In any case, our guide to curl types has you covered. Curly hair is like a snowflake — no two patterns are exactly the same. And figuring yours out might require a little forensic science.

detangle curls and stretch strands. While there are plenty of hair steamers on the market, few of them are a) hands-free, and ...

you can instead choose to hone in on your curl pattern and target products that are specifically beneficial to your needs.

Elena Pimukova This curl pattern is the tightest on the type 3 spectrum, compared to 3A and 3B, but less tightly curled than those in the type 4 category. It's also known for having a high curl ...