The rarest hair shape is Type 1A, characterized by being stick-straight without any hint of a wave.
This hair type presents a unique combination of characteristics that make it less common than other hair shapes. Type 1A hair is typically:
- Extremely Straight: It falls completely straight from root to tip. There's no bend, wave, or curl pattern present.
- Difficult to Style: Due to its smoothness and lack of texture, Type 1A hair can be challenging to hold curls or other styles achieved through heat or products. It tends to revert to its natural straightness quickly.
- Naturally Oily: The hair shaft is very smooth, allowing natural oils from the scalp to travel down the hair easily, often resulting in an oily appearance.
- Healthy and Glossy: The ease with which natural oils can coat the strands often results in healthy, shiny-looking hair.
While other hair types have their own unique challenges, the combination of extreme straightness, difficulty styling, and specific oily properties makes Type 1A the least frequently encountered hair shape.
