What is my hair type

Determining your hair type can be a crucial step in understanding your hair's needs and finding the right products and styling techniques.

To identify your hair type, you can use the following characteristics:

• Hair Texture: Is your hair fine, medium, or coarse? Fine hair is soft and light, medium hair is average, and coarse hair is thick and rough.
• Hair Porosity: How well does your hair absorb moisture? Low porosity hair has a hard time absorbing moisture, medium porosity hair absorbs it moderately, and high porosity hair absorbs it easily.
• Hair Elasticity: How much can your hair stretch before it breaks? Low elasticity hair breaks easily, medium elasticity hair stretches moderately, and high elasticity hair stretches a lot.
• Hair Curl Pattern: Is your hair straight, wavy, curly, or kinky?

You can use a hair type chart or quiz to determine your hair type more accurately. The most common hair typing system is the one developed by Andre Walker, which categorizes hair into four main types:

• Type 1: Straight hair
• Type 2: Wavy hair
• Type 3: Curly hair
• Type 4: Kinky hair

Each type is further divided into subcategories, such as 2A, 3B, or 4C, depending on the characteristics mentioned above.

To make it easier, you can take an online hair type quiz or consult with a hairstylist who can help you determine your hair type.

Recommended resources:

• The Hair Typing System by Andre Walker: A comprehensive guide to understanding hair types
• Hair Type Quizzes: Online quizzes that can help you determine your hair type
• Hairstyling Products: Use products formulated for your specific hair type for better results