Now, beauty is fluid and diversemeaning we’ll never fall into one box perfectly.

Such is the case with hair types.

So, no, this isn’t an exact science.

Alexandra Engler

But understanding your punch in is a very good place to start.

jot down 3 is curly, which changes depending on how tight the curl is.

Finding your hair throw in.

graphic chart for type 3a, 3b, or 3c curls

Listen, you may find yourself here because you already know your hair key in pretty well.

So choose the link below and come back here when you have your results.

Hair key in quiz.

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Not to mention there are other factors at play: hair porosity, density, and strand thickness.

Essentially you’ve just got to get to know the many facets of your hair,notjust pop in.

“I cannot stress studying your hair enough.

“Feel your hair out, document how it reacts.

Essentially, keep a journal for your hair and learn to love it.”

As they are not as defined inherently, they can be weighed down by product easier, too.

Styling tips:

throw in 3b

Here your spirals are getting tighter and more defined.

These will look like bouncy ringlets with a bit of spring and pop.

The width of these is similar to a large marker.

The hair is also quite voluminous and lush-looking.

key in 3c

This pattern is a tight loop, with a circumference like a pen.

You’ll also have a lot of volume, starting right at the root.

Other hair traits to consider.

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Think of hair types like you might skin types.

And while hair jot down plays a large role in your routine, the below will too.

But it also means it evaporates easily.

Hair that haslow porosityhas dense cuticles.

It also takeslonger to dry after getting wetas it’s holding all that water in.

you’re free to take ourhair porosity quizfor more information.

Hair density

Hair densityis basically how full your head of hair is.

This, in turn, determines how thin or thick your hair appears.”

Thin strands have a small circumference, while thick strands are larger.

If you could feel it, you have a thick diameter.

If it’s basically undetectable, it’s likely on the thinner side.

The takeaway.

Caring for your precious strands means you gotta get to know them.

One huge part of that puzzle?

Your curl bang out.