{"type":"root","children":[{"type":"paragraph","children":[{"type":"text","value":"Andrew Walker, a multiple Daytime Emmy award winner for his hairstyling work, has developed a "},{"type":"text","value":"hair type chart","bold":true},{"type":"text","value":" . Walker has divided hair into categories using numbers and letters: the numbers indicate the hair type, while the letters describe the specific characteristics. For example, 4C hair has different texture and behavior characteristics than 3A hair."}]},{"type":"paragraph","children":[{"type":"text","value":" Read on to learn more about the different hair types and find out which category your hair belongs to\n\n "},{"type":"text","value":"Overview:","bold":true},{"type":"text","value":"\n\n Type 1: Straight hair\n Type 2: Wavy hair\n Type 3: Curly Hair\n Type 4: Curly Hair\n \n...but for each type there is a subcategorization with letters.\n\n"},{"type":"text","value":"Type 1: Straight hair","bold":true},{"type":"text","value":" The hair lies flat on the scalp. Since the hair oil easily migrates from the scalp to the tips, this hair type quickly becomes greasy."}]},{"type":"list","listType":"unordered","children":[{"type":"text","value":"\n"},{"type":"list-item","children":[{"type":"text","value":" "},{"type":"text","value":"Type 1A","bold":true},{"type":"text","value":" : The rarest and straightest hair that tends to be greasy. It is extremely fine, difficult to style and does not hold curls."}]},{"type":"text","value":"\n"},{"type":"list-item","children":[{"type":"text","value":" "},{"type":"text","value":"Type 1B","bold":true},{"type":"text","value":" : Thicker than 1A, with a little more volume, allowing for better use of texture when styling."}]},{"type":"text","value":"\n"},{"type":"list-item","children":[{"type":"text","value":" "},{"type":"text","value":"Type 1C","bold":true},{"type":"text","value":" : Smooth, thick and coarse, making it prone to frizz. However, in humid environments, beach waves can easily be achieved by air drying."}]},{"type":"text","value":"\n"}]},{"type":"paragraph","children":[{"type":"text","value":" "},{"type":"text","value":"Type 2: Wavy Hair","bold":true},{"type":"text","value":" The hair is playful and characterized by large waves and soft curls, often called \"beach waves\". It does not get greasy as quickly as type 1 hair."}]},{"type":"list","listType":"unordered","children":[{"type":"text","value":" "},{"type":"list-item","children":[{"type":"text","value":"\n"},{"type":"text","value":"Type 2A","bold":true},{"type":"text","value":" : Fine and thin, absorbs moisture easily and is great for experimenting with styling tools and products."}]},{"type":"text","value":"\n"},{"type":"list-item","children":[{"type":"text","value":" "},{"type":"text","value":"Type 2B","bold":true},{"type":"text","value":" : Similar to 2A, but slightly coarser and denser, making it more prone to frizz and holding its shape better."}]},{"type":"text","value":"\n"},{"type":"list-item","children":[{"type":"text","value":" "},{"type":"text","value":"Type 2C","bold":true},{"type":"text","value":" : Has strong waves that start at the scalp. It is coarser than 2A and 2B, but offers great definition when wet."}]},{"type":"text","value":"\n"}]},{"type":"paragraph","children":[{"type":"text","value":"Type 3: Curly Hair","bold":true},{"type":"text","value":" The hair has an impressive texture but is prone to dryness and frizz. It is easily recognized by its fullness, versatility and bounce."}]},{"type":"list","listType":"unordered","children":[{"type":"text","value":"\n"},{"type":"list-item","children":[{"type":"text","value":" "},{"type":"text","value":"Type 3A","bold":true},{"type":"text","value":" : Fine and voluminous, with a curl pattern that ranges from loose to tight and prone to frizz. The curls are large and defined, while the waves are soft and fine."}]},{"type":"text","value":"\n"},{"type":"list-item","children":[{"type":"text","value":" "},{"type":"text","value":"Type 3B","bold":true},{"type":"text","value":" : Thick and curly with small to medium sized curls. The hair shaft is dense and coiled, with medium to high porosity."}]},{"type":"text","value":" "},{"type":"list-item","children":[{"type":"text","value":"\n"},{"type":"text","value":"Type 3C","bold":true},{"type":"text","value":" : Textured, dense and thick, which creates strong curls."}]},{"type":"text","value":"\n"}]},{"type":"paragraph","children":[{"type":"text","value":"Type 4: Coily Hair","bold":true},{"type":"text","value":" The hair is known for its tight curl patterns, often seen in Afro hair. The curls are tightly wound and appear to be close together on the head. This hair type tends to contract when styled and is particularly sensitive as natural oils have difficulty penetrating the hair shaft."}]},{"type":"list","listType":"unordered","children":[{"type":"text","value":"\n"},{"type":"list-item","children":[{"type":"text","value":" "},{"type":"text","value":"Type 4A","bold":true},{"type":"text","value":" : Has the greatest shrinkage effect and the most elasticity. The curls are very tight and small, causing the hair to shrink by up to 70% when drying. The curl pattern is more S-shaped."}]},{"type":"text","value":"\n"},{"type":"list-item","children":[{"type":"text","value":" "},{"type":"text","value":"Type 4B","bold":true},{"type":"text","value":" : Does not have a clearly defined curl pattern. The tight coils form a zigzag line with sharp angles, making this hair type prone to dryness."}]},{"type":"text","value":" "},{"type":"list-item","children":[{"type":"text","value":"\n"},{"type":"text","value":"Type 4C","bold":true},{"type":"text","value":" : The most delicate texture with tightly coiled and zigzagged strands. It shrinks the most – by up to 75% or more – compared to other hair types."}]},{"type":"text","value":"\n"}]}]}