Masami Mekabu Hydrating Styling Cream

Decoding your Curl Type

Every individual's hair is unique, and understanding your specific curl type is a crucial step in embracing and enhancing your natural beauty. From loose waves to tight coils, identifying your curl pattern can guide you in choosing the right products and styling techniques for your hair. In this guide, we'll delve into the various curl types and provide insights on how to determine your own, empowering you to nurture and celebrate your natural curls.

Understanding the Basics: start with the Curl Spectrum. Curls come in a diverse range of patterns, and the naturally curly hair spectrum is often classified into four main types: Type 2 (Wavy), Type 3 (Curly), Type 4 (Coily), and further categorized by subtypes within each type.

1. Type 2: Wavy Hair

    

   • 2A: Loose, beachy waves
   • 2B: Defined S-shaped waves
   • 2C: Thick, coarse waves with a slight curl
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2. Type 3: Curly Hair

    

   • 3A: Well-defined, loose curls
   • 3B: Springy, bouncy curls
   • 3C: Tight, corkscrew curls
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3. Type 4: Coily Hair

    

   • 4A: Defined, S-shaped coils
   • 4B: Z-shaped coils with less defined curls
   • 4C: Tight coils with minimal curl definition
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Determining Your Curl Type: Identifying your curl type involves assessing the natural pattern and characteristics of your hair.

Once you've identified your curl type, tailoring your hair care routine becomes more intuitive. Here are some general tips for caring for each curl type:

1. Wavy Hair (Type 2):

    

   • Use light-hold styling products to enhance natural waves.
   • Air-dry or use a diffuser for a more defined wave pattern.
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2. Curly Hair (Type 3):

    

   • Embrace curl-enhancing creams like MASAMI Mekabu styling cream for hydration and definition.
   • Scrunch your curls to encourage bounce and shape.
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3. Coily Hair (Type 4):

    

   • Deep condition regularly to maintain moisture and use a nourishing conditioner like MASAMI Mekabu Hydrating Conditioner.
   • Employ the LOC (Leave-In, Oil, Cream) method for sealing moisture into tight coils.

When we buy products, most of us just think of using them "as directed" -- the way the label tells us. But sometimes if you mix products in an unexpected and new way, you can create new uses and new opportunities. This is certainly the case in beauty. You can experiment and sometimes, get even more out of your products.

Take MASAMI's products for example.

MASAMI Styling Cream + Madame Lemy Powder (use on your roots as a dry shampoo) + May11 Hair Oil = Motorcycle Hair

MASAMI Conditioner + Kalme Co Liquid Gold = Overnight Hair Treatment to leave hair soft and silky. Top it off with a d'hair hair turban and you'll protect your pillowcases from getting covered with product.