Knowing your curl type: the foundation of a good hair care routine
You keep hearing about 2A, 3C, 4B... but you don't really know what they mean?
Don't panic. Understanding your curl type is the first step to effectively taking care of your textured hair.
🌀 Curl types: a simple classification
Hair is classified into 4 main families:
.Type 1: straight hair
.Type 2: wavy hair
.Type 3: curly hair
.Type 4: coily/kinky hair
Each type is divided into sub-categories A, B, and C depending on the shape, volume, and density of the curl.
📍 Type 2 (Wavy – 2A to 2C)
Light waves, sometimes frizzy
Needs: lightness, volume, definition without weighing it down
📍 Type 3 (Curly – 3A to 3C)
Well-formed, bouncy S-shaped curls
Needs: hydration, definition, soft hold
📍 Type 4 (Coily – 4A to 4C)
Tight coils, natural frizz, dense texture
Needs: nourishment, protection, protective styles
🔍 How to identify your type?
1.Wash your hair and let it air dry without any product
2.Observe its natural shape:
.Waves? → Type 2
.Loose spirals? → Type 3
.Tight coils or Z-pattern? → Type 4
3.You might also have several textures on the same head: that's normal!
💡 Why is it important?
Knowing your hair type helps you to:
✔️ Choose the right products and techniques
✔️ Adapt your routine to your real needs
✔️ Save time and reveal the natural beauty of your texture
🌺 Ikala hair care is coming soon...
At Ikala, we have formulated products designed to meet the real needs of textured hair:
-🧴 Gentle shampoo with ravintsara & ylang-ylang
-💧 Hydrating leave-in with tiaré & ylang-ylang
Launch scheduled in 6 weeks.