11/ What is the difference between curly and wavy hair?
The difference between wavy and curly hair is that the former does not form curls and is classified as type 2 on the curl chart, while the latter is more defined and falls under type 3
The main difference between curly and wavy hair is the curvature of the strands, which can be more open or more closed. However, even if it seems like a simple explanation, many people still have doubts about the two types. After all, how to know the curvature of each one? Can care be the same? Learn how to identify each one of them and what to do to take care of each texture.
Wavy hair is classified as type 2
In the hair curl table, strands are classified from number 1 to 5, and each of them has subcategories, ranging from A to C. Wavy hair falls into category 2 and waves can be more open or more closed (2A , 2B or 2C).
When they are more open, like 2A and 2B, the strands are usually more undefined, and can even be confused with straight hair. That's why many women end up using a flat iron to straighten their locks. Already in type 2C, the waves are more marked and voluminous, but still do not form curls.
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How do you define wavy hair?
As mentioned above, the wires that are type 2A almost do not form waves, but still they are not completely flat. That's why those who have wavy hair like that don't know very well how to deal with the locks without having to straighten them out once and for all.
In that case, some tricks can help, if the intention is to leave the hair with more striking waves. The first tip is to change the flat iron for the babyliss, even if you don't have that much skill with the tool. Just apply a little conditioner in the wash and apply the setting spray after handling the device, and your curls will last longer. In addition, it is also worth betting on gelatin, which is perfect for holding natural waves.
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Curly curls are in category 3 of the curl table
The difference between wavy hair and curly hair is that the second forms a more defined curve, a complete spiral, which is why it fits into category 3 in the curvature table (types 4 and 5 are already curly).
However, just like the waves, the curls can also be more open or more closed, ranging from 3A, 3B and 3C. This does not mean, however, that curls cannot have more than one texture. If this happens to you, then don't give up on hair care and take advantage of texturing techniques to make them more defined and voluminous.
