ATTENTION!!! The Official Type 4 "What's My Hair Type?" Thread!

Nappy_curly_crown · 02-08-2012, 10:53 AM

Are you curious about your hair type? Are you thinking it may be type 4, then look no further!!!!

Here is a little info about type 4 hair, pulled from the section for type 4 hair on Naturally Curly Curly Hair Tips, Styles & Products - NaturallyCurly:

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"Facts"

• Type 4 is kinky, or very tightly curled, with a clearly visible curl pattern

• Circumference: Crochet needle or even smaller

• The hair is very wiry, very tightly coiled and very, very fragile

• Type 4 hair can range from fine/thin to wiry/coarse with lots and lots of strands densely packed together

• Type 4 hair has fewer cuticle layers than any other hair type, which means that it has less natural protection from the damage you inflict by combing, brushing, curling, blow-drying and straightening it

• Type 4 hair is known to shrink up to 75% of the actual hair length

• There are two Type 4 subtypes:

•4a: Tightly coiled hair that, when stretched, has an "S" pattern, much like curly hair. It tends to have more moisture than 4b; has a definite curl pattern

•4a celebrities: Macy Gray, Monique Coleman, Leela James

•4b: Has a "Z" pattern, less of a defined curl pattern. Instead of curling or coiling, the hair bends in sharp angles like the letter "Z"; has a cotton-like feel

•4b celebrities: Esperanza Spalding, Jill Scott, Erykah Badu

Things to keep in mind are:

There is no one size fits all method to hair care. Knowing hair type very rarely (if ever) gives you any insight into the products and methods you need for your own hair care. It will take much trial and error and patience to figure it out. This is a learning experience! Things will start to make sense in time.

If you have anything to add, feel free to do it here. Also, if you have any questions regarding hair typing then this thread would be the place to post those questions!

Thanks a million!!!

LolaKinkz · 02-08-2012, 10:58 AM

THANK YOU!!!!

CurlyElectra · 02-08-2012, 11:20 AM

Thanks Foxy!

soleilmoncur · 02-08-2012, 11:22 AM

Thanks Foxy!

And yes, this gif is of my natural mixed-race(Italian, Jewish, Black, Puerto Rican and a little of Japanese), gift from my ancestors, non relaxed/heat damaged/color damaged hair.

*Marah* · 02-08-2012, 11:26 AM

This is great.. now I hope people actually pay attention and not miss it but if they do one of us can post them a link directly to this thread.

02-08-2012, 11:35 AM

You're welcome ladies.

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Originally Posted by soleilmoncur

Thanks Foxy!

And yes, this gif is of my natural mixed-race(Italian, Jewish, Black, Puerto Rican and a little of Japanese), gift from my ancestors, non relaxed/heat damaged/color damaged hair.

You are in time out. Go to the corner.

Keenylicious · 02-08-2012, 11:51 AM

Hallelujah

On my EVO. I'm too fancy for proofreading.

Jo Somebody · 02-08-2012, 01:10 PM

Thanks Foxy!

I thought some photos might help:
http://www.naturallycurly.com/curlta...a-4b-hair.html

NoodleNaps · 02-08-2012, 01:17 PM

PHEW!

africana · 02-08-2012, 03:10 PM

Naturalista · 02-09-2012, 08:06 PM

We need a holy ghost gif... I shouted Hallelujah when I saw this!!!!

Ninjarette · 02-09-2012, 08:09 PM

I love the Lord....He heard my cry, and pitied every groan. Long as I live, and troubles rise, I'll hasten to His throne.

Amen...give thanks!

coilynapp · 02-09-2012, 08:21 PM

Hopefully this will curb the "HALP! what's my hair type" threads. Thanks Foxy!

CurlyElectra · 02-09-2012, 09:48 PM

LOL there's so much shade in here already, I'd be scared to actually ask my hair type.

Naturalista · 02-10-2012, 12:08 PM

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Originally Posted by CurlyElectra

LOL there's so much shade in here already, I'd be scared to actually ask my hair type.

Not shade, just real talk sigh of relief! Woo Jesus! Lol!

africana · 02-11-2012, 08:38 PM

Okay, I have a hair type question. What is the difference between an "S" shaped curl and a "O" shaped curl? For the life of me, I can't get the LOIS system.

Keenylicious · 02-11-2012, 08:46 PM

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Originally Posted by Raizal

Okay, I have a hair type question. What is the difference between an "S" shaped curl and a "O" shaped curl? For the life of me, I can't get the LOIS system.

one is shaped like an S, and the other looks like an O.

i'm honestly not trying to be snarky here, i just don't know how else to answer this.

africana · 02-11-2012, 09:37 PM

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Originally Posted by Keenylicious

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Originally Posted by Raizal

Okay, I have a hair type question. What is the difference between an "S" shaped curl and a "O" shaped curl? For the life of me, I can't get the LOIS system.

one is shaped like an S, and the other looks like an O.

i'm honestly not trying to be snarky here, i just don't know how else to answer this.

My issue is more with the "S" type curl. I picture wavy type 2 hair, or a dude with an earring on a texturizer box. I don't get the LOIS system in general.

02-11-2012, 09:40 PM

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Originally Posted by Raizal

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Originally Posted by Keenylicious

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Originally Posted by Raizal

Okay, I have a hair type question. What is the difference between an "S" shaped curl and a "O" shaped curl? For the life of me, I can't get the LOIS system.

one is shaped like an S, and the other looks like an O.

i'm honestly not trying to be snarky here, i just don't know how else to answer this.

My issue is more with the "S" type curl. I picture wavy type 2 hair, or a dude with an earring on a texturizer box. I don't get the LOIS system in general.

I have some Ss. Pics of my hair are in this thread.

http://www.naturallycurly.com/curlta...e-results.html

They are not large at all. Small ones. Still tight.

soleilmoncur · 02-12-2012, 05:49 PM

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Originally Posted by FoxyCleopatraGuide

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Originally Posted by Raizal

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Originally Posted by Keenylicious

one is shaped like an S, and the other looks like an O.

i'm honestly not trying to be snarky here, i just don't know how else to answer this.

My issue is more with the "S" type curl. I picture wavy type 2 hair, or a dude with an earring on a texturizer box. I don't get the LOIS system in general.

I have some Ss

http://www.naturallycurly.com/curlta...e-results.html

They are not large at all. Small ones. Still tight.

Foxys hair is an S curl. It's really just the shape of an S that can be tightly coiled or looser. O curls have a more defined curl shape and can also be tightly coiled or loose. The O curl is the more traditional looking curl.

HTH