Find Out Your True Hair Type with This Simple Test

When bad hair days are your everyday reality, it really zaps the fun out of your morning routine. Thankfully, all you need to do to make your hair perfect is know your hair type and how to operate with it!

In the 90s, Andre Walker, one of the most talented hairstylists who worked with Oprah Winfrey and Halle Berry, came up with his own hair typing system. It was originally created for his hair care line but quickly became widely popular. Basically, Andre Walker classifies not one or two but 9 different types of hair! And it's time to find out which one of them is yours.

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TIMESTAMPS:
Perfectly straight hair 1:41
Wavy hair 2:16
Curly hair 2:54
Tightly curled hair 3:31

What you need to do to make your hair look bomb:
- Hair group #1 4:17
- Hair group #2 5:21
- Hair group #3 6:11
- Hair group #4 7:20

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SUMMARY:
- In the Andre Walker hair typing system, everything comes down to how curly your hair is naturally.
- 1A hair is usually not thick at all and extremely soft and fine. Its biggest advantage is that it naturally looks really shiny.
- 1B hair, on the other hand, is kinda thick and has great volume near the roots, so it looks way more full than 1A hair type.
- 1C hair is really thick and has impressive volume. However, it's almost impossible to curl! This type is pretty common among Asian women.
- 2A hair is right in between wavy and straight. Without any styling, it tends to form weak S-shaped strands, curling a bit at the ends.
- 2B hair has way more visible and prominent S-shaped curls. It can be slightly frizzy as well, adhering to the shape of your head.
- 2C hair combines wavy and curly hair. It's very frizzy, quickly curls up in humid environments, and has tons of volume and generally thicker waves.
- 3A hair is shiny and great at taking any form you want it to. This type has a very definite S-shape which makes it appear full and healthy.
- 3B type has a smaller curl pattern than 3A, ranging from spiral-like curls to tight corkscrews. It also has a combination texture.
- 3C hair is actually thinner than 3A and 3B but its curls are smaller which makes it appear thicker. Plus, it's very tight, almost to the point of being kinky.
- 4A hair has an S-shaped pattern if you stretch it, but usually it's just tight coils. It tends to be thin, brittle, and fragile.
- 4B hair bends with really sharp angles and often has a Z-shape and zigzag-like curls. Just like 4A, this type is pretty fragile as well.
- And 4C type is the hardest to style and take care of. It doesn't have a definite curl pattern which makes it look awesome but extremely hard to comb.
- Straight and soft hair like yours gets dirty and oily pretty quickly, so try to pick the shampoos that have curative clay as one of the components. It will make your hair stay clean longer.
- If you fall into the second hair group, your hair care should be completely different. Your main task is to make your hair look thick without it looking crazy and messy. Try to look for shampoos and conditioners with a moisturizing effect.
- Curly-haired guys and girls from hair group number 3 have pretty much the same end goal as people with type 2 hair – keeping their curls hydrated.
- And, finally, type 4, it's your turn! Your hair doesn't get oily that easily, so unlike hair type number one, you don't have to wash it that often. The softer your shampoo and conditioner are, the better.

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[beccahochanadel]

This is SO inaccurate. The pictures that are shown make no sense.

[nonkavw]

The 4c in this video ain't 4c. Otherwise my hair would be 4z or something

[damii]

After this video I'm starting to think my hair is 8c.😭

[flowerflower]

for anyone who has type 2 hair ( a, b or c), i highly advise you to use sea salt water spray or ocean water, if you can get it naturally. Not only will it reduce the risk of dandruff, but it also tightens your curls and enhances your waves. But if you use normal salt and water, it could be very harmful. Also, dont try to use it everyday or every time you shower. For example, you could use it once whenever you shower.

try sleeping on a silk pillowcase instead of a cotton one. It would reduce the frizz and less breakage would occur.
when it comes to tying your hair, use scrunchies instead of thin rubber bands.
if youre drying your hair, try using a microfiber hair towel or a t-shirt, if you dont have such towel. the t shirt would prevent frizz and absorb excess water.
use hair milk if you have one. it provides moisture for your hair.
lastly, eat fruits and veggies more often. oranges and grapefruits are some fruits that decreases the risk of frizz, and drink water every 2 hours or so.

*EDIT*: i hope you try these hacks one day and leave your opinions about it on the comments! Also, rectify me if i have made any mistake or if the suggested tips are incorrect. Have a nice day!!

[lil-army]

Caring for 4c hair is like having a second full-time job😂😂😂

[ReneeReid]

The type 3 and 4 category examples are so off. Otherwise my hair type would be 5a. Smh talk about erasure.

[narendrasatapathy]

who else has straight from the scalp and curly from the bottom
*that's me*

[zero-xbgd]

“Believe me itll look fantastic😩😋” bro youre setting me up for failure

[leilathomas]

The thumbnail says there’s
10 types
The girl says there’s 9 types
But the video talks about 12
？¿?

[to.jo]

Video: If yoy have type 4c, you could maybe even go a day without washing!
Me with 4c hair: I havent washed my hair in 3 weeks and it's still dry af

[learningjourney]

i have 4c hair and im not going to lie. it's easy to take care of. let me explain: you can wash it once a month or once every 2 months. styling is a constant thing that save you time and time. i've learned the less manipulation the happier the hair in turn makes you a happy camper.

[supagb]

Anyone watching this:
do NOT use this as a reference to find out your hair type. It is completely inaccurate.

[trin]

Video: so figured out your hair type yet?
Me: no
Video: good





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[kellyanne]

3b, but I already knew that, as a stylist!
I prefer it flat ironed for photos, or pulled up! It tends to look like a triangle otherwise.
Some professional tips as a curly girl:
Never let terrycloth touch your hair. Always use an old t-shirt or microfiber to absorb wet hair.
Use a squirt bottle on days you don’t shampoo and some leave-in conditioner.
These are my best hair days!
I don’t let shampoo touch my hair, I use co-wash which is a cleansing conditioner.
Cool/cold air is THE best on curls as it helps that cuticle stay down.
Best of luck, Curly girls! ❤

[starshine]

EXCUSE ME! YALL GOT THE 4 HAIR TYPE SECTION ALL MIXED UP. Like the 4a yall showed is 3c... 0-0

[MsTrueJ]

I’m sitting here reading the comments waiting for the commercial to end.. then realize it’s the video... it’s a no for me 😩

[a.n.]

*says 3b hair*
*shows 2b-2c hair*

*says 3c hair*
*shows 3a hair*
people watch this for knowledge 😐

[xXJade_AssassinXx]

Anyone in the 4 group - DO NOT COMB, BRUSH OR MANIPULATE YOUR HAIR TOO MUCH.
"Fragile" is why it seems hard to grow because it breaks from just air blowing it too hard 😂

Combs and brushes destroy our hair - you can hear it ripping.

I stopped, just steam my hair daily via shower, throw on my fav hair butter, and seal with oil.

I have a big 4B-4C fro with mid back length hair when pulled 😅 I was protective styling but could not figure out why it wasnt growing despite moisturizing.

Our hair breaks so easy - our ancestors used mud for a reason - our hair is not designed to hang nor really be touched at all. It compiles onto its curly self to be in a *fixed* state to keep the sun and vermin out.

We were taught to "tame" it - but it is already tamed.

[lil.tsavage]

Im 4c and i laughed when i saw the examples

[tlamelangmasemola]

Came to check if the 4c visual representation was accurate and i was right, it's not