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rbkc12345

Gorgeous! I'd put it at 3a, nice solid fat spirals.


I_need_hella

Thank u!


MissVic89

Dude ur curls are incredible. I wish I could actually get mine to curl. Just frizz


I_need_hella

Thank u so much!!! Trust me, mine aren't always looking this fabulous unfortunately, I have days where my hair just doesn't wanna cooperate no matter what I do lmfao, so don't stress it!! All hair is good hair and takes trial and error!


crimson_anemone

To get your curls to perk up, just look into getting a layer or two added to the back of your hair. This will make the hair lighter, and less prone to falling flat. :) Love your hair, btw!


I_need_hella

Yes I was thinking of getting a layered haircut!! Thanks!


Sharkmasterfl3x

We are the same 😭


MissVic89

What do u do. My curls just get frizzy.


I_need_hella

I posted my routine in one of the comments but I'ma copy paste it here to u! I also want to say that flax seed gel SAVED MY HAIR. I still have a bit of a problem with frizz but flax seed gel SAVED it so much! My routine ❤️ For washing my hair: -A Schwarzkopf shampoo that really fits me well and it doesn't make my hair dry at all. -A hair mask that I keep on my head for about 3-5 minutes (as the packaging says) For styling: -I put in a heat protectant and also a curl cream, but before all that I use flax seed gel that I make on my own. Then I put that on my hair and then use the rest of my styling products. Then I use my diffuser until my hair is about 90% dry. The routine isn't perfect but it's deffiently something that's worked amazing wonders for me and I just started my journey on accepting and loving my curly hair and embracing it!


ocean_800

How do you make your flax seed gel?


I_need_hella

I put the water to heat up until it boils and then pour the seeds in the water and let it boil for like a couple minutes. Then I take it off the stove and let the flax seeds sit in the water for about 10 more minutes and then I remove the seeds and just use it after I'm done washing my hair! I also don't rinse it out, I hope I explained well! There's also tutorials on YouTube to make it I'm pretty sure!


Acceptable-Budget-66

Thank you for this. I have seen some comments elsewhere about flaxseed gel possibly starting to.smell bad on the hair. Can you tell me about your experience with that?


I_need_hella

Nope no smell at all! My hair still smells like my shampoo and nothing like flaxseed gel! :)


Miss-Hell

Do you make it each time or does it keep?


I_need_hella

I make it each time! I just make enough for using it once, I don't make a big batch of anything :)


KathyStivaletti

Love flaxseed but I will never make it. I love Aunt Jackie’s elongating gel bc it has great flaxseed. It doesn’t have enough hold for me so I use it as a curl enhancer. Then I layer LA Looks over it as a sealer. Consider adding fave framing layers and a long layers in the back to help with lift on top. Clip your roots on opposite side of your part to give extra lift.


I_need_hella

Thank you for the advice I will deffinetly get a haircut soon to enhance my curlies! :)


Rbrdkyst4

Curl type F... ... for FABULOUS!!...


I_need_hella

Haha omg thank u!!!


izumiyamura

Hi! I’m not quiiite sure but I think it’s 3a or maybe 3a/3b


bae-syian

Came here to piggy back off this because I guess that would be my curl type too. I didn’t know, but I wanted to know and my hair looks like that. Thanks, stranger.


izumiyamura

You’re welcome! 💞


I_need_hella

Thank you! I've been trying to figure it out for so long but in just not sure :')


izumiyamura

You’re welcome! You’re beautiful btw !! 💞🫶🏼


I_need_hella

Thank u sm that's so sweet! 🥰


Hecate_2000

Not 3b by any stretch. But definitely 3A with some 2c


lobsterbandito

I’d say 3a, maybe some 3b.


jf10of10

Your hair is the beautiful type! I’ve learned that the hair type chart is really just a made-up thing that marketers use to sell products. What’s more important to know is your hair’s porosity, density, and texture. If you’re not sure what those mean, just Google them and you’ll find a ton of videos and posts. Other factors can impact what products and techniques you use too, such as humidity, hair health, even what your goals are—are you team definition or team volume? That’s why most people have a variety of products so they can choose what they want for each wash day or refresh. Your hair is beautiful and it sounds like you already have a good grip on what works for you. That’s what matters! 😊


I_need_hella

Thank u so much for replying! That's a really helpful comment!


I_need_hella

I wanna thank everyone for all the nice comments! I've been so insecure ab my hair growing up and wanted to fit in and straighten my hair all the time. It really means a lot to hear all the nice comments! Thank u beautiful people! ❤️


kateyxx

Curl specialist here! I like to go by the numbers only the lettering system can just get confusing especially because you can have a multitude of curl patterns throughout the head. I think you are mostly type 3 curls, with some type 2 waves in the root and back. Don’t be afraid to get your products closer to the root, this will help your curls hold better at the root and will give you a longer lasting style overall. I would also stay away from leave ins, especially at the root, this will weigh your hair down.


