How To Build Your Curly Hair Routine
Curly hair is beautiful and versatile. But it also requires a bit of extra love and care!
Whether you’re rocking soft waves or tight coils, creating a tailored haircare routine is key. This helps to keep your hair healthy, hydrated, and defined! Gorge, right?!
In today’s blog, we’ll break down the four types of curly hair, share essential curly hair care tips, and introduce (or reintroduce) you to our Four Curls range!
Let’s get into it…
Understanding The Types Of Curly Hair
Before even thinking about building a routine, you need to understand your curl type.
Curly hair is usually categorised into types, which include:
Type 2: Wavy Hair (subtypes: 2A, 2B, 2C)
Type 2 hair is what we’d call wavy, lying somewhere between straight and curly.
It has an S-shape and can go from loose waves (2A) to more defined, frizzy waves (2C).
Wavy hair is usually finer and can get oily or greasy quicker than other hair types. Lightweight products are best for this kind of hair.
Follow along with the types of curls with our chart below! 👇
Type 3: Curly Hair (subtypes: 3A, 3B, 3C)
Type 3 curls are usually springy and more well-defined.
3A curls show as loose and shiny, while 3B curls are tighter with more volume.
3C curls on the other hand are more densely packed, and can be defined as corkscrew curls. This type of curl needs more moisture to maintain definition and prevent breakage.
Type 4: Coily/ Kinky Hair (subtypes: 4A, 4B, 4C)
Type 4 curls are the tightest curl type. Coily hair tends to be more delicate and is usually more prone to dryness and breakage.
4A curls often form soft, defined coils, with 4B curls showing more of a zigzag pattern.
4C curls are usually super tight curls with minimal definition but maximum volume!
Each type of curly hair has its own unique needs. Understanding your curl pattern is crucial to make sure you pick the right products and techniques!
How To Care For Curly Hair: Tips & Essentials
Curly hair reacts well to moisture and gentle handling. This helps to bring out the right definition and bounce for each type of curl.
Whether your curl are loose waves or tight coils, the following tips will help you build a routine that works perfectly for them!
Cleanse without stripping
Start with a gentle, sulphate-free curly hair shampoo. Sulphates are found in most mainstream shampoos, but they’re not great for curls. They can dry out curls by stripping away their natural oils.
Our Four Curls Shampoo is a perfect choice! It’s specially formulated to help cleanse while retaining moisture. It’s also ideal for all curl types.
Hydrate with rich conditioners
After cleansing with a shampoo, follow with a deeply moisturising conditioner. Curly hair can be drier than straight hair as natural oils have a harder time travelling down each strand.
Our Four Curls Conditioner is enriched with nourishing ingredients. These help to soften, detangle, and hydrate your curls.
Looking for the best shampoo and conditioner for curly hair? Our Four Curls Shampoo and Conditioner Bundle is designed to work together to hydrate curly hair!
Moisturise with a leave-in conditioner
A high-quality leave-in conditioner for curly hair is essential in your curly hair routine!
These products help to seal in moisture and keep curls soft, shiny, and manageable.
Our Four Curls Leave-In Conditioner helps to give hydration without weighing hair down.
It’s the perfect solution for detangling hair after a shower and refreshing curls between washes!
Style with curl-enhancing mouse
Styling with products like mousse for curly hair helps to give lightweight hold to the hair. They also help hair have more volume and definition without crunch or stiffness.
The Four Curls Mousse helps enhance your natural curl pattern while keeping hair soft and bouncy.
Apply it to damp hair and scrunch upwards for the best results.
Protect while drying
Avoid regular towels as they can cause frizz and breakage. Instead, use a Microfibre Hair Wrap to protect hair and help it dry quicker.
Sleep smart
Overnight haircare is just as important as daytime haircare!
Use a Satin Pillowcase to help reduce friction on the hair while you sleep. This also helps to prevent tangles and dryness.
Whether you’re starting your curly journey or looking to upgrade your routine, the Four Curls has everything you could need!
Find your perfect curls now!
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