KEEP IN MIND:

Several different textures can exist on one head of curly hair, as not all hair necessarily contains the same type of curl consistently throughout.

PRO TIP: If your hair has been heat- or chemically-damaged, you likely won’t be seeing your true curl pattern.

Type 1A hair is straight and as flat as a pin. There is no hint of curl pattern or wave. It’s soft to the touch, frizz-free and can’t hold a curl at all.

Type 1B hair is mostly straight, but with more body than type 1A.

Type 1C hair is generally straight, but with body and a bit of bend.

Type 2A hair is fine and thin with a loose S-pattern, and it’s generally easy to manage.

Type 2B hair has a medium density with a more defined S-shape, it’s prone to frizz and harder to manage.

Type 2C hair is coarse, thick with a prominent S-pattern, and is almost curly.