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What Is Your Hair Type?
Discover your curl pattern, understand the difference between 3A, 3B, 3C, 4A, 4B, and 4C hair, and find the best routines and products for your texture.
Find Your Hair Type
Find Your Hair Type
Start with your curl pattern, then explore the full guide for your hair type.
3A Hair
Loose, springy curls that need lightweight moisture and frizz control.
View 3A Guide3B Hair
Defined curls with more volume that benefit from leave-ins and curl creams.
View 3B Guide3C Hair
Tight corkscrew curls that need moisture, definition, and frizz control.
View 3C Guide4B Hair
Z-shaped coils that need moisture, low manipulation, and breakage protection.
View 4B Guide4C Hair
Dense, tight coils with shrinkage that need consistent moisture and care.
View 4C GuideHair Type Is Only the Beginning
Your curl pattern helps you understand your hair, but your best routine also depends on porosity, density, scalp health, dryness, shrinkage, and styling habits.
Type 3 Hair: Curly Hair
3A Hair
Loose curls with natural shine and bounce. Use lightweight products to avoid flat curls.
3B Hair
Springy curls with more volume. Focus on moisture, curl cream, and frizz control.
3C Hair
Tighter corkscrew curls that need hydration, definition, and regular conditioning.
Type 4 Hair: Coily Hair
4A Hair
Soft coils with visible definition. Moisture and gentle detangling are key.
4B Hair
Z-shaped coils with high shrinkage. Protective styles and moisture help reduce breakage.
4C Hair
The tightest coils with major shrinkage. This hair thrives with moisture, patience, and low manipulation.
Helpful Hair Type Guides
Best Products for 3C Hair
Leave-ins, curl creams, gels, oils, and conditioners for 3C curls.
Read GuideBest Products for 4C Hair
Moisturizers, oils, deep conditioners, tools, and styling products for 4C hair.
Read GuideBest Moisturizers for 4C Hair
Moisturizers for dry, thick, dense, and low-moisture 4C hair.
Read GuideBuild Your Hair Routine
1. Cleanse
Use a shampoo that cleans your scalp without stripping your hair.
2. Condition
Condition and deep condition regularly to improve softness and manageability.
3. Moisturize
Use a leave-in conditioner, cream, or moisturizer based on your hair type.
4. Protect
Use satin or silk at night to reduce dryness, frizz, and breakage.