How wide are your curls?

Tight enough to wrap around a chopstick

Wider than the end of a candle

Tight enough to curl around a straw

I don't have curls

As wide as a barrel of a marker

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How would you describe your hair ends?

Wavy

Curled back

Spiral

Straight

Which of these pictures reminds you of your hair?

When you wet your hair, does it absorb moisture immediately, or does it take some time?

It soaks immediately

It takes time to soak

Is your hair straight, wavy, curly, or coily?

Wavy

Straight

Coily

Curly

How would you describe your hair?

Kinky and wiry

Medium wavy

Tight curls

Kinky and zingy

Coarse

Kinky and soft

Medium straight

Fine/Thin

Loose curls

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Can your hair curl well?

It curls well

It can hold a curl, but not for long

It holds a tight curl

It struggles to hold a curl

What features do you look for most in hair products?

Reducing frizz

Hydration

Adding volume

Defining the shape

Adding smoothness

Reducing oiliness

What products do you use to style your hair?

Leave-in conditioner

Oil or shea butter

Mousse or gel

Hairspray

What describes your hair texture the best?

Fine

Medium

Coarse

Which description fits your hair?

Shiny, oily, hard to hold a curl

Loose curls with a lot of body

Medium texture, resistant to styling, a bit frizzy

Corkscrew curls, either kinky or very tightly curled

Fine, silky, distinct S pattern, hair close to the head

Tightly coiled curls with a defined curl pattern

Tightly wound curls, dense with little to no definition

Tight curls a bit on the finer side, easy to style

Thicker waves with a few curls, coarse, resistant to heat

Tightly coiled curls zig-zagging in different directions

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What are your current frustrations with your hair?

Breakage

Dry hair

Untamed frizz

Dull or flat hair

Excessive shedding

Tangles

Lack of smoothness

Undefined curls

Lack of shine

Lack of volume

Which of these pictures reminds you of your hair?

What is something you struggle with when it comes to your hair?

Flatness

Dryness

Oiliness

Frizziness

What is your hair density level?

High

Low

Moderate

Is it challenging for you to put your hair into a ponytail?

Not at all

It's pretty easy

It's practically impossible

It's difficult

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Do you use co-washing?

Often, I find it works well for my hair

Sometimes, when my hair is particularly dry

Never, it makes my hair limp

How often do you need to wash your hair?

I can go days or even weeks without washing my hair

I can go several days without washing my hair, and it still looks good

I can go 2 to 3 days between washes at most, or my hair starts looking greasy

If you push a pin into your hair, does it stay right in place?

Nope

Not really

Totally

Kind of

Which of these pictures reminds you of your hair?

Hair Type Quiz

Type 1

You have type 1 hair: straight, shiny, and resistant to curling. It doesn't require heavy products to style it. Hair expert tip: put conditioner from mid-shaft to the ends of your hair instead of on the scalp.

Type 2A

Your hair is 2A type: mostly straight with light waves, naturally tousled, and not prone to frizz. It can hold a loose curl. Hair expert tip: use a salt spray or mousse for the natural waves look.

Type 2B

Your hair is 2B type: wavey with possible light curls, slightly frizzy, and resistant to heat. It's a natural beachy look. Hair expert tip: try the balayage trend for an effortless stylization.

Type 2C

Your hair is 2C type: thick, somewhat coarse, and with loose curls. This type of hair needs extra moisture. Hair expert tip: use a diffuser that snaps onto the end of your blow dryer and helps reduce the frizz.

Type 3A

Your hair is 3A type: S-shaped curls forming loose loops, with some waves mixed in. This type of hair is pretty easy to style. Hair expert tip: don't pull your hair into a ponytail too often because it causes the curls to lose their formation.

Type 3B

Your hair is 3B type: springy curls with a characteristic spiral shape. The locks hold their shape when pulled out. Hair expert tip: avoid products containing silicone and sulfates because they can dry out your hair over time.

Type 3C

Your hair is 3C type: tight corkscrew curls. This type of hair has a lot of volume. Hair expert tip: consider co-washing, a method of washing your hair with conditioner instead of shampoo.

Type 4A

Your hair is 4A type: S-shaped, tight coils with a defined pattern. It's the most delicate hair type. Hair expert tip: use deep conditioners to keep your hair healthy and moisturized.

Type 4B

Your hair is 4B type: crimpy, zig-zagging coils. This hair has a less defined curl pattern. Hair expert tip: consider the shingling method for defining and accentuating your curls.

