While this hair type is fairly common in the straight hair community, its near-imperceptible wave can make it hard to recognize for sure. Here to explain how to identify and care for type 1B hair is Jamie Wiley, celebrity hairstylist and Pureology artistic director.
Type 1A hair is very straight and fine, with no waves or curls whatsoever. This hair type tends to get very oily and requires frequent shampooing. It is the rarest hair type and is common among women of Asian descent.
As mentioned, the strands of type 1B hair tend to be on the finer side—which unfortunately means they're also on the weaker side. These fragile strands are highly susceptible to damage of all types—chemical, heat, color treatment, build-up, etc.
Type 1B hair is straight but has more body and a slight bend compared to the pin-straight Type 1A. It's characterised by its volume and subtle waves, making it versatile and easy to style. It is more often than not medium textured, although Type 1 can still have fine or a coarse texture.
Is 3B Hair rare? It's not rare but it is unique in its curl pattern and care needs. How often should I wash 3B Hair?
1b hair is easy to manage in many ways: it doesn't tend to get frizzy like thicker or curlier hair can, but it has enough body to hold a curl, unlike straighter hair types.
The easiest way to determine your hair type is to let your hair air dry, free of product, and inspect the shape of your strands. If your mane is pin-straight when wet but dries with a slight wave through the middle of the hair, it's likely 1B.
Use a moisturising shampoo and conditioner designed especially for straight or wavy hair to keep Type 1b hair hydrated. To avoid weighing down the roots, concentrate the conditioner on the mid-lengths and ends. Type 1b hair produces less oil, so avoid overwashing, which can strip away natural oils and cause dryness.
1A is the rarest hair type. It is usually found on people of Asian descent. 1B hair, on the other hand, is the most common hair type. It is straight and flat but has some volume.
1B is the second darkest hair color. The B in 1B stands for black, while the 1 means it's the first shade of natural black. 1B is off black and looks much more natural than jet-black strands. It's a softer shade that is the most realistic option for women with naturally black hair.
Straight and wavy hair are the most common hair types. However, individuals can have a combination of different types too. For instance, a person may have 1C and 2A hair at the same time.
Brunette hair is often seen as the most attractive by both men and women. Blonde hair is associated with youth and fun, making it appealing to younger audiences. Red hair has a unique charm that many find attractive, though it is less common.
Red is the rarest hair color, but to understand why that's the case, you need a basic grasp of the science.
If the above applies to you, congratulations - you have 4C hair. Although this hair type is the weakest for breakage and dryness, the incredible volume allows for a range of hairstyles that will last for days, as well as holding protective hairstyles for months.
2B hair is the middle ground of wavy or type 2 hair. It is characterized by S-shaped waves that tend to form from the mid-length of the hair downwards. The ends of the hair tend to form this s-shaped curl, but the roots usually sit straighter.
Type 3B hair generally features a significant amount of volume and defined curl patterns. 3B curls tend to experience shrinkage from wet to dry and become frizzy when brushed. They stay coiled no matter the tool or product used on them.
Neither straight nor curly, type 1C hair is the waviest of the straight hair types without being actually full-on wavy. That means that type 1C hair tends to feature strands that lie flat at the root, with subtle body, arcs, and bends throughout the midsection. It can hold a curl, and air dries like a dream.
If you've ever looked at your hair and thought, “Wow, my strands are unbelievably straight!”, you may have 1A hair. This hair type, often seen in people of Asian descent, is the straightest and most delicate of all hair types. Imagine a silky ribbon: smooth, glossy, and super-fine.
Type 1A is the rarest hair type and is stick-straight without even a hint of a wave. This type of hair tends to be healthy and glossy, but it's extremely difficult to get it to hold curl or style. Type 1B is a bit coarser than 1A, which means that it has more body and can generally hold a wave or a curl.
It can hold a curl: Comparatively speaking, type 1b hair is easier to curl into waves due to its natural bends. In other words, you or your hairstylist don't have to work so hard when getting your locks ready for a night out.
Human hair, especially 100% Remy, shares almost all of the same properties as the natural hair on your head. As such, human hair behaves in the same way your own does, making both the curling process and the finished result far more natural.
Yes, only 11% of the population have curly hair.
1A is the Rarest Hair Type
Out of all the hair types, 1A is the rarest. Recall that 1A hair is the straightest hair texture of them all. This hair type is not only pin straight - it's also fine in some cases.