Fia's Hair typing System FIRST CLASSIFIER - Your curliness (or lack thereof) The straight ones 1a - stick straight 1b - straight but with a slight body wave, just enough to add some volume, doesn't look wavy 1c - straight with body wave and one or two visible S-waves (e.g. nape of neck or temples)
The wavy ones 2a - loose, stretched out S-waves throughout the hair 2b - shorter, more distinct S-waves (similar to waves from braiding damp hair) 2c - distinct S-waves and the odd spiral curl forming here and there
The curly ones 3a - big, loose spiral curls 3b - bouncy ringlets 3c - tight corkscrews
The really curly ones 4a - tightly coiled S-curls 4b - tightly coiled hair bending in sharp angles (Z-pattern)
SECOND CLASSIFIER - What (most of) your individual strands look like F - Fine Thin strands that sometimes are almost translucent when held up to the light. Shed strands can be hard to see even against a contrasting background. Similar to hair found on many people of Scandinavian descent. You can also try rolling a strand between your thumb and index finger. Fine hair is difficult to feel or it feels like an ultra-fine strand of silk.
M - Medium Strands are neither fine nor coarse. Similar to hair found on many Caucasians. You can also try rolling a strand between your thumb and index finger. Medium hair feels like a cotton thread. You can feel it, but it isn't stiff or rough. It is neither fine or coarse.
C - Coarse Thick strands that where shed strands usually are easily identified against most backgrounds. Similar to hair found on many people of Asian or native American descent. You can also try rolling a strand between your thumb and index finger. Coarse hair feels hard and wiry. As you roll it back and forth, you may actually hear it.
THIRD CLASSIFIER - Your overall volume of hair Put your hair in a ponytail with as much hair as possible in it. Don't bother with the way it looks - the goal is to have most/all of your hair in there. If it means it sits smack dab on top of your head, put it there.
Measure the circumference of the ponytail. If you have bangs and/or you can't get all of your hair in there adjust according to how much of your hair you have measured.
i - thin (less than 2 inches/5 centimeters)
ii - normal (between 2-4 inches or 5-10 centimeters)
iii - thick (more than 4 inches/10 centimeters)
4B.This hair type is wonderfully unique.No visible curl pattern/coil but from afar, it's extremely soft to the touch but extra fine/fragile So don't comb like CRAZY! It's Very delicate !! (*pushes up imaginary glasses ) lol
Stay away from such ingredients as Mineral Oil, Petroleum, etc, you need constant moisture 4b hair is the driest hair of all of the hair grades, Satin bonnets are great!
4A. Easily susceptible to damage do not comb excessively. Combing hair dry leads to frizzes,shedding and breakage. This hair is Extremely Versatile And as always, keep moisturized!Limit your combing (use wide-tooth combs, bone combs are great,but not the thin ones; they RIP and TEAR your hair) READ the back of all hair products, mineral oil always sneaks in.
THE 3'SThis hair type has many subtypes Can range from big ringlets, small ringlets, corkscrew, straw, to tight curls(curly lil balls).Pull it, stretch it, wrap it, and watch it sling back to its original state.Has a lot of body and volume, doesn't it?Easily absorbs water and has shrinkage when it dries.Always maintain moisture or can easily be prone to dryness/frizziness.. Keep it that way and you're asking for easy breakage. Limit combing, use a wide-tooth.Take the time to read all hair products, don't want to dry your hair out! Sleep with satin bonnet/scarf.3 SUBTYPES: 3A, 3B, 3C, 3D(3C/4A mixed)
THE 2'S This hair type is wavy.2A is fine, 2B medium textured, and 2C is thick & coarse with a frizzy look.Needs a balance of both moisture and control.Versatile- can easily be styled to look different.
THE 1'S This hair type is completely straight. No type of curl/wave pattern whatsoever.Can vary from extremely thin to extra coarse.Sometimes hard to keep certain styles-may fall during the day if doing various activities.Very sleek and shiny due to no curl/Wave which allows the light to reflect off of the hair giving it a shiny finish If 1's look dry and dull, it's most likely damaged.Fix that hair up! Deep-condition..wake it back to health.
