Hair Type Quiz: What Is My Hair Type?
After washing, when you let your hair air dry without any products, what does it look like?
How Does the Hair Type Quiz & Hair Type Test Work?
Our hair type quiz and quick hair type test use the internationally recognized Andre Walker Hair Typing System to classify your hair into one of 12 distinct types. The quiz evaluates five key dimensions of your hair:
1. Curl pattern
The primary factor in determining your hair type is your natural curl pattern when your hair is product-free and air-dried. This identifies your main category: Type 1 (Straight), Type 2 (Wavy), Type 3 (Curly), or Type 4 (Coily).
2. Sub-type classification
Within each main type, the quiz determines whether you fall into the A (loosest), B (medium), or C (tightest) sub-category based on the tightness and definition of your pattern.
3. Strand thickness
Individual strand thickness (fine, medium, coarse) affects how your hair responds to products and styling. Fine hair needs lightweight products while coarse hair can handle heavier formulas.
4. Hair volume and density
The overall volume and density of your hair determines how much product you need and which styling techniques work best for your specific combination of type and density.
5. Primary challenges
Understanding your hair's main challenges (oiliness, frizz, dryness) helps refine the recommendation and ensures the care advice is tailored to your specific needs.
Why take a hair type quiz?
Many people misjudge their hair type, often because they've been using the wrong products for years, masking their natural texture. Our quiz helps you identify your true natural hair type, which is the essential first step to building an effective care routine.
After completing the quiz, visit your result hub, then explore the full hair type chart, pillar guides like what hair type do I have, and how to determine hair type for deeper reading.
Accuracy and limitations
The quiz maps your answers to the closest Walker sub-type using a transparent heuristic (pattern family plus secondary cues). It cannot measure fiber diameter under a microscope, assess scalp biopsy findings, or replace a stylist's hands-on analysis. If your hair sits between two codes—common along the 2C/3A or 3C/4A boundaries—read both hubs and favor the routine that resolves your dominant failure mode (e.g., chronic dryness vs. chronic oiliness).
When to talk to a professional
Consult a dermatologist if you experience painful shedding, visible scalp plaques, or rapid change after illness or medication. Certified stylists with textured-hair training can validate your code and adjust heat and chemical services; bring photos taken after a standardized wash for the most productive consult.