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    What is your curl type? 

    HOW TO

    Wavy, curly, coily or textured:read our guide to discover all about your curl type  

    We are used to distinguishing straight or curly hair, but did you know that there are many more types? There are three types of straight hair, wavy hair, curly hair and three of coily or textured hair. If we go beyond the simple distinction between straight and curly hair and go for a more detailed classification, you too may find out that your hair is different from what you think.

     

    Curl Patterns

    As mentioned above, there are twelve types of hair. Each type is identified by a number – from 1 to 4– that grows progressively as the hair movement increases. Type 1 refers to straight hair, type 2 to wavyhair, type 3 to curly hair, type 4 is for coily and textured hair. Within each category, there is an additional subdivisioninto A, B, C that describes how the curl winds. 

    WAVY

    2

    A B C 

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     CURLY

    3

    A B C

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    COILY

    4

    ABC

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    Shampoo and conditioner for curls 

    Caring for curly hair starts with shampoo. Curly and wavy hair tends to get frizzy by nature, but if you use products that are too heavy, it can lose vitality and volume. In your curl care routine, you first need a moisturizing shampoo that gives elasticity and softness. Then follow up with conditioner every time you shampoo your hair, and swap in a nourishing hair mask once a month. To learn more, read our complete guide to the best products for curly hair. 

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    Wavy hair 

    Type 2 waves can be very delicate or more evident and develop following an S pattern on lengths.

    2A - Wavy and fine hair
    The 2A texture is generally flatter at the root, and it becomes softer from the ears down to the ends. Being barely visible, this type of wavy hair that can be straightened easily.

    2B - Wavy and thick hair
    Your hair is mostly straight at the roots and fall in S bends that are more defined from the mid-length to the ends. It is a medium texture with some frizz especially around the head.

    2C - Wavy and full hair
    Waves are defined from the roots. This texture is generally thick or coarse and is prone to frizz. 

    Styling products for wavy hair 

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    Curly hair  

    The spirals of type 3 curly hair may range from loose to tight and bouncy. They are almost always prone to frizzing.

    3A - Large spiral soft curls
    Curls feature big and large spirals. Ringlets tend to be shiny with a well-defined scroll shape.

    3B - Tight spiral curls
    This type of curl is characterized by spirals that start right off the roots. Curls are bouncy and are halfway between ringlets and corkscrews. They have volume and tend to be coarse and full.

    3C - Corkscrew curls
    It is thick hair prone to frizz and the curl size if fairly tight, typically with the circumference of a pencil or straw Type C hair is the one with tightest spirals in category 3, yet it’s also the one that tends to feature the largest volume. 

    Styling products for curly hair 

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    Coily and textured hair 

    This hair is commonly referred to as coily and textured hair. It is naturally very dry, thus requiring extra moisture and care. Shafts form small zig-zag curls.

    4A - Tiny coils
    This type of hair can shorten up to half its length once dried: the width of the spiral does not exceed that of a pencil.

    4B - Z-shaped or S-shaped coils
    Zig-zag coils that do not form a true spiral, but rather a broken line. Hair is very delicate, with great volume and prone to frizz.

    4C - Tight textured hair
    These coils have the highest degree of contraction once dried. The spiral is very tight and the hair shaft very delicate.  

    Styling products for coily hair 

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