Type 4b hair Guide: 4b Hair Type
Hair typing is a way of classifying your hair based on the shape of your strands (or curl pattern). But the term “hair type” can be confusing. Some people use it to describe the coarseness of one’s hair or the hair’s ability to absorb and retain moisture (also known as porosity). But one of the most common is the Andre Walker hair typing system.
You may be a curl pattern aficionado who knows her own unique blend of 4C and 4B hair to a tee. But for some of us the basics aren’t quite tha...basic. We have major questions: What is 4C hair, exactly? How do I know if I have it? And what products do I use to take care of it?
There are several black women who fall into the natural hair types 4b category. But what does that mean? If you are a new natural and you don’t know the lingo or terms you have no idea what all this type 4a or b stuff means.
Well, 4b: Has a “Z” pattern, less of a defined curl pattern. Instead of curling or coiling, the hair bends in sharp angles like the letter “Z”; has a cotton-like feel.
Here are some hairstyles of African American women who have the type of hair you seek including the celebrity singer Jill Scott. Erykah Badu did fall into this category until she relaxed her hair and dyed it blonde. I
In this system, a series of letters and numbers are used to describe the tightness and the shape of one’s curls; Type 1 refers to straight hair, type 2 is wavy, type 3 is curly, and type 4 is coily. Read on and learn more about 4B hair type, and find out more about the right products and how to best care for this hair type.