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Hair types & Sub types

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      The hair type is determined by the shape of hair follicle. There are several types of hair and  identifying your hair type helps you to cut, style and take care of your hair more effectively. Understanding of hair type includes density, texture, porosity,elasticity and curl pattern of your hair.       Sometimes people have combination of hair types. Hair type is dependent on DNA, genetics and hair can be affected by using chemicals or heat tools. 1.Type 1- Straight hair       It doesn't have any curls or wave from root to end of the hair strand. Natural oil reach to end of the hair strand type which makes oily and greasy. Also hair texture is soft and silky.  A) 1A- Fine hair B) 1B- Medium hair C) 1C- Straight hair 2. Type 2- Wavy hair       Wavy hair type falls in between straight and curly hair type. There are three types of wavy hair as 2A, 2B and 2C.  It has little curl on the end of hair strand which makes them wavy shape on hair. A) 2A- Thin wavy B) 2B

Indian Curly hair journey

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               I would like to share my experience of natural curly hair which I hated since my young age. I fell in love with my hair 16 months before but I am more confident ever about it and comfortable too.I had very dense and frizzy curly hair. My mom used to oil, brush and braid my hair.        When I tried basic curly hair products, then I started getting compliments for my hair. So I started following Curly hair method religiously. I have 3b/3c hair with low porosity. My hair loves DIY masks and  Deep conditioning which changed my hair journey. I am learning new methods to style my hair.  Curly Hair Routine and Products  -  When I was new baby for CG method, initially I tried some basic products which I listed below- 1. Pre-poo my hair by oil before shampoo. ( I like to keep my hair oiled for whole night) 2. Mamaearth shampoo used on wash days. 3. Conditioner and Leave-in-conditioner  Loreal Paris smoothing conditioner. (This product is discontinued by Loreal