The curl starts directly from the root and has a medium to coarse texture. Similar to an S-Curl, this curl pattern can be frizzy in humid weather and is often densely packed, resulting in a lot of body. Ringlet curls have a slight spring back effect when cut and do not need the diffuser to dry unless you want a tighter Spiral Curl. However, they are slightly tighter in that their circumference measures that of a pencil. The curls start directly at the root, are prone to frizz and are densely packed.
Spiral curls tend to grow out before they curls start to grow down and have a significant spring back effect when cut. I find after I comb product though it is thick and rich. Soft and smooth! I leave it in as a styling aid, very manageable! Diane U. A leave-in product and a curl definer make up the standard routine, but both Amiel and Francois agree there are more factors to bringing out the best in your texture. The system thought up by the curly community works pretty well—even if there has been some debate about it—but as with everything, the better you can know your hair, the easier it will be to pick the best curly-hair products for you.
They are porosity, elasticity, and curl variance. The term refers to how easily your hair sucks up liquids, i.
If you have no idea where you fall on the porosity scale, Francois says an easy test can clear things up. Dunk the ends of a lock of your hair in a cup of water or take a bath, any excuse , and see if your hair floats, sinks, or stays somewhere in the middle. Boom, you know your porosity. If it sinks, your hair takes in liquids easily. Look for lighter, water-based products, Francois says.
Amiel suggests stretching a curl out with your fingers. But he warns against reaching for oils to do the job. That sentence strikes fear right into our oil-loving hearts, but unfortunately, he compares them to wetsuits in a bad way. Instead, Amiel recommends water-based products. So what happens if you have two curl types on your one head?
Still not sure what curl type you fall into? We asked the pros to help identify and define each curl pattern, along with product recommendations to make the curl-care aisle a little more inviting the next time you wander down it.
We all know how fast our tubes and jars go empty. Frizz can be a factor depending on the porosity. You typically have medium- to lower-porosity hair depending upon chemical or heat damage.
Hydrating shampoos and conditioners, especially for longer lengths, will help minimize frizz. Leigh Hardges , a stylist at Maxine Salon in Chicago, suggests water-based products like mousses and gels to give your waves the best results possible. Coily curls need deep hydration to retain definition and shine.
Our Curl Elongator is an elongating conditioning styler that defines and detangles even the tightest coils—for soft, shiny, frizz-free curls, without the shrinkage. You can also mix, match, and combine hair stylers based on your hair type, curl pattern, and desired result. These products were designed to work well together to give you strong, beautiful curls.
Your curls give you personality, so embrace them! Whether you have loose curls or tight coils, all you have to do is find the right products to for your curls. At Living Proof, we are here to help. Crafted with curls in mind, our hair products will allow you to rock beautiful hairstyles for curly hai r. Silk Scrunchies. Satin Scrunchies. Satin Headbands. Satin Donuts. Satin Lined Hats. Jet Black.
Washed Burgundy. Sky Blue. Washed Grey. Knowing your curl type can help you identify the best products, treatments and styling techniques for your curls. The curl type system focuses on 3 types - wavy, curly and coily, which are then broken down in 3 further sub types that are determined by the shape and diameter of your curl.
Match your curl type to the pictures below, and follow these curly ladies for lots of styling tips and product application techniques to make the most out of your curls.
Note that no curl is the same, so you may not fit perfectly into one category or subcategory. Having many different curl types is completely normal and what makes our hair unique!
Wavy hair lies somewhere between straight and curly, and falls in loose S shapes. It has less sheen than straight hair and is more prone to frizz. It needs some extra hydration, but not too much as this will quickly weigh the waves down.
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