ABOUT TYPE 4 LABS

We Study Type 4 Hair With Scientific Precision

Type4 Labs is the first research space in the UK dedicated entirely to Type 4 hair.
We combine statistical science, cosmetic chemistry, trichology, product engineering and cosmetology to build the world’s most accurate understanding of how Type 4 hair behaves, breaks, grows and thrives.

Our mission is simple.
Create systems, tools and innovations that make long, healthy Type 4 hair predictable.

Real experiments. Real measurement. Real clarity.

OUR APPROACH

A research lab built for coils.

Type 4 hair is structurally unique, yet it has been overlooked in scientific research for decades.
We’re changing that.

Our work blends data-driven experimentation with real-world application so women with Type 4 hair finally have methods created for them, tested on them and proven with precision.

No guesswork. No trends. Just evidence.

HOW WE RESEARCH TYPE 4 HAIR

Understanding Type 4 hair requires more than one perspective. At Type4 Labs, we study coils through a multidisciplinary approach that combines data science, chemistry, engineering, trichology and hands-on cosmetology. Each discipline contributes essential expertise that allows us to design accurate experiments, analyse fibre behaviour with precision and transform our findings into practical, innovative solutions for long, healthy Type 4 hair.

STATISTICIANS

Where every experiment begins.

What they do:

• test hypotheses with precision

• determine correct assumptions for each experiment

• calculate appropriate sample sizes

• establish and control all variables

• prevent false or misleading conclusions

• analyse results for statistical significance

• confirm whether outcomes are repeatable and scalable

• use specialised software and mathematical models to extract meaningful, usable information from the resulting data

What they ensure:

• findings are measured accurately

• results are quantifiable and evidence-based

• outcomes show true causation, not coincidence

• research withstands scientific scrutiny

• discoveries remain accurate and statistically defensible

• all conclusions are grounded in real, reliable data

  
  

COSMETIC SCIENTISTS

Chemistry that explains everything the eye cannot see.

What they do:

• study how ingredients affect slip, lubrication and elasticity

• analyse pH behaviour and its impact on fibre structure

• assess how formulations influence breakage and moisture retention

• guide ingredient selection for testing

• interpret product performance at a molecular level

What they ensure:

• recommendations reflect real chemical behaviour

• ingredient choices are evidence-led

• product claims align with formulation science

• the chemistry behind each method is accurate and reliable

  
  

TRICHOLOGISTS

Biology meets real-world growth.

What they do:

• analyse shedding and breakage distribution

• study follicle health and growth cycle behaviour

• identify biological factors affecting retention

• review techniques for scalp and root safety

What they ensure:

• routines support long-term growth safely

• experiments align with biological accuracy

• results protect both scalp and follicles

• findings reflect true trichological science

  
  

PRODUCT ENGINEERS

Tools designed for coils, not adapted from straight hair.

What they do:

• design prototypes informed by experimental data

• map airflow, heat distribution and tension forces

• develop attachments engineered for textured hair

• test tool performance, safety and efficiency

What they ensure:

• tools minimise mechanical stress

• technologies align with natural fibre behaviour

• prototypes are ergonomic, functional and effective

• innovations are grounded in real engineering principles

  
  

COSMETOLOGISTS

Where science meets the salon chair.

What they do:

• apply techniques in real-world conditions

• test detangling, stretching and styling methods

• identify practical challenges and refine routines

• provide feedback across multiple textures and densities

What they ensure:

• methods work on real Type 4 hair

• routines are achievable and realistic

• findings translate into visible, long-term results for clients

• techniques remain safe for everyday use

  
  

OUR MISSION

To build the world’s most accurate, data-driven understanding of Type 4 hair and transform that knowledge into systems, tools and innovations that make long, healthy growth predictable.

Because curls deserve science too.

OUR VISION

A world where Type 4 hair is researched with the same depth, investment and scientific respect as every other hair type and where long, healthy coils are achievable for anyone who wants them.