What is the Hair Chart?
The Hair Chart shows different hair types and curl patterns.It was created by Andre Walker, a hairdresser in the United States, and classifies hair based on its different characteristics and the best way to treat it!.
Why use The Hair Chart?
Many people with curly and wavy hair find the hair chart very useful as it helps them select products best suited for their curl type. The hair chart is one of the best tools if you are trying to create a hair care routine and gives you insight into how to choose your products.
Of course, the hair chart also includes straight hair, but here we will focus on curly hair types. One thing to know is that a person can have more than one type of curls or pattern
Type 2 wavy curly hair
Types of Curly Hair -2A hair generally has an S-shaped pattern and is normally made up of light waves. 2B hair is wavy with a more defined S-pattern and tends to be much frizzier. 2C hair is wavy and tends to be frizzy, lack volume, and your hair may be straight at the roots.
Our ADVICE is to use the Shea Moisture All Day Frizz Control line to keep frizz under control, leaving your curls shiny and hydrated. Also use As I Am Curling Foam and Lightweight Leave-in Conditioner to co-wash.
Curly Hair Type 3
Curly Hair Type 3 -3A hair has a defined, loose curl type and can have a combination of different curl patterns. Your main fight is against frizz.
Our ADVICE You can try the line Shea Moisture Daily Hydration . A styling gel like As I Am Curling Jelly is ideal. Cantu Shea Butter is another great line for curly hair that needs hydration. Cantu Shea Butter curl activator is recommended.
Curly Hair Type 3C These curls are tight with a spiral pattern and can suffer from dryness and tangling.
Curly Hair Type 4
Curly Hair Type 4 This type of curly hair consists of tightly coiled curls and appears very voluminous. It is very fragile and prone to a lot of breakage and split ends. This type of curly hair needs a lot of hydration.
- 4A and 4B: Check out the KerCare CurlEssence line, very hydrating.
- 4C: These curls are very fragile; try butters and moisturizers. We recommend the Mielle Organics Pomegranate and Honey line, specially suitable for 4C curly hair.