There Are Four Main Hair Types — Which Do You Have?

By: Talin Vartanian
Estimated Completion Time
3 min
There Are Four Main Hair Types — Which Do You Have?
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About This Quiz

If you take a good look around you, you'll notice a wide variety of hair colors, hairstyles and hair textures. We all have one of these "hair types" on our head, and before you take this beauty quiz, we're going to go over what they all are!

Let's start with straight hair, which is also known as "type 1 hair." As the name implies, straight hair doesn't have any defining curls or waves to it, but it's also versatile enough to be transformed into different types of hairstyles. This type of hair is also not very prone to damage from heated styling tools. Next up is "type 2 hair," which you might know as wavy hair. You won't need much to maintain beautiful beach waves, but this hair type is definitely prone to frizz that is caused by humidity. Curly hair is known as "type 3 hair," which is known for its volume and spiral strands. While more effort is needed to maintain these types of curls, this is definitely a great look for people with a bold personality. And finally, there is "type 4 hair" which is also known as kinky hair. The curls are tightly woven with this one, but it's also very prone to damage. 

So if you're curious about which type of hair you have, then take our beauty quiz right now!

Which of these celebrities do you look up to for hair inspiration?
Lily Collins
Sofia Vergara
Taylor Swift
Brandy

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How often do you wash your hair during the week?
Every day
Two or three times a week
Once a week
I wash my hair every other week.

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What type of hair product do you tend to reach for at a beauty store?
Dry shampoo
Hairspray
Hair mousse
Hair gel

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Everyone has hair problems, but which of these do you relate to the most?
Dandruff
Split ends
Dull hair
Frizzy hair

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What is the current length of your hair?
Long
Medium-length
Super short
Short

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Have you ever colored your own hair?
Yes, I do it all the time!
Only once or twice
I've had it colored a few times at a salon.
Nope, never

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Which of these hairstyles would you like to try for a first date?
French braid
Messy bun
Side-swept hair
Ponytail

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Is it more fun to style your own hair or have it done at a salon?
I don't style my hair that much.
It depends on the occasion.
It's more fun at a salon.
I like styling my own hair.

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What's your go-to accessory that keeps your hair in place?
Ribbons
Hairpins
Scrunchie
I don't use hair accessories.

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Happiness can only be found in which of these hair styling tools?
Hair straightener
Hot-air hair brush
Curling iron
Hair dryer

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Does your hair contain any beautiful highlights or lowlights?
Yes, my hair has both.
My hair has highlights.
My hair has lowlights.
Nope, my hair is perfect the way it is.

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How would you describe the shape of your face?
Oval
Round
Square
Heart

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Which of these hair brands do you like to stock up on?
Dove
Herbal Essences
Bed Head
Pureology

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How about treating yourself to one of these salon treatments for your hair?
Keratin treatment
Hair glossing treatment
Deep conditioning treatment
Hot oil treatment

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What do you like to focus on more: your hair or makeup?
Neither one matters to me.
My makeup
Both!
My hair

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It's time to copy the hairstyle of one of these Disney princesses! Which do you choose?
Belle
Ariel
Aurora
Merida

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What's your outlook on having bad hair days?
I don't really have bad hair days.
Bad hair days don't bother me.
It's not fun to deal with, but it's a part of life.
I don't leave the house when I have a bad hair day.

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How would you describe your current approach to hairstyles?
Laidback and casual
Carefree and fun
Entirely dependent on my mood
Elegant and sophisticated

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Would you ever dye your hair purple for $500?
Maybe for a larger prize ...
I'm not really sure.
Sure, why not?
Nope. Nope. Nope.

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When you want your hair to smell good, you'll reach for which of these scented hair mists?
Island vanilla hair mist
Ocean breeze hair mist
Indian coconut hair mist
Himalayan patchouli hair mist

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Is sea salt spray a big part of your hair care regimen?
I've never used it before.
Absolutely
I don't use sea salt spray too often.
Nope, not at all

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Do you think that a career as a hair model is in your near future?
Nope, I couldn't care less about that.
I guess we'll find out one day.
I'm not really sure.
Yes, without a doubt!

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Which of these famous hairstylists would you love to hire?
No idea
David Mallett
Tracey Cunningham
Edward Tricomi

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Where do you look to for some new hairstyle ideas?
My imagination
Celebrities
Art
Magazines

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How do you personally feel about hair that is super shiny?
I don't like overly shiny hair.
I don't really mind.
A little bit of shine is fine.
I personally love it!

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Let's choose a beautiful type of haircut that will suit your personality!
Long and layered
Bob
Shag
Lob

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What % high-maintenance are you when it comes to your hair?
25% or less
50%
75%
100%

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Which of these haircuts would you never try in a million years?
Mullet
Beehive
Bowl cut
Mohawk

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Rate your hairstyling skills using our 1-10 scale!
1-3
4-6
7-8
9-10

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Would you describe your favorite hairstyles as more modern or retro?
I'm not sure.
Maybe a bit of both
Retro
Modern

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