How to Find Your Curl Type & Best Products

Figuring out your curl type isn’t always easy—especially when you have multiple curl patterns on one head! Some sections may have looser waves, while others form tight coils that wrap around themselves.

The best way to determine your curl type is to examine your hair when it's wet. But before diving in, let’s break down the four main hair categories:

 

• Type 1 – Straight
• Type 2 – Wavy
• Type 3 – Curly
• Type 4 – Coily

 

Each type is further divided into subcategories (A, B, and C), based on curl diameter and texture.

Once you identify your curl pattern, you’ll want to use the right products to keep your curls hydrated, defined, and frizz-free.

• Mostly straight with a slight bend at the ends.
• Lightweight products work best to prevent weighing down waves.

 

🔹 Best Products for 2A Waves:

• Keratin Silk Moisturizer – Adds hydration without heaviness.
• Styling Foam – Gives volume and movement without making hair stiff.

 

• Starts straight at the roots but forms loose waves from mid-length down.
• Prone to frizz, so it benefits from lightweight hydration and anti-frizz products.

 

🔹 Best Products for 2B Waves:

• Keratin Silk Moisturizer – Helps maintain wave definition and prevents dryness.
• Mango Mojito Styling Gel – Enhances waves without a crunchy feel.

 

• More defined S-shaped waves that are mistaken for curls but don’t have springs.
• Most frizz-prone type in the 2 category.

 

🔹 Best Products for 2C Waves:

• Keratin Silk Moisturizer – Keeps waves soft and frizz-free.
• Styling Foam – Adds hold and lightweight definition.

 

• Large, bouncy spiral curls that start at the root.
• Needs products that add shine and hold curls in place.

 

🔹 Best Products for 3A Curls:

• Curl Defining Custard – Defines curls while keeping them soft.
• Mango Mojito Styling Gel – Locks in curls without making them stiff.

 

• Medium-to-small spiral curls that are fuller and more voluminous than 3A.
• Needs extra moisture and care to retain curl shape and bounce.

 

🔹 Best Products for 3B Curls:

• Curl Defining Custard – Provides definition while reducing frizz.
• Styling Foam – Lightweight yet effective for holding curls in place.

 

• Smaller, densely packed corkscrew curls with high volume.
• Prone to frizz and dryness, so hydration is key.

 

🔹 Best Products for 3C Curls:

• Curl Defining Custard – Keeps curls hydrated and defined.
• Mango Mojito Styling Gel – Provides strong hold without crunch.
• Hair Growth Oil – Helps retain moisture and prevent breakage.

 

• Tight S-shaped coils with noticeable shrinkage.
• Needs deep moisture to stay soft and prevent breakage.

 

🔹 Best Products for 4A Coils:

• Keratin Silk Moisturizer – Keeps coils soft and hydrated.
• Styling Foam – Enhances curl shape without making hair stiff.

 

• Dense coils shaped like a "Z".
• Needs extra hydration and a rich layering of products.

 

🔹 Best Products for 4B Coils:

• Hair Growth Oil – Nourishes scalp and strengthens coils.
• Curl Defining Custard – Adds moisture and enhances definition.
• Styling Foam – Helps set curls without buildup.

 

• Tightly packed, fragile coils with a zigzag pattern that can be hard to spot.
• Highly prone to shrinkage, dryness, and breakage.

 

🔹 Best Products for 4C Coils:

• Keratin Silk Moisturizer – Helps retain moisture.
• Mango Mojito Styling Gel – Provides hold without flaking.
• Hair Growth Oil – Seals in hydration and prevents breakage.

 

Want to find your exact curl type? Try this method:

1️⃣ Cut a few strands of clean hair.
2️⃣ Soak them in water.
3️⃣ Watch as they dry and observe the shape they form.

Once you’ve identified your curl pattern, you can choose the best styling products to enhance, define, and protect your curls.

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