Understanding your Curl type
helps you effortlessly style your hair
Curls can be categorised into 3 different types -
Wavy, Curly and Coily.
These can be further subdivided into subtypes according to the shape of your curl.
Wavy Hair
It appears straight when wet and begins to form waves as it dries. To maintain the natural movement and volume of wavy hair avoid using heavy styling products.
2A - Mostly straight at the crown with gentle subtle waves towards the ends, often forming naturally when air-dried.
2B - Hair grows straight at the roots but quickly forms medium to large S-shaped waves, reminiscent of beach waves.
2C - This wave pattern begins at the root and features small to medium S-shaped waves, sitting on the borderline between wavy and curly hair. Unlike curly hair, 2C waves do not form springs.
Curly Hair
Curls often appear wavy when wet but dry into distinct, three - dimensional spirals. It needs moisture as it is frizzy and dry.
3A - features large, loose spirals that start at the crown. These are soft, bouncy and easy to manage.
3B - Medium sized tight curls that resemble ringlets. This curl type can benefit from moisturizing and frizz controlling products.
3C - tightly packed curls that are defined and are smaller and denser than 3B and require more styling products like gels to maintain shape and control frizz.
Coily Hair
Feature very tight small zig-zag pattern or densely coiled S-shaped curls, often shrinking significantly when dry. They are naturally very dry.
4A - tight distinct S-shaped coils that form small looped rings.
4B - features a tiny zig-zag pattern with compressed coils.
4C - This type has the tightest coils, with a zig-zag pattern that is sometimes difficult to see. It's the most fragile of all hair types and prone to breakage with maximum shrinkage.