"Natural hair" is a term widely used within the Black Community, referring to the natural state of Black hair; this refers to hair that has not been altered through the usage of chemical relaxers.
Natural hair is typed using the numbers 1-4.
*Although Black hair is very diverse, the majority of Black hair will fall under Type 2,3, or 4 hair.
Natural hair is typed using the numbers 1-4.
- Type 1 hair refers to naturally straight hair
- Type 2 hair refers to wavy hair.
- Type 3 hair refers to curly hair.
- Type 4 hair refers to kinky hair.
*Although Black hair is very diverse, the majority of Black hair will fall under Type 2,3, or 4 hair.