The official hair typing thread

**Wendyp** · January 1st, 2022, 12:02 PM

Originally Posted by Bright

I can't tell if I'm 1b, 1c or somewhere in the 2s... When I don't brush it or wring it out in a t-shirt after washing, my hair looks like this:

(Photo from October)

When I brush it, it frizzes/poofs out. If I put in braids when it's damp, the resulting waves stay intact for days. But my natural waves straighten out if I touch it or put it up/take it down too much.

What do you think?

Definitely need to see back and with your hair properly prepped for hair typing. Styling can really affect natural texture. Curious tho: I think I see a ringlet?

**Bright** · January 1st, 2022, 09:20 PM

Originally Posted by Wendyp

Definitely need to see back and with your hair properly prepped for hair typing. Styling can really affect natural texture. Curious tho: I think I see a ringlet?

I followed the guide re: styling (this was my hair after washing & air-drying, no product or brushing) but I didn't have anyone around to take the photo from behind. Next time I wash my hair I'll see who's around to help. Thanks!

**Bright** · January 2nd, 2022, 06:25 PM

I'm back with a better photo! This is how it looks today after following the hair typing guidelines:

What do you think?

**Bright** · January 2nd, 2022, 06:29 PM

Originally Posted by MusicalSpoons

I was actually confused for a minute which thread this was, because hair typing can sometimes look a little 'messy' (for want of a better word) whereas your hair looks just beautifully styled

I know it's not, obviously, but it just goes to show how naturally beautiful hair can be all by itself

Aha, thank you! That photo doesn't catch how frizzy it looks in person, but I'm getting used to frizz as a feature instead of a bug.

**Bri-Chan** · January 2nd, 2022, 07:06 PM

Maybe 2a/2b.

**MusicalSpoons** · January 2nd, 2022, 09:33 PM

Originally Posted by Bright

I'm back with a better photo! This is how it looks today after following the hair typing guidelines:

What do you think?

Wow, the back has loads more texture than the front! I see wurls, though they're quite big wurls. It reminds me a lot of stray_mind's hair and I think she ended up being 2b/2c. I don't think 2a does justice to the wurls, but the waves are too elongated for full 2c. What is it about the 2s in the typing system being useless for texture like this?! We really need that 2d classification, not quite 3a but very elongated spirals - or 2a/2c but alas that's not an option either.

2a/2b just feels wrong, but also 2b/2c would usually indicate tighter waves

2b could be a fair compromise perhaps?

**lapushka** · January 3rd, 2022, 04:25 AM

Originally Posted by Bright

I'm back with a better photo! This is how it looks today after following the hair typing guidelines:

What do you think?

2b for sure. Would even venture 2b/c especially due to the mid-section!

**.Amanaka.** · January 3rd, 2022, 04:23 PM

Help! I honestly have no idea what my hair type is anymore (unless "frizz" is a hair type? It never used to be this frizzy!)

Here is a picture that was taken today, after washing, no styling, air-dried:
https://photos.app.goo.gl/JQ6hapekQjQxZWyL8 _{it's been so long since I've been here that I'm not even sure how to add an image anymore...}

It has been a while since I typed my hair (almost a decade?) and I'd like to know if I'm treating it correctly for the type.

**aloewurly** · January 3rd, 2022, 05:51 PM

Originally Posted by .Amanaka.

Help! I honestly have no idea what my hair type is anymore (unless "frizz" is a hair type? It never used to be this frizzy!)

Here is a picture that was taken today, after washing, no styling, air-dried:
https://photos.app.goo.gl/JQ6hapekQjQxZWyL8 _{it's been so long since I've been here that I'm not even sure how to add an image anymore...}

It has been a while since I typed my hair (almost a decade?) and I'd like to know if I'm treating it correctly for the type.

I dont know about the exact type, but you definitely have waves! Having "no curl, just frizz" is the quintessential wavy hair experience. There's a LOT of information on styling and techniques and etcetera on this forum, but the very simple addition of a styler with hold (like a mousse or a gel) could make all the difference for you!
And also an important note- don't worry if your waves "straighten out", or get frizzy over the days. That's normal and just part of the versatility.

**Bat** · January 3rd, 2022, 11:29 PM

Originally Posted by .Amanaka.

Help! I honestly have no idea what my hair type is anymore (unless "frizz" is a hair type? It never used to be this frizzy!)

Here is a picture that was taken today, after washing, no styling, air-dried:
https://photos.app.goo.gl/JQ6hapekQjQxZWyL8 _{it's been so long since I've been here that I'm not even sure how to add an image anymore...}

It has been a while since I typed my hair (almost a decade?) and I'd like to know if I'm treating it correctly for the type.

my guess is 1b/1c since it's quite straight but with slight wave, a tiny bit more body than 1b