What’s Your Hair Type/Curl Pattern?

As I mentioned to you guys in a previous post, I recently learned what my hair type and curl pattern was for natural hair. I must say that I’m learning lots of valuable information about my hair so far. I understand that in a natural hair journey you really have to do your research to obtain the best results for your particular hair type. My hair type is 3C. Type 3C hair has voluminous, tight curls in corkscrews, approximately the circumference of a pencil or straw. The curls can be either kinky, or very tightly curled, with lots and lots of strands densely packed together and I found this very useful chart with the different hair types for natural hair journey beginners such as I.  What’s your hair type?

(My Curl Pattern 3C)

CURL PATTERNS

TYPE 2 WAVY HAIR

Type 2A- Type 2a is gently, slightly “s” waved hair that sticks close to the head; it won’t bounce up, even when it is layered. 2A hair tends to be fine, thin and very easy to handle. It is also generally easily to straighten or curl.

2B-With this hair type, the wave or curl forms throughout the hair in the shape of the letter “s”. Type 2B hair sticks close to the head; it won’t bounce up, even when it is layered.

2C-Type 2C is thicker, coarser wavy hair that is composed of a few more actual curls, as opposed to just waves. Type 2C hair tends to be more resistant to styling and will frizz easily.

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TYPE 3 CURLY HAIR

3A-ype 3A curls show a definite loopy “S” pattern. Curls are well-defined and springy. Curls are naturally big, loose and often very shiny. 3A curls’ circumference are sidewalk-chalk size.

3B-People with Type 3B hair have well-defined, springy, copious curls that range from bouncy ringlets to tight corkscrews. 3B curls’ circumference are Sharpie size.

3C- ight curls in corkscrews, approximately the circumference of a pencil or straw. The curls can be either kinky, or very tightly curled, with lots and lots of strands densely packed together.

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TYPE4  COILY HAIR

4A-Type 4A is tightly coiled hair that has an “S” pattern. It has more moisture than 4B; it has a definite curl pattern. The circumference of the spirals is close to that of a crochet needle. The hair can be wiry or fine-textured. It is very fragile with lots of strands densely packed together.

4B-Type 4B has a “Z” pattern, less of a defined curl pattern. Instead of curling or coiling, the hair bends in sharp angles like the letter “Z”. Type 4 hair has a cotton-like feel. The hair is very wiry, very tightly coiled or bent and very, very fragile; you must take great care when working with it.

4C-Type 4C hair is composed of curl patterns that will almost never clump without doing a specific hair style. It can range from fine/thin/super soft to wiry/coarse with lots of densely packed strands