Curly Hair Quiz

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Each of us with natural hair has unique characteristics that influence our curls' behavior. Your curl porosity, density, hair strand thickness and elasticity, can dictate the right products and styling techniques. But while your curl pattern and type is nice to know it is actually the least informative.

When answering the questions, keep in mind that many of us have more than one texture, especially as we begin our journey to more natural and healthier hair. If your hair has heat or chemical damage, you probably are not seeing your true curl pattern. We recommend choosing the option that most closely resembles your current hair pattern.

Learn how to properly care for your hair by taking the Absolutely Everything Curly Hair Texture Quiz now!

Knowing your hair density helps in identifying how to properly style your hair.

How "dense" is your hair?

Low Density Hair:
In its natural, dry state, or when you part your hair, you can readily see your scalp. The circumference of your ponytails are typically less than 2 inches.

Medium Density Hair:
In its natural state or when you part your hair, you can see your scalp. The circumference of your ponytails are usually between 2-3 inches.

High Density Hair:
When you let your hair loose, you can barely see your scalp. The circumference of your ponytails is at least four inches and it takes many hours for your hair to dry.

**Porosity is defined as your hair’s ability to absorb and retain moisture. Answer these questions to figure out your hair’s predominant porosity. Let’s take a look!**

What is your hair porosity? How does it take to water?

Low Porosity:
Your hair takes at least 5-10 minutes to absorb water and products. When you mist your hair with water, you can see droplets sitting on the surface of your hair. It tends to take many hours for your hair to dry. Your hair is natural and not chemically treated.

Medium/Normal Porosity:
Your hair takes a few minutes to get wet and styling products typically get absorbed in a timely fashion. When you mist your hair with water, the droplets are absorbed at an average rate and your hair dries at an average rate. Your hair looks and feels healthy.

High Porosity:
Your hair is prone to tangles/knots, it absorbs water quickly, and typically feels heavy after washing. Without product your hair looks frizzy or feels dry. Your hair is chemically treated and/or a little damaged.

Just as hair density and hair porosity have an impact on how you style your hair, hair elasticity also helps determine the right kind of products to use for your hair health. Think bouncy, healthy curls, coils, and waves!

How stretchy is your hair?

Low Elasticity:
Your hair snaps easily when stretched or does not return to its original shape.

Medium Elasticity:
Your hair stretches partially before breaking away.

High Elasticity:
Your hair stretches quite a bit before breaking or does not return to its original shape. It is bouncy and has a natural shine to it.

The width of your hair refers to the thickness of each hair strand. Knowing the thickness of your hair can help in choosing and purchasing the correct weight products (light vs heavy).

How thick is your hair?

Coarse Hair:
If you compared a few strands of your hair to a piece of sewing thread, it would be thicker and clearly visible.

Medium Hair:
If you compared a few strands of your hair to a piece of sewing thread, they would be visible and not too thick.

Fine Hair:
If you compared a few strands of your hair to a piece of sewing thread, it would be difficult to see but visible.

Wondering what kind of curl pattern you have? Once you know your curl pattern, you can read our posts that relate to your curl pattern for proper tips, recommendations, and hair products. Get ready to embrace and cherish your natural hair in its most authentic and beautiful form!

What type of hair do you have?

Type 2A:
Curls are tousled and loose and lack definition. answer_image

Type 2B:
Hair is straight at roots but begins to have s-shaped waves from mid-length to the bottom. answer_image

Type 2C:
Hair has well-defined waves that start all the way at the root with ringlets and curls answer_image

Type 3A:
Curls are the size of a wine-bottle cork or larger and have a clear, loopy, S-shape. answer_image

Type 3B:
Curls are coarse, springy and tight. Curls are the width of a sharpie pen or your index finger. answer_image

Type 3C:
Curls are really tight and dense. Curls are the size of a straw or a pencil. answer_image

Type 4A:
Curls are tight, small, and coily. Curls are able to wrap around a crochet needle. answer_image

Type 4B:
Curls don’t form a typical S pattern. Curls are bent, sharp, zigzagged and Z shaped. answer_image

Type 4C:
You have tightly coiled hair like a spring in a pen. Curls are less defined. answer_image

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