4A Curls often look dense, with some separation and a very tight spiral pattern.

4A Curls often need rich textures like oils and creams due to being more prone to dryness.

4B Curls look to have a zig-zag pattern instead of a spiral.

4B Curls need hydration and slip in order to keep them free of tangles and breakage.

4C Curls look the most dense with little scalp visibility and separation between tight spirals.

4C Curls often need moisture, help with detangling and definition.

3A Curls look like large, loose curls with a very defined "S" shape.

3A Curls need moisture to combat frizz and give added shine.

3B Curls look like voluminous, springy in a looser spiral shape

3B Curls need lightweight hydration to keep their definition

3C Curls look like ringlets in the shape of a corkscrew.

3C Curls need more moisture to tackle dryness and tangles.

2A Curls look to have a slight S-shape at the tips and are straighter at the crown of the head

2A Curls need weightless moisture and definition

2B Curls look like S-patterned waves throughout and are flatter at the crown of the head

2B Curls need defining creams and frizz-fighting sprays

2C Curls look like an S-shaped wavy pattern with some slight ringlets dispersed throughout

2C Curls need weightless moisture to fight frizz, and slightly denser creams to define curls