The term curly hair can mean different things to different people. To avoid confusion, it is best to be as specific as possible when trying to describe a particular hair type.
What some people call curly are strands that have a loopy or “S” shape. These follicles do not lie flat on the head, except maybe when they are wet. Fresh out of the shower and soaked with water this type may appear straight. Humidity usually leads to more curls.
A positive aspect of this type of hair is that in many ways it is more maintenance friendly. Getting that perfect look isn’t as difficult and takes less effort. It can be easily styled in its natural form after washing, and if you’re into a different look a blow dryer can help smooth out the curls for a straighter pattern. Gels and styling creams work well on creating specific styles with this type mane.
Even within this “S” shape pattern, there are several variations. The curls can be loose and loopy, kinky or tightly rolled and packed tightly together.
Kinky hair is very tightly curled, and while it appears to be course, it is actually fine, with strands in close proximity to one another. This dense grouping has a silky and soft feel. In its natural state this variety forms a bush, a fashion that reached its peak in the 60s and 70s. Many women use relaxers or hot combs to straighten out some of the curls and make the hair easier to manage. In its natural state (without the relaxer), this kind of tresses puffs when wet and in humid conditions.
This is one of the most fragile textures of hair, subject to breaking easily. WEN Fig Cleansing Conditioner is one of the curly hair products designed to prevent such damage and increase manageability. The WEN line also offers other products (conditioner and creams) in this vein.
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