"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." Having curly hair is like waking up to a surprise every day. At least it is for me. Some days I’m lucky ...

What Are the Different Hair Types? Hair comes in four main types: straight, wavy, curly, and coily. Each hair type has its own unique characteristics. The four types are broken down into subtypes (A, ...

Type 3C hair is characterized by tight curls with a corkscrew pattern. Prioritizing moisture through regular deep conditioning and curl creams is vital for maintaining healthy 3C curls. Avoiding heavy ...

To help build or refine your curl routine, we asked haircare experts for their favorite products across every category—from ...

If you’re part of the curly-haired community, you may have heard of this thing called the “curl pattern chart” floating around online or from your fellow curly-haired friends. This curl typing system ...

I could write a book about the ups and downs my hair and I have had. Now, at 29, I feel like I’ve found a routine that works. Growing up, my 4C hair was thick and pretty unmanageable when it wasn’t in ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." If you have a wavy hair type and decided you want to start styling your natural waves, welcome! Ahead is ...

Shopping for hair care can be daunting, whether you’re a beginner navigating the packed hair aisle at the store or a beauty enthusiast who wants to try everything and anything. With so many terms and ...