Liebe Lockenköpfe,
I am often asked which products are best suited to which curl type. I would therefore like to use today's blog post to provide a clear overview of the different curl types and their groupings. This way you can find the right care for your curl type and support your curls in the best possible way.
Wie findest Du Deinen Lockentyp?
Finding your own curl type takes time and attention. Despite the popular belief that curls are simply curls, there are a variety of curl types, each with their own characteristics and properties. It's easy to categorize hair as straight or curly, but that doesn't capture the true beauty of unique waves, crimps and curls. So, how do you determine your own curl type? Here's a hint: it takes patience, time and above all, love for your curls!
The curl types in detail
Typ 2a: eine leichte „S“ Bewegung in den Haaren die nah am Kopf bleibt. Eher feine Haare
.Typ 2b: ähnliche „S“ form wie Typ 2a aber neigt etwas mehr zu Frizz auf der Krone. Verliert leicht die Definition.
Type 2c: this hair has the coarsest wave form among the wavy curls. They consist of some real curls, not "just" waves.
Typ 3a: Locken zeigen ein klares "S" -Muster, das gut definiert und gewöhnlich federnd ist. Dieser Lockentyp hat einen Umfang von der Breite eines Stückes Bürgersteigkreide.
Type 3b: These curls have more volume and a smaller circumference than type 3a - roughly like a lipstick
Type 3c: The curls resemble tight corkscrews and have approximately the circumference of a pencil or straw. Type 3c hair tends to be denser and coarser than type 2 or 3 hair.
Typ 4a: Dicht gewundenes Haar mit einem "S" -Muster. Es hat mehr Feuchtigkeit als Typ 4b und ein sichtbares Lockenmuster. Der Umfang der Spiralen ist nahe dem einer Häkelnadel.
Type 4b: the curly strands have a "Z" shape and a less defined curl pattern. Instead of curling, the hair bends at sharp angles like the letter "Z". Type 4b hair is tightly coiled and can feel wiry to the touch. This is also known as Kinky hair because of the kinks in the "Z" shape
Type 4c: The hair consists of strands that are almost impossible to define without the use of styling products. Type 4c hair can range from: fine, thin and soft to coarse, with dense strands.
Curl types by texture
Another way to categorize hair is by texture. There is often overlap between the type groups, but the texture of the hair makes it easy to distinguish the different curl types:
KinkyKinky has a zig-zag shape rather than classic curls or waves. They tend to get tangled, especially at the ends, which is often a sign that it's time for a cut.
Coily: Coily-Haare formen enge Rollen (oder „Coils“), die wie Spiralen wirken. Sie sind sehr vielseitig, aber auch empfindlich – besonders bei feinen Haaren, die nur eine sehr feine natürliche Schutzschicht besitzen.
Curly: Curly-Haare bilden Spiralen oder lose Locken. Diese Textur braucht viel Feuchtigkeit, um eine schöne Definition zu erreichen, und ein bisschen Frizz kann den Locken Charakter verleihen.
Wavy: Wavy has a natural wave shape and no strong curls or spirals.
No matter what type of curl you have, all curls can be damaged by coloring, straightening, chemical treatments or simply by incorrect care and therefore need a lot of love and attention. So you could say that 'damaged' curls are a hair type in their own right!
What does which curl type need?
The care of different curl types is just as different. So what does which curl type need?
Type 2:Make sure you use lighter products that won't weigh your hair down. Mousse, gel and cream gels are good for soft waves.
Typ 3 a - 3b: brauchen weniger feuchtigkeit, eher Styling-Creme, ein Creme-Gel oder Styling-Milch für weniger Frizz aber mehr Definition.
Typ 3c: Verwende Styling-Cremes oder Puddings, die befeuchten. Mindestens einmal pro Woche tiefen Conditioner, um Elastizität und Feuchtigkeit zu erhalten.
Type 4: Requires a creamy humectant to maximize protection and moisture. A curl-defining pudding or soufflé/smoothie can safely stretch the curls for twist-outs and braid-outs.
No matter what type you are, you should always use sulfate-free shampoos to preserve your hair's natural moisture and protect it from drying out.
I think it's also the case that no Lockenkopf can be pinned down to one curl type. I have what feels like three different curl types on my head.
Wenn Du Dir nicht sicher bist welches die besten Produkte für Dich sind, schick mir ein Foto Deiner Locken zusammen mit Deinem „Locken-Anliegen“ und ich helfe Dir gerne dabei die richtigen Produkte für Deine Locken zu finden. Ich freue mich natürlich auch so von Euch zu hören, jedes Feedback hilft mir lockenkopf noch besser zu gestalten.
(ich spreche Deutsch, Englisch und Spanisch)
Cordially
Rosa Maria
