About the Hair Type Classification System

Andre Walker, who has won numerous Emmys for his work on the Oprah show, has worked out a curly hair types system, which NaturallyCurly readers have adopted and modified. Many of you have seen it referenced on the discussion boards. For your convenience, we've put together these handy charts detailing the different types of curly hair, as well as added some recommendations and curly hair tips for all types of curls. You'll find information about all the curly hair types: Type 2a hair, Type 2b hair, Type 2c hair, Type 3a hair, Type 3b hair, Type 3c hair, Type 4a hair and Type 4b hair.

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Type 2 Wavy Hair
Type 3 Curly Hair
Type 3c curly kinky Hair
Type 4 Kinky Hair
Type 2 Wavy Hair
Type 3 Curly Hair
Type 3c curly kinky Hair
Type 4 Kinky Hair