CURL TYPES

We'll enlighten you!

At the beginning of the curling journey, many curlies ask themselves: do I have waves, curls or coils? 🤷‍♀️ 
Find out now which types of curls there are and which one (or which ones) you have.

It's all a matter of genes.

Every characteristic in the human body is determined by our genes. DNA sequences affect everything from body size to skin tone to eye color, hair color and of course hair texture .

THERE ARE FOUR HAIR TYPES: 

Type 1: Straight, Type 2: Wavy, Type 3: Curly, Type 4: Very Curly

👉 Textured hair and straight hair have different compositions.

The composition of a strand of hair also affects the texture of the hair, i.e. whether it is straight or curly. In a 2007 study, multiple human hair samples of different shapes and textures were collected to examine structural elements related to the hair curl pattern.

Using electron microscopy to compare curly and straight hair fibers, it was observed that the former had an uneven distribution of a certain type of keratin (keratin is a protein and a main component of hair), while straight hair fibers had a symmetrical structure.

There are ways to artificially loosen or straighten curly hair. Some only have a temporary effect (like curlers), while some treatments make the changes more permanent, although these have some side effects.

💡 Small note: It is normal that your hair can consist of different hair types. 

Take away:

There is no such thing as "either curls or waves". Your hair is just as individual and special as you ❤️ That's why you may have different curl patterns in different places. And that makes you unique! Embrace it ✨

WHAT HAIR TYPE DO YOU ​​HAVE?

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