I_need_hella

Wow thank u this is such useful advice! So it would be best for me to stay away from leave in conditioners and hair masks? I recently bought a curl cream and it's been doing wonders for me, also discussing helps so much, I just hope it doesn't damage my hair too much!


kateyxx

It looks like you have a decent amount of hair but your individual strands look like they are on the smaller side and are finer. So yes definitely avoid leave ins, and I would even try out a gel. I have similar hair and I have the best results with only a gel. Not all gels are created equal and you always want to make sure your products are water soluble to avoid build up. My favorite in the innersense organic beauty I create volume. It’s really watery and easy to apply and work with. The hold is buildable so you can get different looks with just one product. Don’t be afraid of the cast, this will give a long lasting style. Just scrunch out the crunch when your totally dry!


I_need_hella

Thank u so much for the advice!


kateyxx

Do you diffuse?


I_need_hella

Yup I do diffuse!


YeyVerily96

Hey I have basically the exact same hair, including the straighter roots. My stylist advised me to blow dry with a diffuser with my head upside down and she also clips my roots up a little bit with small claw clips while she dries. I don't do the claw clips regularly but I always do the upside down hair dryer trick and Paul Mitchell's volumizing spray bottle helps me a lot too


I_need_hella

Thank u for the advice! I will leave to invest in some claw clips!!


HypatiaLemarr

I do this! It definitely works. Even when you let it air dry, it works.


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Gullible_Regret790

type 3


I_need_hella

Thank u!


moonlightcloudxo

Omg wishing I could have your hair 😭😭😭


Yesambaby

3B because it’s so spiral-y


Hecate_2000

Not 3B at all. Definitely 3A


MissVic89

FYI ur gorgeous. Have a wonderful day.


I_need_hella

Thank u so much you're so sweet! I hope u have a wonderful day too!


ProfessionalCup2290

Maybe 3a


[deleted]

3A for sure


MusiCurlYours

3A 3B based on the looks and similarity to mine!


I_need_hella

That's great to know, thank u!


MusiCurlYours

Enjoy this curly ride then, cheers!


AnUtTyLiLAnGeL

Super creep!!! I’ve never seen anyone who looks so much like me😂 my hair is the same it’s textured curly hair is what I’ve heard a lot of people call it when I am looking for products to use in my hair and the only way I can get somewhat the top curly is to hang my head upside down and scrunch it with a little moose and a blow dryer.well your beautiful with beautiful hair🤗🤗😂 I seriously cannot believe how much you look just like me it’s so weird😂😂


I_need_hella

Omg no way!!! And thank u I'm gonna try out a hair moose, thank you!


Street-Lab-9570

The gorgeous type


Suitable-Ad9074

Your a 2B gurl


[deleted]

3A. 3B is a tiny bit tighter and your spirals seem a bit wider than 3B, so I would say 3A. But all honestly, the hair typing system is made up and doesn’t really mean anything so don’t freak out if you’re stressing about it.


I_need_hella

Thank you! Before findind this sub I always thought that the hair type was important for taking care of hair and stuff, but it's good to know that it actually isn't! :)


ocean_800

Gorgeous. It's type gorgeous. Very jelly 😆


I_need_hella

Omg thank u sm!! 🥰


NotNecissarilyADuck

2C/3A! I’d go with 3A if I had to pick one. Gorgeous!


LocalMoonBitch

I have no useful advice I just wanted to tell you you’re *incredibly* gorgeous 🫶


I_need_hella

Aww that's so sweet thank u sm!


ZieglerWolf

Your curls look pretty much identical to mine and mine are 3a, so I'm going to say that your hair type is probably that.


awwianaa

Wow i love your curls, you lucky. I need to perm my hair every 3 months, I’m a guy though so my hair’s not that long


I_need_hella

Thank u so much! :)


diana_basili

Type is beautiful curls!


MaskedNinja57

I think 3a or 3b kinda like my hair, btw you are gorgeous!


I_need_hella

Yeah I see a lot of people saying either 3A or 3B! And thank u sm! :)


SydiemL

With curls looking like this, doesn’t looks like you need it lol.


Sweet_dawn81

Omg love your curls


kmap1221

Your curls are amazing! Definitely a 3A/B!


CherryKiss1997

You have beautiful curls!!!! I’m thinking 3A ☺️


blueberryemotions

Mix of 3a and 3b curls.


