Hair Type Quiz

Understand your natural curl pattern in about 10 minutes. Get a clear Type 1 to Type 4 result, including common blends, with 16 free questions and no sign-up.
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July 22, 2026
July 22, 2026
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How the Scales are Structured

example score
5/12
Type 1 Straight Affinity (T1SA)
This scale reflects how strongly your visible pattern observations align with Type 1 straight hair characteristics from root to ends.
Little straight affinity
Mixed straight signals
Strong straight affinity
04Little straight affinity58Mixed straight signals912Strong straight affinity
A score of 5 suggests mixed straight signals, meaning some sections or conditions show Type 1 features alongside another pattern.
example score
4/12
Type 2 Wavy Affinity (T2WA)
Measures how strongly your observed natural pattern shows recurring Type 2 wavy S-shaped bends.
Little wavy affinity
Mixed wavy signals
Strong wavy affinity
0NaNLittle wavy affinity5NaNMixed wavy signals9NaNStrong wavy affinity
A score of 4 indicates little wavy affinity, meaning broad S-shaped bends are not a recurring part of your observed pattern.
example score
6/12
Type 3 Curly Affinity (T3CA)
This scale estimates how strongly your observed natural pattern aligns with Type 3 curly ringlets or spirals across your hair.
Little curly affinity
Mixed curly signals
Strong curly affinity
04Little curly affinity58Mixed curly signals912Strong curly affinity
A score of 6 falls in the Mixed curly signals range, suggesting ringlets show up in some sections but may blend with waves or tighter coils elsewhere.
example score
2/12
Type 4 Coily Affinity (T4CA)
Measures how strongly your observed curl pattern aligns with Type 4 coily characteristics such as small, dense coils or angular bends.
Little coily affinity
Mixed coily signals
Strong coily affinity
0NaNLittle coily affinity5NaNMixed coily signals9NaNStrong coily affinity
A score of 2 suggests little coily affinity, meaning compact coils or angular turns are not recurring observations in your pattern.
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DATA-BASED USER COHORTS

Who Usually Takes This Test?

Unsure of curl pattern
41%OF USERS
People who can’t tell if their hair is straight, wavy, curly, or coily—especially when it looks different wet vs dry—use the quiz for a clearer label.
Transitioning natural hair
34%OF USERS
People growing out heat damage, relaxers, or frequent styling take it to understand their natural pattern as it starts to show.
Mix of textures
25%OF USERS
People with different patterns across their head take it to see how a blended result reflects their real-life texture mix.
BASED ON AGGREGATED, ANONYMIZED DATA FROM TENS OF THOUSANDS OF FREUDLY USERS.
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See How You Compare

Once you complete the test, your results are compared with real-world data from people in your country.
Below is a preview of how scores are typically distributed across each scale.
Type 1 Straight Affinity (T1SA)
Average
8.4
Normal range
6.210.6
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12
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Once you complete the test, your result will appear on the scale so you can see how you compare.
Type 2 Wavy Affinity (T2WA)
Average
4.6
Normal range
2.96.3
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12
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Once you complete the test, your result will appear on the scale so you can see how you compare.
Type 3 Curly Affinity (T3CA)
Average
4.1
Normal range
2.35.9
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max.
12
Majority
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Once you complete the test, your result will appear on the scale so you can see how you compare.
Type 4 Coily Affinity (T4CA)
Average
5.6
Normal range
4.17.1
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max.
12
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This curve shows how scores are typically distributed.
Once you complete the test, your result will appear on the scale so you can see how you compare.
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CLEAR ANSWERS TO COMMON QUESTIONS

Frequently Asked Questions

What does this quiz measure?
It estimates which curl-pattern category has the strongest affinity with the observed natural pattern: Type 1 Straight, Type 2 Wavy, Type 3 Curly, or Type 4 Coily. It does not evaluate hair health, porosity, density, or care needs.
How should hair be prepared before answering?
For clearer observation, use clean, product-free hair and allow it to air-dry. Avoid brushing, stretching, or heat styling before responding.
How are results scored and reported?
The highest score indicates the strongest affinity. Any outcome within one point of the highest score is included as a blended result.
What does a blended result mean?
A blended result indicates similar affinity across two or more pattern types. Mixed patterns are common across different sections of the hair.
How long does it take, and how many questions are included?
Estimated completion time is about 10 minutes. The quiz includes 16 questions.
WHAT THE TEST MEASURES
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Hair Type Quiz

Hair Type Quiz - Symptoms and Signs

Discover whether your natural curl pattern has the strongest affinity with Type 1 Straight, Type 2 Wavy, Type 3 Curly, or Type 4 Coily hair. For clearer observations, consider clean, product-free hair air-dried without brushing, stretching, or heat styling. Your highest-scoring outcome is your strongest affinity; every outcome within one point of that highest score forms part of a blended result. Blended patterns are common across sections. This free quiz requires no sign-up and does not assess hair health, porosity, density, or care needs.

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