Type 1: Straight Hair

This hair type stays straight irrespective of any amount of curling. 

It typically lies flat from the roots to the tips. 

Its texture is soft and silky, and it is extremely shiny. 

It does not possess any curls. 

Often, women with straight hair have fine hair. 

Besides being soft, you can also see a high amount of oil secretion in naturally straight hair type.

Type 2: Wavy Hair

Wavy hair type is neither straight nor curly. 

It falls somewhere between the two. 

In wavy hair type, you can observe a slight curl pattern at the lower end of your hair. 

It can hold hairstyles very well. 

Its texture is quite rough, and its diameter is thick. 

Type 2 is divided into three sub-types:

Type 3 Curly Hair

The best way to find out if you have type 3 curls is to check if your hair strand follows an ‘S’ pattern. 

It has definite curls that stay curly irrespective of any amount of straightening. 

It has higher density compared to wavy and straight hair. 

It is more prone to frizz and can get tangled quickly. 

Type 3 is again divided into three sub-types:       

Type 4 Kinky Coily Hair

Kinky hair looks coarse and rough but is actually quite fragile and soft. 

It is prone to breakage and damage with improper care. 

Kinky hair has high density with extremely tight curls. 

The curls resemble ‘Z’ shape. 

This hair type is divided into three sub-types:

Start from yourself and your hair

It is important to always assume your own conditions and to care for your hair with care and common sense.

There is no miracle cure for your hair, but you can always help your hair along.

With a healthy lifestyle and hair care tailored to your hair type, both you and your hair will feel good.