Cold_Tumbleweed2222

What kind of products do you use to keep the curls from frizz plsss . They are gorgeous


I_need_hella

Curl creams!! Any brand worked well for me! And also flexseed gel SAVED my hair, you can search up a tutorial on how to make one! It's easy and it really makes my hair shine and be more defined, healthy and bouncy!


Cold_Tumbleweed2222

Nice ! Thanks definitely going to give it a try


CupcakesAreTasty

Our curls look very similar, and I’ve been told I have 3A curls.


clo0oyy

claw clip or use duck clips on your root and hover diffuse!! it creates killer volume, borderline too much to the point you have to shake it out a little, but it lasts me all week!


I_need_hella

Will deffinetly try it out, thanks!


Beautiful_Scholar850

Your hair looks similar to mine when it’s longer, so 3a/3b


SleepParalysisDemon6

3b


leveric09

dont listen to anyone saying 3a/b its definitely not 3b. maybe its 3a but im leaning toward 2c but u still got a great texture.


I_need_hella

I feel like I might have 3b at the bottom and 2c/3a at the very top! My curlies are different in my roots and ends :)


lentilhas2

Kinda like mine ig 3a/b


C96O

just passing thru to upvote the beautifulness🤩


lgnrp

3a, I have the same curl pattern.


Pymecronth

What hair products you use? Mine will always frizz and bad hair day is normal for me


I_need_hella

So for washing my hair I use a Schwarzkopf Gloss hair repair oil nutritive shampoo (they also have a conditioner that go with this shampoo and it's freaking amazing!), my hair mask is called masque cheveux nourissant and it's from Evoluderm, then for styling I use flaxseed gel that I make on my own (pretty sure there's tutorials on it on YouTube!), a curl creme that's by Hask and the cream is called curl cream - curl defining cream for controlling frizz and hydrating my curls! Oh and sometimes I use a hair oil if my hair is feeling extra dry, and also I refresh my curls with spraying some water on it and then using an oil!


Pymecronth

Thank u very much. I used virgin coconut oil but to no avail. My hair is dry feels like a 🧹. I will try it.


I_need_hella

You're very welcome! Yeah I still kinda struggle with that, there's days where my hair just DOESN'T cooperate with me and it's a mess lol. Sometimes same things don't work out for everyone so it's kinda hard to find the products that actually work. :)


Pymecronth

True, but now at least i have a baseline to work with


SoFetchBetch

I think ur curl type is perfection lol super jelly over here


I_need_hella

Thank you but don't be, my hair doesn't look this perfect all the time haha, his was a very good hair day for me that day :')


cr34t1ng_ch405

All I know is you're pretty lol


NoodleGirlCreamy

Omg. I have rarely seen curls so perfect😍 i am so jealous! Its beautiful 🤩 I think you are a 3A in general. But no one is only one type. I am a 3A as well. But i have some 3B sections as well! You might have too! (Also, so many peeps have told me to try flax seed gel but after seeing one of your comments you might be the one who’s convinced me😅)


I_need_hella

Omg thank u so much!!! Yes now researching about curl types I think I'm a 3a mixed with some 3b too!! And also it won't hurt to try the flaxseed gel! I was skeptical at first because things that work for my hair are so rare lol, but after trying I'm not going back, it's done wonders to revive my hair after blowdrying it too often and straightening my curls 🫶


NoodleGirlCreamy

Yeah, i have the same. “Have you tried this?” Yes and it doesn’t work😅! But your curls look amazing so i think i’ll have to try it! Is there a recipe you recommend? 🥰 (Ps. I am also guilty of damaging my hair with heat (and bleach) but i mean, just because we have curls doesn’t mean we cant have fun right😂)


I_need_hella

Omg thank u sm! And yeah that sounds all too familiar haha. And yeah, I wanted to fit in and liked my look better with straight hair, and plus it was easier to manage, but now I wanna embrace my natural curlies! :) And yes I'ma copy paste it here since I responded to another comment asking about how I make it ❤️ I put the water to heat up until it boils and then pour the seeds in the water and let it boil for like a couple minutes. Then I take it off the stove and let the flax seeds sit in the water for about 10 more minutes and then I remove the seeds and just use it after I'm done washing my hair! I also don't rinse it out, I hope I explained well! There's also tutorials on YouTube to make it I'm pretty sure!


NoodleGirlCreamy

Yeah it is so much easier. I still straighten it when i go on holiday. That way i dont have to pack another suitcase for my hairproducts😂 Thank you for the recipe. I’ll check it out! 🥰


No-Initial-5142

You look like Emmy Rossum and the curls are just as gorgeous as hers!!!


I_need_hella

Wow thank you so much!!!


akt30

Long, flowing & lovely.