The wavy ones 2a - loose, stretched out S-waves throughout the hair 2b - shorter, more distinct S-waves (similar to waves from braiding damp hair) 2c - distinct S-waves and the odd spiral curl forming here and there
The curly ones 3a - big, loose spiral curls 3b - bouncy ringlets 3c - tight corkscrews
The really curly ones 4a - tightly coiled S-curls 4b - tightly coiled hair bending in sharp angles (Z-pattern)
SECOND CLASSIFIER - What (most of) your individual strands look like F - Fine Thin strands that sometimes are almost translucent when held up to the light. Shed strands can be hard to see even against a contrasting background. Similar to hair found on many people of Scandinavian descent. You can also try rolling a strand between your thumb and index finger. Fine hair is difficult to feel or it feels like an ultra-fine strand of silk.
M - Medium Strands are neither fine nor coarse. Similar to hair found on many Caucasians. You can also try rolling a strand between your thumb and index finger. Medium hair feels like a cotton thread. You can feel it, but it isn't stiff or rough. It is neither fine or coarse.
C - Coarse Thick strands that where shed strands usually are easily identified against most backgrounds. Similar to hair found on many people of Asian or native American descent. You can also try rolling a strand between your thumb and index finger. Coarse hair feels hard and wiry. As you roll it back and forth, you may actually hear it.
THIRD CLASSIFIER - Your overall volume of hair Put your hair in a ponytail with as much hair as possible in it. Don't bother with the way it looks - the goal is to have most/all of your hair in there. If it means it sits smack dab on top of your head, put it there.
Measure the circumference of the ponytail. If you have bangs and/or you can't get all of your hair in there adjust according to how much of your hair you have measured.
i - thin (less than 2 inches/5 centimeters)
ii - normal (between 2-4 inches or 5-10 centimeters)
iii - thick (more than 4 inches/10 centimeters)
4B.This hair type is wonderfully unique.No visible curl pattern/coil but from afar, it's extremely soft to the touch but extra fine/fragile So don't comb like CRAZY! It's Very delicate !! (*pushes up imaginary glasses ) lol
Stay away from such ingredients as Mineral Oil, Petroleum, etc, you need constant moisture 4b hair is the driest hair of all of the hair grades, Satin bonnets are great!4A. Easily susceptible to damage do not comb excessively. Combing hair dry leads to frizzes,shedding and breakage. This hair is Extremely Versatile And as always, keep moisturized!Limit your combing (use wide-tooth combs, bone combs are great,but not the thin ones; they RIP and TEAR your hair) READ the back of all hair products, mineral oil always sneaks in.
THE 3'SThis hair type has many subtypes Can range from big ringlets, small ringlets, corkscrew, straw, to tight curls(curly lil balls).Pull it, stretch it, wrap it, and watch it sling back to its original state.Has a lot of body and volume, doesn't it?Easily absorbs water and has shrinkage when it dries.Always maintain moisture or can easily be prone to dryness/frizziness.. Keep it that way and you're asking for easy breakage. Limit combing, use a wide-tooth.Take the time to read all hair products, don't want to dry your hair out! Sleep with satin bonnet/scarf.3 SUBTYPES: 3A, 3B, 3C, 3D(3C/4A mixed)
THE 2'S This hair type is wavy.2A is fine, 2B medium textured, and 2C is thick & coarse with a frizzy look.Needs a balance of both moisture and control.Versatile- can easily be styled to look different.
THE 1'S This hair type is completely straight. No type of curl/wave pattern whatsoever.Can vary from extremely thin to extra coarse.Sometimes hard to keep certain styles-may fall during the day if doing various activities.Very sleek and shiny due to no curl/Wave which allows the light to reflect off of the hair giving it a shiny finish If 1's look dry and dull, it's most likely damaged.Fix that hair up! Deep-condition..wake it back to health.
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This was very helpful thank you!!!!
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