A hair type chart is a way to classify curls. The most common hair type chart was developed by Oprah’s hair stylist Andre Walker in the 1990s. It breaks down hair into 4 types—straight, wavy, curly, and coily—with subtypes based on the hair’s texture or curl pattern. We talked to professional hair stylists to find out everything you need to know about the hair type chart, from what it is to how to use it to care for your hair.
Hair Type Chart, Explained
Celebrity hair stylist Noël Reid-Killings says, “Hair goes from 1A to 4C.” Type 1 hair is straight, Type 2 hair is wavy, Type 3 hair is curly, and Type 4 hair is coily. Types 1 and 2 are broken into subcategories based on the texture of the hair, while Types 3 and 4 are broken down based on curl pattern.
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- ↑ Noël Reid-Killings. Celebrity Hair Stylist. Expert Interview
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- ↑ Jasmin Todd. Curly Hair Specialist. Expert Interview
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- ↑ Shun Pittman. Master Cosmetologist, Global Salon Educator & Author. Expert Interview