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What texture is my natural hair?

Published in Hair Texture 1 min read

I cannot definitively tell you what texture your natural hair is without seeing or feeling it. However, I can guide you on how to determine it yourself.

To figure out your hair texture, observe how your hair dries naturally without any products. Here's a breakdown:

  • Straight (Type 1): If your hair dries completely straight with no bends or curves, you have straight hair.
  • Wavy (Type 2): If your hair dries with a slight curve or an "S" shape, you have wavy hair.
  • Curly (Type 3): If your hair dries with defined curls or loops, you have curly hair.
  • Coily/Kinky (Type 4): If your hair dries with tight coils or a zig-zag pattern, you have coily or kinky hair.

Within each of these main categories (1-4), there are also subcategories (A, B, and C) that further define the tightness or looseness of the wave, curl, or coil. However, to determine the basic texture, simply let your hair air dry and observe the pattern.

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