Type 4C

Your hair is 4C type: kinky, dense, tight coils. This type of hair has little to no curl definition. Hair expert tip: don't comb your hair too roughly or too frequently if you don't want to risk damage.

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Hair Types

We can categorize our hair into particular types according to the curl pattern, shape, and tightness. Knowing your hair type is essential if you want to know how to care for it properly. The most popular hair classification system used by hair experts is the one created by Andre Walker, Ophrah Winfrey’s hairstylist.

Type 1 – Straight

Type 1 hair generally doesn’t hold a curl too well and tends to get shiny and oily. There are some differences between types 1A, 1B, and 1C, but they don’t necessarily require different hair care routines, so these are frequently described together in the hair typing system.

Type 1A hair is fine, silky, and dries straight, while type 1B hair has more volume and tends to curl at the ends. Type 1C hair is coarse, frizz-prone, and can hold a curl relatively well compared to the other two types. Specialists recommend brushing out type 1 hair daily and not overloading it with oil-heavy products.

Type 2 – Wavy

Type 2 hair is somewhere between straight and curly. We differentiate between 2A, 2B, and 2C types.

Type 2A

Type 2 hair is usually straight from the roots to the eye level and forms loose waves from the eye level to the ends. Its texture is naturally soft, tousled, and not very frizz-prone. To keep the subtle waves, hairstylists suggest light products like a mousse instead of those based on oils or creams.

Type 2B

Type 2B has waves with a distinct S shape and medium structure. This hair tends to get somewhat frizzy and resistant to straightening. People with type 2B can effortlessly achieve the classic beachy look with a touch of mousse, gel, or salt spray.

Type 2C

Type 2C has the thickest waves, with a few curls here and there. The wave pattern may start near the crown and fall downward. Type 2C can get frizzy in damp weather. To combat the damage that humidity, hard water, and daily straightening can do to this hair, specialists recommend products that add extra moisture.

Type 3 – Curly

Curly hair can range anywhere from tiny ringlets to big locks. It’s usually the most sensitive to heat damage, heavy products, and frizz.

Type 3A

Type 3A includes loose, large curls, sometimes mixed in with some waves. Because it’s not very tight, this hair doesn’t require a lot of styling or products to look good. Still, it’s easy to damage it without proper care. Brushing type 3A hair is not recommended because it destroys the natural curl pattern. Use products that battle frizziness and boost your locks’ natural definition.

Type 3B

Type 3B hair consists of springy, spiral-shaped ringlets that hold their curl when pulled out, unlike type 3A. It tends to be coarse, more full, and frizz-prone. For proper maintenance, type 3B needs moisture and deep conditioning. Steer clear from products containing silicone and sulfates because they might make your hair more dry and breakable.

Type 3C

Type 3C includes tight corkscrew curls that tend to grow away from the roots before flowing down. They have a lot of volume but aren’t as smooth as the other two types. If you have type 3C hair, don’t brush it out, but use a leave-in conditioner and style it with your fingers. Hair specialists recommend air drying instead of blow drying.

Type 4 – Coily

This hair is tightly coiled, full of texture, and very delicate. It needs a lot of moisture and thoughtful care.

Type 4A

Type 4A hair means tight, S-shaped curls with a more defined pattern than other coily types. They’re also smaller, which allows type 4A to keep moisture better. It still needs a lot of hydration, so experts recommend using deep-conditioning masks and creams and cutting down on heat styling.

Type 4B

Type 4B hair has a crimpy texture and a less defined curl pattern. When stretched out, it’s not shaped like the letter S but zig zags in different directions instead. You can try the shingling method to define your 4B curls. Wear them in protective hairstyles to avoid damage from frequent washing and styling. Type 4B might benefit from oil-based products to combat frizziness.

Type 4C

Type 4C hair is kinky, dense, and so tightly packed that there is seemingly no definition. These curls are the most fragile and require a lot of nutrition. Specialists suggest rich conditioners like natural oils or shea butter. Avoid rough or frequent combing if you have this type of hair because it can lead to breakage.

Hair Type Quiz

Knowing what kind of hair you have allows you to care for it properly and learn to work with it instead of fighting it. Discovering your hair type and developing a hair routine can take some trial and error, but our quiz will get you started.

Straight, wavy, or curly? Are you ready for your hair type quiz? Find out the true nature of your curls with just a few simple questions!