Textured hair is defined as hair with a(n) _____.

• A. Tight curl pattern
• B. Loose curl pattern
• C. Straight pattern
• D. Coiled pattern

Answer: (A)

Textured hair is defined by its curl pattern—the degree of curl that makes the hair appear more textured and voluminous than straight hair. The best description is a tight curl pattern because it captures the pronounced, compact curls that give textured hair its distinctive look and behavior in styling. Hair with a loose curl pattern is curlier than straight hair but doesn’t have the same pronounced texture, straight pattern has no curl, and while some contexts may use “coiled,” the standard expected here is a tight curl pattern.