair. Despite many misconceptions, this tightly coiled hair is quite fine and fragile. It is wiry, and delicate by nature. Each strand usually has a zig zag pattern. It is the most prone to breakage and requires a gentle touch. Treat this hair type like a fine silk blouse – cleanse gently, detangle softly, and avoid harsh chemicals.

Sub categories: 4A, 4B,4C

4A 4B 4C