If You're Not Sure About Your Curl Type, Let These Celebrities Be Your Guide

Type 1 hair is the type that's generally straight, though not all type 1 hair is the same. 1A hair is fine and straight, and can often look lifeless and weighed down if there's too much product in it, while 1B hair (like Kendall Jenner's) tends to have a slight bend in it. 1C hair is mostly straight with a few waves, and it's usually thicker than the other type 1 hair types and more prone to frizz.

People with type 2 hair have natural waves, but again, there are a few variations. For example, 2A hair is fine and has somewhat of a just-got-out-of-bed look to it, while 2B hair contains an S-shaped wave that can't be straightened with heat tools as easily as 2A hair can. 2C hair is a bit thicker and bouncier, and the wave often starts at the root.

Type 3 hair is curly and springy, with type 3A curls being loose and large in diameter, while 3B curls tend to be a bit tighter and shaped like spirals. 3C curls are the tightest of this hair type, as they're normally the size of a pencil and are thicker and more prone to frizz.

Type 4 hair is the kinkiest of all the hair types. People with this hair type are more likely to deal with dryness and shrinkage. 4A hair features spirals that are a bit smaller than 3C curls, while 4B strands are bendy and Z-shaped. 4C hair has sometimes been characterized as not having a defined curl pattern, though it's pretty similar to 4B hair. The major difference between the two is that the curl pattern of the former is slightly tighter, causing it to shrink more when wet and making it more difficult to detangle.