Curl Types

Some blessed soul figured out a way to make it a bit clearer for us to identify different curl types. Super important... as you will see they all have their own characteristics (and beauty). Curls usually have S or Z type patterns with variations in between.

Type 1- the absence of curl. Ranging from fine/fragile to course /thick

Type 2- wavy, not overly oily or dry.

Allows for different styling options.
Reflects shine well. Resilient and prone to frizz

2a)-fine and usually thin, relatively easy to straighten or curl using heating tools.

2b)-waves that tend to adhere to the shape of the head.

2c)- fairly course, frizzes easily.

Type 3- spiral curls. Prone to tangling, breakage, dryness and frizz.
Not as light reflective as type 1 and 2.

3a)- large loose shiny curls

3b)-medium size, ringlets to corkscrew curl

3c)-tighter corkscrew curls, more prone to frizz.

Type 4- shrinkage up to 70%!

-The appearance of course strong hair.
-Is the most fragile of all hair types.
-Wiry strands may have a zigzag pattern or none at all.
-Extremely dry texture requires constant protection and hydration.

4a)-tight coils form an S pattern when stretched.

4b)-less defined pattern. Looks more like a Z

4c)-usually has to be defined by either twisting or braiding.

So, what type of curl pattern do you have?

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