What are the four types of natural hair?
When people talk about “hair types,” they are usually using the Andre Walker Hair Typing System, created in the 1990s by Oprah Winfrey’s stylist Andre Walker.
The four types
- Type 1: Straight
- Type 2: Wavy
- Type 3: Curly
- Type 4: Kinky-coily
Type 4 subtypes
- 4A: Tightly coiled with a very defined O-shaped pattern.
- 4B: Tightly coiled with a less defined, Z-shaped pattern.
- 4C: Tightly coiled with almost no visible defined pattern unless seen up close.
Why your type matters
The American Academy of Dermatology’s first hair care tip is to learn your hair type and “choose hair care products that say they’re made for your hair type.”
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