{"id":300187,"date":"2025-06-18T05:20:48","date_gmt":"2025-06-18T05:20:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/peraltafinancing.com\/uncategorized\/which-type-of-hair-do-you-have-tabitha-hawkins\/"},"modified":"2025-06-18T05:20:48","modified_gmt":"2025-06-18T05:20:48","slug":"which-type-of-hair-do-you-have-tabitha-hawkins","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/fivemor.com\/?p=300187","title":{"rendered":"Which Type Of Hair Do You Have? \u2013 Tabitha Hawkins"},"content":{"rendered":"


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Lately, I\u2019ve been getting a lot of messages and emails from moms in this community (especially white moms of curly kids), asking for advice, hair care tips, and recommendations for products for curly hair. When my community sends up the bat signal, I answer the call \u2014 and we\u2019re going to have the conversation with REAL TALK.<\/p>\n

So let\u2019s get into it.<\/p>\n

Black hair is an enigma. It\u2019s mysterious and wondrous, and it\u2019s hard as hell to master \u2014 even for black people. Yep, I said it. There are black people who don\u2019t know how to care for black hair.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Some of us, are only rediscovering our natural texture and curl pattern, after years of relaxers and chemical processing.\u00a0*Raises hand*<\/em><\/p>\n

Some of us are also revisiting hair care routines, tips, and hacks that have been passed down to us through generations of women in our family. Our ancestors.<\/p>\n

None of us know it all. So, if you\u2019re here and you\u2019re on that journey for yourself or your curly kids, we\u2019ll go on this journey together!<\/p>\n

Hair Types: What\u2019s the Tea?!<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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The original hair types chart categorizes hair types into four major, including straight hair (Type 1)\u2014 but as a black curly girl, raising black and multicultural curly kids, I\u2019m going to focus on the latter three hair types: wavy, curly, and kinky\/coily.\u00a0<\/p>\n

There are a variety of curly hair types, each with its own unique features. Wavy hair can be slightly curly or barely straight, but it has a tendency to be frizzy and unruly. Curly hair can be curly or wavy, but it can also have a kink in it. Kinky\/coily hair is unique because it is made up of multiple types of curls: natural ringlets, tight coils, and waves.\u00a0<\/p>\n

If you have curly hair, it\u2019s important to understand that not all curls are created equal. Some people have wavy curls that are frizz-free and luscious, while others have kinky curls that are difficult to manage and can be very unruly. If you\u2019re not sure which type of curls you (or you curly kid) have, you\u2019re in the right place! I\u2019ve created some charts to help you figure out what you\u2019re working with.<\/p>\n

Hair Types Charts<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Type 2: Wavy Hair<\/h3>\n
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Type 2 wavy texture is a mixture of loose loops and coarse, thick S-shaped waves combined with curls. It tends to be flatter at the root and lies close to the head, getting curlier from the ears down.<\/p>\n

Type 3: Curly Hair<\/h3>\n
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Type 3 curly hair can be either light or tight curls, with a mixture of textures and shapes ranging from loops to corkscrews. They are bouncy and springy at the root, with more height and volume than type 2 curls.<\/p>\n

Type 4: Kinky\/Coily Hair<\/h3>\n
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Type 4 hair is characterized by tight, small curls that are naturally dry and can range in texture from fine to coarse. This hair texture is the most fragile because it has the fewest cuticle layers than other hair types and tends to be more dry. Kinky\/coily hair is prone to shrinkage, so it\u2019s often much longer than it looks, it\u2019s important to maintain moisture and minimalize tangling.<\/p>\n

Which type of curly hair do (or your curly kids) have? What are your favorite curly hair care tips? Leave your answers in the comment below and make sure to follow me on\u00a0Instagram.<\/a>\u00a0Keep sending me messages and emails\u2026I love hearing from my community!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n