What does it mean to have a hair type? Do you know what your hair type is? Being well-informed on your hair type is crucial to maintain a healthy mane. World renowned hair stylist Andre Walker created a numerical system in 1997, he created a comprehensive way to categorize the different hair types. This was and still remains significant because it allowed us all to better understand what each individual hair texture type needs as far as care, styling, and when purchasing hair extensions. Though, a lot of people find this hair type system helpful others perceived it to be offensive and creating a hierarchy amongst hair textures. In this episode we dissect each hair type along with touching on the controversies that it entails!