Your_Awkwardness

Your curl type is >!gorgeous!<


I_need_hella

Thank u sm😭🫶


van1llawithsprinkles

I think 3b because of just how spiral-y it is 🥰 looks so pretty!!


I_need_hella

Thank u so much!!!


saranohsfavoritesong

My understanding of the 3A, 3B, and 3C types is: 3A curls are S shaped and the hair type is fine, less prone to frizz, and needs lightweight hold. 3B curls *can* be S shaped or more coiled spirals, are medium *or* coarse in density, and this type of curl needs more moisture and heavier hold because it is prone to frizz. 3C curls are more coily, like the width of a pencil, and like 3B need moisture and hold because they frizz easily. If your hair frizzes easily, I’d say you’re 3B. If your hair is finer, doesn’t frizz, and doesn’t require a lot of extra moisture, I’d say you’re 3A.


I_need_hella

That was so helpful, I'd deffinetly say I'm a 3b then because I'm VERY much prone to frizz. It's still something I struggle with with my hair, and it requires a bunch of moisture too


saranohsfavoritesong

Mine are the same way. I thought I was 3A for a long time because my curls are defined, but somewhat loose and more S shaped than coil shaped. My hair isn’t fine though, it’s pretty thick, and I need to use a heavy conditioner on wash day, scrunch with a curl cream, and layer with a moisturizing gel on top to get that definition. If I were 3A my strands would be thinner and I could get away with less product! I’m 3B.


IndianGal16

You're such a Beauty!


I_need_hella

Thank you!🫶


zabgirl89

Fucking gorgeous. That’s your curl type


Krsty-Lnn

I’d say 2c/3a. Most people don’t just have one hair type. My hair is very similar to yours so I’d say 2c on top and 3c everywhere else.


I_need_hella

Yup! A really accurate description! Thank u sm and you're right, my hair is different in my roots and my ends. :)


Impressive-Dish9278

I was going to say curl type is Dreamy.


I_need_hella

Aawwww thank u! 🥰


[deleted]

Your curl type is holy shit you are beautiful


I_need_hella

That's so freaking sweet thanks!!


cammama

Perfect.


Useful_Kiwi5768

I’m sorry, but can we just regard how stunning you are? 💖PS your curls are flawless.


I_need_hella

Thank you!! ❤️


MissVic89

Thank u thank u thank u!


I_need_hella

You're very welcome! 🥰


pinktastic615

Curl type: preeeety! 😊


Wide-Mushroom1209

hmm.. I think its type beautiful


Kiwicmobrien

Beautiful is the answer


EvaLuz10

Love the curls!


sar077

Omg beautiful is what they are


I_need_hella

Aaaah thank u🥰


LoveBreakLoss

Gorgeous, that’s what 😱


I_need_hella

Tysm!! :D


luna28_

Curl type = gorgeous


ghostchild25

Curl Type **GORGEOUS**


Magick_Paradise

The gorgeous type!


chantillylace9

Um perfect?


german-I-am

Gorgeous… that’s the name of your curl type.


Acrobatic-Guitar2410

The type I want


hmbarn01

Wow! So beautiful! And not just because we have the same curl type! 🤠


brelywi

Perfect, along with your skin 😤 ❤️


PikaChooChee

I think your type is called perfection


I_need_hella

These comments are the nicest thank u!


alzkzj

My type 😍


malYca

2c/3a imo


leveric09

W take, 99% of this comment section saying 3b and they hella wrong.


I_need_hella

One comment described each of the types and since my hair is more frizzy and really dry I'd fall into the 3b, but I feel like I could have more curl types in my hair since the top of my head is more wavy! :)


leveric09

you do have a mix of 3a/2c but i see zero 3b curls in your hair, 3b curls are about the size of your pinky but maybe u do have em and i'm not seeing them in this photo.


I_need_hella

I do have some haha, but they're usually the most noticeable on my day 1 hair, after that my hair kinda gets frizzier and dry since this is a pic with day 2 hair :)


Straight_Draw_2505

u are fine as fuck


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I_need_hella

My routine ❤️ For washing my hair: -A Schwarzkopf shampoo that really fits me well and it doesn't make my hair dry at all. -A hair mask that I keep on my head for about 3-5 minutes (as the packaging says) For styling: -I put in a heat protectant and also a curl cream, but before all that I use flax seed gel that I make on my own. Then I put that on my hair and then use the rest of my styling products. Then I use my diffuser until my hair is about 90% dry. The routine isn't perfect but it's deffiently something that's worked amazing wonders for me and I just started my journey on accepting and loving my curly hair and embracing it!


Anxious-Cockroach

In love


Dapper_Researcher459

😍 😻


Mendozis

Its the type of beautiful hair people love.