“A 3a curl pattern has a much looser curl than a 3c pattern,” she adds. Also, note that even these groupings have variations—2a curl patterns have a light wave, and a 2c pattern is closer to ...

For the longest time, I kept my hair short—clean-cut ... with a mix of defined S-shapes and a touch of frizz) and type 3A curls (loose, springy curls with well-defined S-shapes).

Her roots are showing and dark strands peak through the blonde. I’ve wanted to replicate the look with my 3A curls but was fearful. Thanks to a great colorist (Juliana Ohlmeyer) and smart ...