{"id":4538,"date":"2020-01-21T07:40:50","date_gmt":"2020-01-21T12:40:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/prose.com\/?p=4538"},"modified":"2020-10-21T07:40:24","modified_gmt":"2020-10-21T11:40:24","slug":"curly-hair-method","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/prose.com\/blog\/curly-hair-method","title":{"rendered":"Shape Your Routine Around Your Unique Curls"},"content":{"rendered":"

In general, there are four types of hair: Type 1 is straight, Type 2 is wavy, Type 3 is curly, and Type 4 is coily-kinky. But did you know you can classify your hair even further? Prose Director of Education and veteran stylist Faith Huffnagle<\/a><\/span> explains it like this: Subcategory A encompasses fine curls, C is a coarser texture, and B is somewhere in between\u2014or a combination of A and C. So for example, if you\u2019re a 2A, your hair is wavier and finer compared to the 2B\u2019s and 2C\u2019s. Keep in mind that it\u2019s possible to be a combination of textures, too, like a 3BC.<\/p>\n

Finding the right product<\/h2>\n

Now that you\u2019ve figured out your curl type it\u2019s time to determine the ideal regimen. There can be multiple ways to style one curl type, so keep in mind that finding the right routine may take some trial and error.<\/p>\n

All hair types can work with leave-in conditioners, oil, or mousse. If you have Type 2, 3, or 4 you can try a curl cream. But sometimes, the best option is to layer. Huffnagle says Types 3 and 4 can try a leave-in conditioner<\/a><\/span> followed by oil<\/a><\/span> then cream (LOC) or leave-in conditioner followed by cream then oil (LCO), or leave-in, cream, oil, then gel (LCOG).<\/p>\n

\u201cDepending on hair porosity<\/a><\/span> and texture, layering can help seal in the necessary balance of moisture and proteins in between washes,\u201d she says. \u201cSome hair types can go up to one week without needing a full rewash but can touch up dry hair or frizz with water-based moisturizers, like leave-in conditioners.\u201d<\/p>\n

Tips for all curly hair types<\/h2>\n

Regardless of which product you use, Huffnagle offers some info on curly hair best practices:<\/p>\n