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Curl types refer to the pattern and shape of the hair. Understanding your curl type can help you identify the right products and styling techniques to enhance and maintain your curls. Here are some of the most common curl types:
Type 2A: This type of curl is soft and loose, with a gentle “S” shaped pattern. It's perfect for those who have fine and wavy hair.
Type 2B: If your curls are thicker and more defined than 2A, then you likely have 2B curls. They're bouncier and have a more pronounced wave pattern.
Type 2C: If your hair is thicker and coarser, with tightly defined “Z” shaped curls, then you likely have type 2C hair.
Type 3A: Loose and bouncy spirals characterize this curl type. The curls have a defined shape and are springy to the touch.
Type 3B: If your hair is thicker than 3A and has more defined spirals, you likely have type 3B curls. These curls are tighter and have a lot of volume.
Type 3C: Type 3C hair is the tightest and most defined of all the curl types. These corkscrew-like curls have a lot of volume and are truly stunning!
Type 4A: Tightly coiled with an "S" pattern, this curl type has small and springy curls that have a lot of volume.
Type 4B: If your hair has a sharp angle at the root and dense, fluffy curls, then you likely have type 4B hair.
Type 4C: The most tightly coiled of all the curl types, type 4C curls have a zig-zag pattern and are incredibly dense. They also have a lot of shrinkage, making them appear shorter than they actually are.
Type 2A: This type of curl is soft and loose, with a gentle “S” shaped pattern. It's perfect for those who have fine and wavy hair.
Type 2B: If your curls are thicker and more defined than 2A, then you likely have 2B curls. They're bouncier and have a more pronounced wave pattern.
Type 2C: If your hair is thicker and coarser, with tightly defined “Z” shaped curls, then you likely have type 2C hair.
Type 3A: Loose and bouncy spirals characterize this curl type. The curls have a defined shape and are springy to the touch.
Type 3B: If your hair is thicker than 3A and has more defined spirals, you likely have type 3B curls. These curls are tighter and have a lot of volume.
Type 3C: Type 3C hair is the tightest and most defined of all the curl types. These corkscrew-like curls have a lot of volume and are truly stunning!
Type 4A: Tightly coiled with an "S" pattern, this curl type has small and springy curls that have a lot of volume.
Type 4B: If your hair has a sharp angle at the root and dense, fluffy curls, then you likely have type 4B hair.
Type 4C: The most tightly coiled of all the curl types, type 4C curls have a zig-zag pattern and are incredibly dense. They also have a lot of shrinkage, making them appear shorter than they actually are.
It’s important to note that curl patterns can vary greatly within a single head of hair and can also change over time due to factors such as age, hormones, and hair damage.
To determine your curl type, you can wash your hair and let it air dry without using any products. You can then examine the shape of your curls and compare them to the descriptions above. Once you have identified your curl type, you can use this information to select products and styling techniques that will enhance your natural curls.