How to Determine Hair Type

1

Look in a mirror and part your hair in the middle.

Look in a mirror and part your hair in the middle.

2

Hold a chunk of hair on one side of the part.

Hold a chunk of hair on one side of the part.

3

Estimate your hair density.

Estimate your hair density.

4

Test another spot on your scalp.

Test another spot on your scalp.

5

Wash your hair.

Wash your hair.

6

Let your hair air dry.

Let your hair air dry.

7

Cut a length of sewing thread about 6-8 inches long.

Cut a length of sewing thread about 6-8 inches long.

8

Pull out a strand of dry hair.

Pull out a strand of dry hair.

9

Place the thread and hair strand side-by-side on white paper.

Place the thread and hair strand side-by-side on white paper.

10

Compare the hair strand to the thread.

Compare the hair strand to the thread.

11

Wash your hair.

Wash your hair.

12

Use a towel to partially dry your hair.

Use a towel to partially dry your hair.

13

Feel your hair in your hands.

Feel your hair in your hands.

14

Float your hair in a large bowl of water.

Float your hair in a large bowl of water.

15

Test your hair again on a different day.

Test your hair again on a different day.

16

Wash your hair.

Wash your hair.

17

Let your hair air dry.

Let your hair air dry.

18

Let your hair sit overnight.

Let your hair sit overnight.

19

Check for oiliness.

Check for oiliness.

20

Test your hair again on a different day.

Test your hair again on a different day.

21

Pull out a strand of dry hair.

Pull out a strand of dry hair.

22

Stretch the strand of hair.

Stretch the strand of hair.

23

Observe what happens to the strand of hair when you stretch it out.

Observe what happens to the strand of hair when you stretch it out.

24

Test a strand of hair from another spot on your head.

Test a strand of hair from another spot on your head.

25

Wash your hair.

Wash your hair.

26

Let your hair air dry.

Let your hair air dry.

27

Determine your hair's curl pattern.

Determine your hair's curl pattern.

28

Find your hair subcategory.

Find your hair subcategory.

29

Compare your hair to the LOIS system.

Compare your hair to the LOIS system.

How to Determine Hair Type

Steps

Look in a mirror and part your hair in the middle.

Hold a chunk of hair on one side of the part.

Estimate your hair density.

Test another spot on your scalp.

Wash your hair.

Let your hair air dry.

Cut a length of sewing thread about 6-8 inches long.

Pull out a strand of dry hair.

Place the thread and hair strand side-by-side on white paper.

Compare the hair strand to the thread.

Wash your hair.

Use a towel to partially dry your hair.

Feel your hair in your hands.

Float your hair in a large bowl of water.

Test your hair again on a different day.

Wash your hair.

Let your hair air dry.

Let your hair sit overnight.

Check for oiliness.

Test your hair again on a different day.

Pull out a strand of dry hair.

Stretch the strand of hair.

Observe what happens to the strand of hair when you stretch it out.

Test a strand of hair from another spot on your head.

Wash your hair.

Let your hair air dry.

Determine your hair's curl pattern.

Find your hair subcategory.

Compare your hair to the LOIS system.

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How to Determine Hair Type

Steps

Look in a mirror and part your hair in the middle.

Hold a chunk of hair on one side of the part.

Estimate your hair density.

Test another spot on your scalp.

Wash your hair.

Let your hair air dry.

Cut a length of sewing thread about 6-8 inches long.

Pull out a strand of dry hair.

Place the thread and hair strand side-by-side on white paper.

Compare the hair strand to the thread.

Wash your hair.

Use a towel to partially dry your hair.

Feel your hair in your hands.

Float your hair in a large bowl of water.

Test your hair again on a different day.

Wash your hair.

Let your hair air dry.

Let your hair sit overnight.

Check for oiliness.

Test your hair again on a different day.

Pull out a strand of dry hair.

Stretch the strand of hair.

Observe what happens to the strand of hair when you stretch it out.

Test a strand of hair from another spot on your head.

Wash your hair.

Let your hair air dry.

Determine your hair's curl pattern.

Find your hair subcategory.

Compare your hair to the LOIS system.

Rate This Guide

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