July 2, 2012
Natural Hair Types
In order to maintain healthy natural hair, one must identify his/her hair type and use the proper hair products & care techniques accordingly. Textured hair requires special care and styling depending on the curl pattern! Naturally textured hair is divided into 3 categories;
Type 2- Wavy hair
Type 3- Curly hair
Type 4- Kinky/Coily hair
Type 2 Wavy hair :
The waves and curls in Type 2 hair forms a "S" shape and lay closely to the head. Wavy hair will not bounce, even if layered.
*Type 2 textures include light to very wavy patterns.
*Waves benefit from mousse, gels & lotions that will enhance waves without weighing them down.
Product Recommendations
*DevaCurl One Condtioner
*MopTop Gentle shampoo
*Curl Junkie Coffee Coco Curl Cream Lite
Type 3 Curly hair:
Curly hair tends to have a lot of body, and can be easily styled in its natural curl state or straightened with a blow dryer. Hair will appear straight while wet, but the curl pattern will appear once hair begins to dry.
*Type 3 textures include lightly curly to very curly patterns that are well defined
*Curls benefit from leave-in conditioners and dependable stylers.
Product Recommendations
*Jane Carter Hydrating Invigorating Shampoo
*Jessicurl Too Shea Extra Moisturizing Conditioner
*Gleau Nourishing Oil blend
Type 4 Kinky/Coily hair:
Tightly coiled hair that has a defined curl pattern, that is prone to shrinkage, and that will spring back when pulled. Moisturizers are extremely critical; this hair type is very delicate and easily breaks.
*Type 4 textures include fine & thin to wiry & coarse coils with lots of densely packed strands
*Coils benefit from pomades, gels and leave-in conditioners to maintain moisture
Product Recommendations
*MYhoneychild Twist Out Cream
*Blended Beauty Soy Cream Shampoo
*Oyin Handmade Whipped Pudding
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***It is extremely important that you learn as much about your natural hair as possible in order to keep your natural curls in order!!!!
As always, Feel free to post your ?s and/or comments below!
Peace & LOVE
