Do You Know Your Hair Texture? - Briogeo Hair Care (2024)

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How to tell what texture your hair is? ›

All you need to do is take a single strand of hair between your fingers. If your hair is not easy to see or feel between your fingertips, you have fine hair texture. If you can feel the hair, it's medium texture. And if you feel a strong, thick strand, you have coarse texture.

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Type 1A: The rarest hair type, this one is very straight and fine with a “wispy” appearance. It's very difficult to get it to hold a curl. Type 1B: Though still straight, this type has a medium (rather than fine) texture and a little more volume.

2C hair falls somewhere in the middle of the curly hair types and is characterized by the S-shaped curl. “2A and 2B hair are looser waves, while 2C hair starts to form more of an S-shaped curl,” says Matias. “You can begin to see the ribbon of curl in 2C. It will hold curl definition longer than 2A or 2B.”

A general observation across experiments was that straight hair was perceived as younger, healthier, and more attractive than wavy hair and darker shades (medium copper and brown) were perceived more positively than blonde hair.

Observe Wet Texture:

The best way to determine your hair's true texture is to look at it when it's wet, as water tends to reveal curls and waves more clearly. Start by washing your hair with a mild shampoo. After washing, let your hair dry naturally without brushing or styling.

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According to the 2021 Health Digest poll, 25% of readers voted blonde hair as their favorite, making it the second most popular color after brunette.

The rarest natural hair colour is red, which makes up only one to two percent of the global population. You commonly see these hair colours in western and northern areas of Europe, especially Scotland and Ireland.

What is the rarest hair color and eye combination? ›

Red hair and green eye genes are simply not as common in populations as other hair and eye colors. One study found that the red hair-green eyes genetic combination is one of the rarest, at -0.14 correlation. Having red hair and blue eyes is even rarer.

2B hair consists of 'S' shaped waves in the lengths, but sits relatively straight at the roots. 2C hair has even more defined 'S' shaped curls that start from the root and continue down the lengths of the hair. Once you've identified you have wavy hair, you should also explore your hair's porosity.

What does 3C natural hair look like? It looks like tightly coiled, springy curls that are closely packed.

Differentiating Between Type 2C and 3A

"Type 3A curls have loose, large spiral-like tendrils," says Sears. For size comparison, she notes, "the circumference is larger than a highlighter." "To test between 2B and 2C hair, check if the wave starts at the root. If it does, it's likely 2C," says Sears.

For extra lift, try teasing your hair gently at the roots. This technique adds volume and texture, making your hair appear fuller and more dynamic. To get that coveted beachy texture without the salty stiffness, opt for a texturizing foam or mousse.

The first is the glass of water test. Simply take a clean, product-free strand of loose hair and put it in a glass of water. If the hair floats at the top then it is low porosity, if it sinks slowly or settles in the middle it is medium/normal porosity, and if it sinks straight to the bottom then it is high porosity.