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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.
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 wavy hair, type 3 to curly hair, type 4 is for coily and textured hair. Within each category, there is an additional subdivision into A, B, C that describes how the curl winds.
2
A B C
3
A B C
4
ABC
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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