You can use shampoo as little as once a week, as long as it’s a shampoo that’s specifically made for curly locks. Keep that hair clean and use a conditioner instead of shampoo. Are you going to have light, bouncing curls if they’re weighed down by product buildup and natural grime? Washing tips Yup, we know - some people believe that curls should be washed less. They can absolutely be your crowning glory if you treat them right, and your first step in the process is washing them regularly. That's why knowing your hair porosity is THE most important.If you fall into the 3A to 3C category and were born with naturally curly hair - congrats, you’re the envy of everyone who ever bought a curling iron! But you’re also savvy enough to know that curls can be both a beauty blessing and a management curse because your locks need special care to keep them looking good.Ĭurls can form as anything from big, relaxed loop-de-loops to corkscrews, which look like an old-school telephone cord. What works for one person (even with the same texture) may not work for you. Most people have more than one texture on their head! All you can do is enjoy what GOD gave you and understand that no two heads are created the same. Your texture plays a part but your porosity level is a bit more important overall. Personally, I believe that hair typing is only necessary when trying to understand what products may and may not work for you. Take a look at multiple sections of your hair and determine your hair type by looking at some pictures on the internet.If you blow dry or towel dry your hair, it could make finding your true hair type harder and can temporarily change your curl pattern. Don't blow dry or towel dry your hair.How do I determine my Hair Type?: Wonderful question. Relaxed hair can still be curly so don't be discouraged. Relaxed Hair: The curl pattern of a relaxed persons hair ranges from Type 1 to Type 3. Type 4c Hair is known to shrink to half it's length. The texture of individual hair strands tends to switch from thin/fine to wiry to coarse. Type 4c Hair: Type 4c Hair consist of a “Z” shaped zigzag pattern and shows little or no defined sections of hair. Type 4b Hair is clearly defined and had a clear curl pattern. Type 4b Hair: Takes on a tight crimpy pattern. The curls tend to be the width of a pencil and are quite springy. Type 4a Hair: Coily and forms tight perfectly cylindrical curls. Keeps the same shape usually when wet or dry. Type 4 Hairĭefinition: Classified ad hair that is coily and tightly curled without the defined ringlets of Type 3 Hair. It takes some manual manipulation to get the curls evenly defined but are moderately defined on their own. Are often highly textured and the hair strands are closely packed together that can also be known as clumping. Type 3c Hair: The curls are more tightly drawn and coily. Hair creams and gel can prevent it from becoming extremely frizzy. The hair is defined (moderately) on it's own but is extremely frizzy. Type 3b Hair: This consist of curls that are more spiraled and stringy than Type 3a Hair. Type 3a Hair: Loose Shirley Temple curls that are easily defined without manipulation or hair styling products. Unfortunately, Type 3 Hair also tends to be very dry. Type 3 Hair is naturally defined without manipulating it or using hair styling products. Type 3 Hairĭefinition: Naturally curly and is shaped like an “S”. Type 2c Hair is the frizziest of all Type 2 Hair and bounces or poofs slightly away from the face. Type 2c Hair: Waves that are tightly drawn so much that they start whirling around themselves to form loose spiral curls. This is about the time frame frizz will start to make itself known and sometimes gel based products are used to keep frizz at bay Yet the hair sticks closely to the head and won't bounce and or poof up. Type 2b Hair: Waves that are clearly defined and are more tightly drawn. This type isn't as frizzy as the next two hair types, but can become frizzy if too much product is applied. Type 2a Hair: Several natural ,loose, beach waves all over the head. Type 2 Hairĭefinition: Naturally wavy and forms an “S” shape. The individual strands tend to be thick and coarse. Type 1c Hair: Few areas with slight bends. Type 1b Hair: Type 1b Hair has sporadic bends and tend to curl under slightly It is flat with little or no body and is completely straight from root to tip. Type 1a Hair: This type of hair is naturally straight and can't hold a curl at all. Let's start shall we?ĭefinition: No curl pattern and is naturally straight. Here's another article about hair! Although this time it's about different types of hair which I believe you and I may find quite interesting.
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