To determine your hair type, you need to consider several factors:
- Texture: This refers to the width of each individual strand. Hair can be fine, medium, or coarse.
- Density: This refers to how many hair strands you have per square inch of your scalp. You can have thin, medium, or thick density.
- Porosity: This refers to how easily your hair absorbs and retains moisture. Your hair can be low, medium, or high porosity.
- Curl Pattern: This refers to the shape of your hair strands. Hair can be straight, wavy, curly, or coily.
Here's a breakdown of how to identify your hair type:
- Straight hair (Type 1): If your hair dries straight without a bend or curl, you have straight hair.
- Wavy hair (Type 2): If your hair dries with a slight curve or "S" shape, you have wavy hair.
- Curly hair (Type 3): If your hair dries with a defined curl or loop pattern, you have curly hair.
- Coily hair (Type 4): If your hair dries with a very tight curl pattern, you have coily hair.
To find out your hair type, you can take a hair type quiz online or consult with a hairstylist. You can also observe your hair's natural texture and curl pattern when it is air-dried without any styling products.
