Dear Curly Heads

I am often asked which products are for which type of curls, so I would like to use today's blog post to give you a clear overview of the different Curls, or to create your "groupings".

What do you think of your curl guy?

Finding your own curl guy takes time. Despite the widespread belief that curls, curls are, there are wide variations of curl types. Each type with its own characteristics and properties. Although it is easy to divide hair into straight and curly, this is not a measure of the true beauty of the unique waves, curls and curls. So how do you determine your own curl type? Foretold, it takes time, time and love.

The curl types in detail

Type 2a: a slight "S" movement in the hair that stays close to the head. Rather fine hair.

Type 2b: similar "S" shape as type 2a but tends to have more frizz on the crown Loses definition easily.

Type 2c: these hairs have the coarsest wave shape among the wavy curls. They consist of some real curls, not "only" waves.

Type 3a: Curls show a clear "S" pattern that is well defined and usually springy. This type of curls has a circumference the width of a piece of pavement chalk.

Type 3b: These curls have more volume and a smaller circumference than type 3a - roughly like a lipstick

Type 3c: The curls resemble tight corkscrews and have approximately the circumference of a pen or straw. Hair of type 3c tends to be denser and coarser than hair of type 2 or 3.    

Type 4a: Tightly curled hair with an "S" pattern. It has more moisture than type 4b and a visible curl pattern. The circumference of the spirals is close to that of a crochet hook.

Type 4b: the curly strands have a "Z" shape and a less defined curl pattern. Instead of curling, the hair bends at sharp angles like the letter "Z". Type 4b hair is tightly coiled and can feel wiry to the touch. This is also known as Kinky hair because of the kinks in the "Z" shape

Type 4c: The hair consists of strands that are almost impossible to define without the use of styling products. Type 4c hair can range from: fine, thin and soft to coarse, with dense strands.

Curl types by texture

Another method of grouping hair is according to its texture, because there is often overlap in the "Type Groups" so that it will be easy to distinguish hair according to its texture:

Kinky:Kinky has kinks in English: "kinks". This means that the strands of hair have a zig-zag shape, not curly or wavy. A good sign that Kinky hair is once again a Cut is when the ends get tangled.

Coily: Coily shapes roll, from the English: "Coil" which means roll or coil. Coily is very versatile, but also very sensitive. Especially if the hair is fine, as it only has a very fine, natural protective sheath.

Curly: Curly stays more in strands and wraps around itself in spirals or a loose curl shape. Curly is English for curly. This texture needs a lot of moisture to have a defined curl pattern, a little frizz can give these curls personality.

Wavy: Wavy hair is when the hair is shaped in waves.

But no matter what type of curls you have, they can all be dyed, smoothed, chemically or simply wrong Treatment, break; and need love. So you could describe "broken" as its own hair type J

What does which type of curl need?

The care of the different types of curls is also different. So what does each type of curl need:

Type 2:Make sure to use lighter products that do not stress your hair. Mousse, Gel and cream gels are well suited for soft waves.

Type 3ato 3b: need less moisture, more styling cream, a cream gel or styling milk for less frizz but more definition.

Type 3c:Use styling creams or puddings that moisturize. Use deep conditioner at least once a week to maintain elasticity and moisture.

Type 4:needs a creamy Humectants, to maximize protection and moisture. A Curl-Defining Pudding or Soufflee/Smoothie can safely stretch the curls for Twist-Outs and Braid-Outs. 

No matter what type you are, you should definitely use sulfate-free shampoos to maintain your hair's natural moisture and protect it from drying out.

I think it's also the case that no Lockenkopf can be pinned down to one curl type. I have what feels like three different curl types on my head ☺️

If you are not sure which are the best products for you, send me a photo of your curls together with your "curl request" and I will help you to find the right products for your curls. Of course I'm happy to hear from you, every feedback helps me to make my curls lockenkopf even better.
(I speak German, English and Spanish)

Cordially 

Rosa Maria