So Confused Now...What is my hair type!

[browneyes32]

Ladies,

I need your help. I am still a newbie and I did the big chop on August 21st. I have been on so many hair boards and read so many articles and charts on hair typing. I still don't know what my hair type is! My sister is thinking about transitioning and is doing research of her own and I don't know what to tell her about my hair type. What do you ladies think?

 

[isabella09]

Sorry I’m not very good at hair typing but wanted to just say that your hair looks beautiful and congratulations you on your BC

 

[toyagurl]

Hi. I'm no expert but it looks 4a/b to me. It seems like it has some curl. When I was natural my hair would not curl and I believe that is 4b.

 

[Kranbery]

I agree with 4a/4b. But it is so short right now, it is hard to tell. Maybe you can ask again in a few weeks for a more accurate answer.

 

[browneyes32]

Thank you ladies!

 

[janeemat]

Andrea states that if you have hair like Whoopie, Oprah or Angela Bassett they are all 4's (a or b). I have his book and in it is a pic that looks like your hair that is a 4a. Hope that helps.

 

[fyb87]

Looks 4a to me. But, like the other ladies posted it is harder to determine at the current length. Your hair is gorgeous whatever type!!

 

[ceebee3]

It's type beautiful. Looks 4a to me.

 

[Neek-a-Nator]

I agree with the other ladies, looks like 4a to me. Congrats on your BC looks wonderful

 

[yardgirl]

You look like a 4a to me. Your curls are more defined than most 4B ladies'.

 

[browneyes32]

Thank you ladies so much ! This is really helpful! I have tight curls over the majority of my head. I do seem to have a slightly looser curl pattern in my crown and at my nape though. I did read on this board that different textures is not uncommon. I just could not determine the real difference between 4a and 4b.

I will definitely update when it grows out some more.