How do you test if your hair is curly?

Your wet hair naturally forms into waves and ringlets. Next time you wash your hair, wet it thoroughly and then step out of the water. Look down at your hair, and see if it’s curling into waves and ringlets. If it is, you’re probably a curly girl.

How do I figure out my curls?

“Your curl type is determined by the shape of the follicle that your hair grows out of from your scalp,” says hairstylist Vernon François. “The flatter or more oval-shaped the follicle, the curlier your hair; the more circular the cross-section, the straighter your hair.

How do you know your hair type quiz?

An easy way to tell which category your hair falls into is to take a single strand from your hairbrush and lay it down on a plain, flat surface. Next, cut a piece of sewing thread about six inches long (choose a similar color to your hair if you can) and place it next to your strand of hair.

Is my hair 1A or 1B?

Typically, type 1A hair has little to no body and has a difficult time keeping a curl. This hair type is actually pretty rare. Type 1B is not completely flat and has more body than its Type 1A counterpart. Most straight-haired women will fall into this hair type category.

How do you know if your hair is naturally curly?

5 Hints That You Might Have Curly Hair

1. You have some wave or an occasional curl.
2. You have out-of-control hairs all around your hair line.
3. You have volume in all the wrong places.
4. You don’t control your part – your part controls you.
5. Your hair frizzes out when it dries naturally or when it’s humid.

What does 3A curls look like?

3A hair is made up of well-defined and springy curls that have a loopy, “S” shaped pattern. Their circumference is the size of a piece of sidewalk chalk. 3A ringlets have a fine to medium texture. This curl type benefits from lots of body and movement, but is prone to frizzing and dryness.