Curl Guide

A guide for distinguishing, learning about & caring for your curly hair type

Discover more about our patterns by clicking the tiles below

TIGHT TEXTURES

4A-4C

COILY

3C-4B

CURLY

3B-3C

LOCS

Learn more about key curl type topics

DRYNESS / DAMAGE

TRANSITIONING

POROSITY

PROTECTIVE STYLES

CURL PATTERN

Where your originality is the standard; where you are your own prototype.

We like to think of our curly hair types & wavy hair patterns as constellations of coils, curves, curls, waves & the ringlet; where each different type of curl flourishes. At PATTERN, we’ve created a curl pattern chart to help you define which type your hair is & find the best hair products & hair routine to promote vibrant & healthy hair.

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TIGHT HAIR TEXTURES

OFTEN DESCRIBED AS:dense, kinky hair, type 4 hair, cloud-like, gravity-defying, type 4 hair…

Distinguishing Features

Tight textures & tight curls crave as much moisture as they can get; our delicate strands need hair care & protection to prevent breakage; they easily fluff into an afro with awe-inspiring volume; our natural hair loves to spend time in protective styles to remain moisturized (using the right styling product!) , to support our delicate ends & to aid in length retention.

4B hair
4B hair or 4B curls are luscious Z-pattern coils that bend & flare in a zig zag pose

4C hair
4C hair or curls are velvety coils with a tight curl that flows, breakdances & freestyles

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    Intensive Conditioner

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    Heavy Conditioner

    Heavy Conditioner

    for coilies

    20% OFF
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  • Leave-In Conditioner Leave-In Conditioner

    Leave-In Conditioner

    Leave-In Conditioner

    for curly hair, coilies & tight textures

    20% OFF
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    Wide Tooth Comb

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COILY HAIR

OFTEN DESCRIBED AS: springy, spongy, tight, type 4 hair, type 3 hair…

Distinguishing Features

Coily hair is tightly-packed corkscrew curls that scrunch up & and give extreme volume; tend to be finer in texture & weight; need extreme moisture to stay soft, defined & and resist tangles; our coils do well with twist-outs & stretched-style techniques.

4A hair
Type 4A curls has a supple S-pattern coil that leans & struts snap-back stuff

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    Moisture Milk

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    for curlies, coilies & tight textures

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    Hydration Shampoo

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    20% OFF
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    Heavy Conditioner

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    Leave-In Conditioner

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    Jojoba Oil Blend

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CURLY

OFTEN DESCRIBED AS:bouncy, ringlets, springy, type 3 hair, frizzy…

Distinguishing Features

Frizz is our friend; big, buoyant spirals; our texture tends to be thick & coarse hair, & our curls often vary in shape around the head; dryness can creep in to tousle up our ringlet curl, so moisture is key for maintaining curl definition & shine.

3B hair
Type 3B curls or type 3b hair are stretchy curls with a bounce to the ounce that double dutch in the wind

3C hair
Type 3C curls are flexible S-pattern loose curls that turn, twirl, & twist into a two-step

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  • Leave-In Conditioner Leave-In Conditioner

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    for curly hair, coilies & tight textures

    20% OFF
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    Lightweight Conditioner

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    Cleansing Shampoo

    Cleansing Shampoo

    for curlies, coilies & tight textures

    20% OFF
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    Medium Conditioner

    Medium Conditioner

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    20% OFF
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    Hydrating Mist

    Hydrating Mist

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    Shower Brush

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Locs

Distinguishing Features


Locs love to grow tall, long & wide; Locs believe in growth, dimension, magnitude, & evolution; They love to take up space. Growing locs is a beautiful journey of coiling, twisting, palm rolling, braiding, or allowing the hair to organically grow & merge to create a fused hair strand which can range from micro size to larger free form; Locs curl types crave healthy scalp care & tender attention to their roots; they love products that provide moisture & hold such as our Hydrating Shampoo for curly hair without buildup & products that keep the scalp clean & hydrated.

Tips

-To prevent build up on the scalp & roots, add our Cleansing ShampooShampoo to your wash day routine.

-To moisturize & prevent dryness, apply Jojoba Oil Hair Serum or Argan Oil Hair Serum to the scalp.

-To stimulate & soothe each hair follicle, apply the Scalp Serum & massage in for added relief.

-Try using the Styling Cream for curly hair to create starter locs with braids, two-strand twists, comb coils & palm rolls.

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