CURLSQUEEN Human Hair Extensions

When it comes to choosing hair extensions, it is important to make sure that the hair extensions can perfectly blend with your natural hair. The most pivotal condition that perfect match requires is hair texture. To pick out the most suitable texture, the curl type advice is recommended to you.

Curl type is often categorized into type 1(straight), type 2 (wavy), type 3 (curly), and type 4 (kinky and coily). Within each type, there are three subtypes (A, B, and C). Type As tend to have a wider curl pattern while those who fall into a type C will have the smallest, tightest curls in the category.

Curl type is determined by the shape of the follicle that your hair grows out of from your scalp—The flatter or more oval-shaped the follicle, the curlier your hair; the more circular the cross-section, the straighter your hair.

They can also be identified by the shape that the strands of hair make, whether kink, curve, or wind around themselves into spirals.

Most people with textured hair have more than one type of pattern on their head, you may have a combination of wavy, and curly, coily, and kinky.

Type 2-Wavy hair

Type 2 hair ranges from loose, lax beach waves to s-shape waves that are almost on the brink of a full curl. Wavy hair tends to be straight when wet and ripples as it dries. It differs from curly hair in its inability to form swirls or twists that wrap around themselves.

Hair extensions recommended for similar textures:

Coarse Kinky Blow Out Clip-In Extension

Medium Brown With Caramel Blonde Ombre Natural Wave Tape In Hair Extensions

Brazilian Virgin Human Hair Textured Drawstring Ponytail

Balayage/Ombre/Highlights Clip-In Extension

Natural Wave Beads Weft / Itips Hair Extensions

Type 3 - Curly Hair

Type 3 curls resemble the letter "s"and they are typically wavy hair. Curly hair can not keep hydrated and moisturized the natural oils from your scalp are difficult to reach everywhere and the bending areas are usually the most fragile. Excessive manipulation and styling will inevitably cause unnecessary breakage. Type 3 hair are further classified as 3A, 3B, 3C.

Type 3A

3A hair type usually have large and relaxed curls with well-defined S-shape. The strands tend to be smooth. Type 3A hair incline to be shiny. They are easily affected by the environment. They have a preference for moist and humid circumstance. Wet hair is easier to manage and grow, which reminds you of keeping hair moisture with lighter oil or water based creams without alcohol to minimize hair frizz caused by dryness.

Hair extensions recommended for similar textures:

Spiral Curls/Body Wave Clip-In

Water Curly Tape In Hair Extensions

Microlinks - Spiral Curly Beads Weft / Itips Hair Extensions

Natural Black Water Curly Bundle Weft Hair Extensions

Type 3B

3B hair type features tighter and coarse curls as well as springy strands. The spiral curls are well defined and often get dry. To care for such a hair type, regular moisture and maintenance are necessary. Gels containing curl humectant, hair products that do not have any parabens or sulfate can be incorporated to keep your curls moisturized.

Hair extensions recommended for similar textures:

Natural Curly Clip-In Extension 

Deep Curly Tape In Hair Extensions

Natural Black Water Kinky Curly Bundle Weft Hair Extensions

Water Kinky Curly Comb Beads Weft / Itips Hair Extensions

Type 3C

3C hair type has the most textured and intact curls with densely packed strands. They are also well-known for volume and fullness. They look like corkscrews with different circumference ranging from straw to pencil. They are likely to frizz as well which have become a characteristic nature. It is more manageable according to proper moisturizing with sulfate-free shampoo and leave-in conditioners.  

Hair extensions recommended for similar textures:

Jerry Curly Beads Weft / Itips Hair Extensions

Water Jerry Curly Clip In Hair Extension

Jerry Curly Tape In Hair Extensions

Natural Black Jerry Curly Bundle Weft Hair Extensions

Type 4 - Coily, Kinky hair

Type 4 curls resemble the letter "z" and they are commonly referred to as Afro-textured or kinky hair which present naturally dry and spongy in texture and can be soft, fine, coarse, or strong. Type 4 hair does not feature defined curls and curl patterns. They have high density with tight, small curls of zig-zag patterns which are prone to shrinkage.

Let's take a look at specified hair type.

Type 4A

Type 4A hair has its defined S curl pattern which has a thick and springy appearance. The diameter of the curls is close to a crochet needle. 4A hair can be fine or wiry, and has fewer cuticle layers making it easily breakable. It is also quite dense and can hence appear quite dark. 4A hair also retains moisture better than 4B or 4C hair, and is better suited than the other two to wash and wear styles.

Hair extensions recommended for similar textures:

Kinky Curly Clip-In Extension

Water Jerry Curly Comb Tape In Hair Extensions

Water Jerry Curly Comb Beads Weft / Itips Hair Extensions

Natural Black Jerry Curly Bundle Weft Hair Extensions

Type 4B

Type 4B hair has “z” shape pattern and has a more fluffy cottony appearance. Due to the bends and curves in the hair strand it is highly susceptible to dryness and breakage. This hair type shrinks up to 70% so without stretching out the hair it will appear shorter than it actually is.

Hair extensions recommended for similar textures:

Afro Kinky Curly Tape In Hair Extensions

Coarse Kinky Clip-In Extension 

Afro Kinky Coily Beads Weft / Itips Hair Extensions

Natural Black Afro Kinky Coily Bundle Weft Hair Extensions

Type 4C

Type 4C hair looks similar to 4b hair type only it is more tightly coiled. In its raw state (no products added and freshly washed) it does not have a defined curl pattern. 4C hair is the most tightly coiled and does not have a defined curl pattern. This hair shrinks to 70 percent or more of its actual length and, although quite similar to 4B hair, is much more tightly packed. It is also the most fragile.

Hair extensions recommended for similar textures:

Natural Black Afro Kinky Coily Bundle Weft Hair Extensions

Afro Kinky Coily Beads Weft / Itips Hair Extensions

Coarse Kinky Clip-In Extension

Afro Kinky Curly Tape In Hair Extensions