Curly hair can be a challenge to care for. When it is healthy and you know how to best style it, it looks amazing, but getting to that point may require some trial and error. There are a variety of different types of curls, and once you determine what type of hair you have, it makes it much easier to pick products. For example, 3c hair products are designed to emphasize the amazing curl pattern of 3c hair, add moisture, and protect from humidity, which leads to frizz.
Different Curl Patterns
If your hair is totally straight, it is considered type 1 hair. Type 2 hair is wavy. This type of hair may actually appear straight. If you consider your hair straight, but it has a tendency to get bigger, puffy, or frizzy in humid weather, or you have some texture to it when you get out of the shower, but it dries straight, you may have type 2 hair.
Curly hair that has a definite pattern, such as an “S” or “Z” is considered type 3 hair. Type 3 hair has plenty of curl and volume and only gets bigger the more humid the weather. You do not need to coax curl out of type 3 hair.
Type 4 hair is kinky, with tight coils. It is often very dry and delicate. Type 4 hair needs added moisture and does best when you avoid heat styling entirely.
Regardless of the type of curls you have, you want to explore the products that will work best. For example, 3c hair products will add moisture and help give your curls definition. If you are not sure what type of curls you have, or the best products for your hair, get in touch with Texture My Way for recommendations.
