Is my hair type 4A or 4B?

[brownelovely]

I'm trying to make a decision about transitioning and I'm trying to figure out my hair type. I have a "s" type pattern on my new growth and my hair is very thick.

I don't have any pics of my new growth to post but it's in my video on youtube. if you fast forward to the 1:03 mark you can see my hair parted down the middle with the new growth.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XSNrr9MXc2k

Can anybody help me out and tell what type I "might have"???? I'm thinking a mix of both but I just can't tell. Any help is appreciated!!!!

 

[lexi84]

Ya know, I often wonder the same thing. I think I have a little of both.

ETA: but this isnt about me (sorry ) Sorry I cant offer any help, im at work and I'll get stoned if I try you-tubin' at my desk. I know you'll get some help from someone though!

 

[msa]

I checked out your video and IMO that's not really enough new growth to be able to tell. I'd say you were a 4something. But, you won't truly be able to tell what your natural hair will look like unless you cut off the relaxed ends. The wait of the straight ends makes a difference. So you could be a 4a or 4b. More than likely you have a mixture like most people.

 

[brownelovely]

BUMPIN UP...HELP!!!

 

[kellyshair]

Re: Is my hair type?

I am confused too, and MAYBE i should have opened a new thread for this, but.. how much longer until i should BC? I @ least need it to be this long...http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_RrOOp5ljukA/SmoIUMHLLDI/AAAAAAAAAPk/2d5FfcYqid0/s1600/new+style+011.jpg even though i know mine wont be near as nice as hers...i have perm n the ends so i pulld that back in a bun while wet.

 

[Foxglove]

Re: Is my hair type?

I am confused too, and MAYBE i should have opened a new thread for this, but.. how much longer until i should BC? I @ least need it to be this long...http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_RrOOp5ljukA/SmoIUMHLLDI/AAAAAAAAAPk/2d5FfcYqid0/s1600/new+style+011.jpg even though i know mine wont be near as nice as hers...i have perm n the ends so i pulld that back in a bun while wet.

I would start a new thread

 

[kellyshair]

Starting a Thread

How do i start a thread? erplexed can you help me please Foxglove?

 

[Nonie]

Re: Starting a Thread

How do i start a thread? erplexed can you help me please Foxglove?

When you go back to the main Hair Care Tips Discussion Forum index, at the top where it says Forum Tools is a drop-down menu that has the option to Post a New Thread.

ETA: OP, I don't think it's easy to tell a hair type when the relaxed hair is still attached. The weight of that hair, and maybe that hair people call scab hair, does give a different impression from what the actual natural hair would look like. Besides, just knowing it's 4-something really is all that matters coz unless you're wondering whether to WNG or style it in a way that works for that texture, that info isn't really useful IMO.