How can you tell the difference between the curly hair types?
There are three types of curly hair using the Andre Walker system. There is type 3A, 3B, and 3C. These include loose curls, typically type 3A to tight, springy ringlets that are type 3C and the intermediate curl, type 3B.
What affects the natural curl of your hair and its apparent hair type?
The apparent visual difference between the three types of curly hair (Type 3 hair) is the diameter or tightness of the curls and their ability to maintain their curl. The ability of curly hair to hold its curl depends on many factors, for example:
The greater the diameter and the ellipticity of your hair, the tighter, springy and the stronger your curl will be.
Why knowing your curly hair type is important?
How you care for your hair, including whether you can brush it or not and what with, and the products and styling choices you make will depend on your curl type. So finding your curl type is essential in getting the best health and beauty from your hair.
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