Hair type refers to the natural pattern and texture of your hair. Many people classify hair based on a modified version of the Andre Walker Hair Typing System, developed in the 1990s by Oprah ...

Identifying your curl pattern helps build a foundation for better care and styling. The best way to determine your true curl type is when hair is wet or damp, not stretched or blown out. Types 1–4 ...

The history of the hair typing system is a complicated one. The original hair type system, the hair gauge, was developed in 1905 in present-day Namibia by Eugen Fischer — a German scientist whose ...

Your hair is unique, and understanding your particular hair texture is key to caring for it effectively. The hair type chart, which you can use to find the natural pattern of your strands, is a good ...

As WIRED’s resident straightening iron specialist who has tested nearly 30 models for our guide to the Best Hair Straighteners, it probably goes without saying that I have naturally curly hair. Given ...

Thinking about going for the big chop? Whether you’ve got thick waves, baby-fine strands, coils that bounce, or stick-straight hair that will not quit, there’s a bob out there made for you. Because ...