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Hair 101: Understanding Your Hair Type, Curl Pattern & Porosity

Hey there, hair Luva! Have you ever wondered why some people have straight hair while others have curls that bounce like springs? Or why some hair drinks up moisture while others stay dry no matter how much oil you add? Let’s break it all down—super simple, so everyone, from kids to grown-ups, can understand!

1. Hair Type: Straight, Wavy, Curly & Coily

Think of hair like a road. Some roads are straight, some have little curves, and others have big loops and twists. That’s how hair works too!

• Straight Hair (Type 1) → No bends, just smooth and straight. Think of a slide at the park!

• Wavy Hair (Type 2) → A little curve, like ocean waves on a calm day.

• Curly Hair (Type 3) → Defined curls, like a spring that bounces back when you pull it!

• Coily Hair (Type 4) → Super tight curls or zigzags, like a tiny spiral or a fluffy cloud.

💗 Why It Matters: Different hair types need different care. Curly and coily hair need more moisture, while straight hair gets oily faster.

2. Curl Patterns: The Magic Behind Your Curls

Now, let’s go deeper! If you have waves, curls, or coils, they come in different shapes:

• 2A, 2B, 2C (Wavy Hair) → Loose S-shape waves to more defined ones.

• 3A, 3B, 3C (Curly Hair) → Big curls to tight ringlets.

• 4A, 4B, 4C (Coily/Kinky Hair) → Small spirals to tight zigzags that shrink when dry.

💗 Why It Matters: Knowing your curl pattern helps you pick the right products! Looser curls need lightweight products, while tighter curls need thick, rich ones.

3. Hair Porosity: How Thirsty Is Your Hair?

Imagine your hair is a sponge. Some sponges soak up water quickly, while others take forever. That’s porosity—how well your hair absorbs moisture.

• Low Porosity → Hair doesn’t absorb moisture easily. Water and products sit on top instead of soaking in.

• Medium Porosity → Just right! Hair absorbs and holds moisture well.

• High Porosity → Hair drinks up moisture fast but loses it quickly, too—like a leaky cup.

💗 Test Your Hair: Take a strand of clean hair and drop it in a glass of water.

• Floats? Low porosity.

• Sinks slowly? Medium porosity.

• Sinks fast? High porosity.

4. Best Products for Every Hair Type & Porosity

💗 Pro Tip: Click the product names to shop my recommended picks!

For Wavy Hair (2A-2C)

🧚🏾‍♀️ Lightweight Leave-In Conditioner: SheaMoisture Coconut & Hibiscus Curl & Style Milk

🧚🏾‍♀️ Mousse for Hold & Volume: Not Your Mother’s Curl Talk Mousse

🧚🏾‍♀️ Lightweight Oil: OGX Renewing + Argan Oil of Morocco

For Curly Hair (3A-3C)

🧚🏾‍♀️ Moisturizing Curl Cream: Camille Rose Curl Luv Moisture Milk

🧚🏾‍♀️ Defining Gel: Eco Styler Olive Oil Gel

🧚🏾‍♀️ Deep Conditioner: Camille Rose Algae Renew Deep Conditioner

For Coily/Kinky Hair (4A-4C)

🧚🏾‍♀️ Thick, Nourishing Butter: Qhemet Biologics Amla & Olive Heavy Cream

🧚🏾‍♀️ Heavy Oil for Sealing Moisture: Jamaican Black Castor Oil

🧚🏾‍♀️ Deep Conditioning Treatment: Aunt Jackie’s Flaxseed Fix My Hair Mask

For Low Porosity Hair

🧚🏾‍♀️ Lightweight Leave-In: Kinky Curly Knot Today Leave-In Conditioner

🧚🏾‍♀️ Hydrating Mist: TGIN Rose Water Curl Refresher

🧚🏾‍♀️ Steam Cap to Open Cuticles: Thermal Heat Cap for Deep Conditioning

For High Porosity Hair

🧚🏾‍♀️ Thick Moisturizing Cream: SheaMoisture Manuka Honey & Mafura Oil Hair Masque

🧚🏾‍♀️ Protein-Rich Treatment: Aphogee 2-Step Protein Treatment

🧚🏾‍♀️ Sealant Oil: ORS Olive Oil for Strength & Shine

Your hair is unique and beautiful! The more you understand it, the better you can care for it. Whether your hair is straight, wavy, curly, or coily—treat it with Luv, and it’ll Luv you back!

💌 Drop a comment below with your hair type & porosity! Need help choosing products? I got you!

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