What’s your hair type? It’s a question that can determine a lot about your daily styling routine, but isn’t exactly easy to guess if you don’t know what to look for. Does your hair fall flat with just the hint of humidity? Are you spending hours twisting your kinks into curls? To discover your natural texture, wash your hair and examine it in the mirror without any styling products. If you still can’t decide which category you fall in, don’t worry — your head could have a mix of two or three textures. We know it can be confusing, so we’ve arranged this comprehensive guide from fine, superstraight ends to coarse, spiral curls (and every hair type in between). Plus we’ve added celebrity examples to each of the 12 categories so you can be totally sure. Ahead, you’ll find product recommendations and styling tips for your specific styling needs. It’s like the every person’s guide to getting their best hair day ever.
Type 1: Straight Hair
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Hair Type 1A
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Hair Type 1B
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Hair Type 1C
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Type 2: Wavy Hair
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Hair Type 2A
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Hair Type 2B
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Hair Type 2C
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Type 3: Curly Hair
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Hair Type 3A
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Hair Type 3B
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Hair Type 3C
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Type 4: Coily Hair
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Hair Type 4A
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Hair Type 4B
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Hair Type 4C
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