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Get to know your curls
All curls are not created equal, which means there is no universal care regimen that works for every type of curl. The key to healthy, happy curls is to understand your personal CURL PATTERN, HAIR TEXTURE and CURL CONDITION and select products and a treatment routine based on your specific needs. Keep in mind that you have 3 or 4 different curl patterns and multiple textures on one head of hair.
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Curl Pattern
Many people have more than one curl pattern. Take a minute to examine the different sections of your hair and decide which category best fits your curls.
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Loose/Waves
Soft, less defined waves approximately 2” wide. Hair becomes curlier with length.
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Curly
"Classic" curls approximately 1 to 1-1/2" wide. Lots of volume.
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Tight
A mixture of 1/2" to 1" wide curls throughout the hair.
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Kinky
Tiny ringlets of mostly "Z" shaped hair when stretched.
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Texture
When looking at your hair, it's important not to confuse texture with volume and density.
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Fine
Curly hair is often fine and quite delicate no matter how voluminous or tightly spiraled. Mostly found on people with “Tight” or “Kinky” curls.
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Medium
Slightly thicker than Fine texture, Medium texture is usually found on people with “Loose”, “Curly” and “Tight” curls.
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Coarse
These strands are thicker in diameter and are typically found on the straighter hair of Asian and Native Americans. Mostly found on hair with “Loose” curls.
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Condition
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Frizzy
Frizz is created when the environment robs the inner hydrating, conditioning layer of the hair of moisture and nutrients. The hair shaft is then virtually weightless, allowing tiny baby hairs to float away from the cuticle, creating a fuzzy halo effect.
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Dry
A dry curly mane acts unmanageable - strands don't relax and fall into healthy curl patterns. Dry (dehydrated) hair is a result of harsh cleansers, heat styling and environmental forces like the wind and sun.
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Damaged/Brittle
Extremely damaged curly hair behaves lifelessly regardless of any styling methods that are used. It is prone to breakage and is generally lacking nutrients. This level of damage is rare and is generally caused by repeated permanent coloring, chemical straightening and excessive product buildup.
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