HAIR TYPE
"Hair type" refers to the characteristics of an individual's hair, such as texture, curl pattern, thickness, and porosity.
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"Hair type" refers to the characteristics of an individual's hair, such as texture, curl pattern, thickness, and porosity. Hair types are often classified using a system called the Andre Walker Hair Typing System, which categorizes hair into different types based on curl pattern and overall appearance. This system ranges from Type 1 (straight hair) to Type 4 (kinky/curly hair), with subcategories further describing the texture and curl pattern within each type.
Here is a brief overview of the hair types:
Type 1: Straight hair
1A: Fine, thin and soft hair
1B: Medium structure, with a slight wave
1C: Coarse and straight hair that tends to hold curls well
Type 2: Wavy hair
2A: Loose, beachy waves
2B: More defined waves forming an 'S' shape
2C: Waves with a more pronounced 'S' pattern and some frizz
Type 3: Curly hair
3A: Big, loose curls
3B: Bouncy, tight curls
3C: Curly curls with a clearer pattern
Type 4: Kinky/curly hair
4A: Tightly coiled curls with a defined 'S' pattern
4B: Z-shaped curls with less defined patterns and more shrinkage
4C: Highly textured and tightly packed coils with minimum definition and maximum shrinkage
Remember that most people have a combination of different hair types on their heads, and these categories provide a general framework rather than an exhaustive representation of hair diversity. Each hair type has its own specific care