Shampoo every 2-3 days (2a + 2b) ot 3-5 days (2c)
Make sure you use a cleansing shampoo to avoid greasy hair We recommend a gentle shampoo like Davines- Dede Though sulfates aren’t as damaging to type 3 textures as it is for curlier hair, we still recommend keeping away from them (especially 2c). You don’t struggle too much with your hair drying out and, in fact, it may get greasy if go more than 3-4 days without washing You’re most concerned with reducing and controlling frizz, and finding styling products that hold your waves without weighing them down Your hair is wavy or S-shaped, ranging from very loose waves to deeper, tighter waves Since you more than likely have more than one curl pattern and texture on your head, we recommend choosing the two pictures that look closest (ex: 3b/c) To determine yoru hair type, look at the chart above with showcases the differences between the hair types 2-4. Knowing this information will help you in making better product purchasing decisions and become more aware of the styling possiblities available to you.ĭisclaimer: Keep in mind that if your hair has experienced any sort of dramatic chemical, environmental or heat damage, you most likely aret seeing your true hair texture ( you may also notice that your roots are curlier than your ends) Discovering your curl pattern allows you to understand some of the unique characteristics that define your hair and how it behaves. Though the hair typing method, developed by Oprah’s own hairstylist Andre Walker, may not be a perfect science, it has proven to be helpful for many people trying to make sense of whats exactly is going on on top of their head. Several different curl patterns can exist on the same head which can sometimes make it difficult to get your hair looking cohesive and put together when trying out certain styles. The truth is that figuring out your curl pattern takes time and patience. Despite the beliefs of some, Curly hair isn’t just one big category and, in fact, it encompasses a wide variety of wave and curl types - each with its own unique characteristics and care needs. Working in a Textured hair salon, we get asked a lot about hair type and curl/wave pattern.