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There is absolutely no pattern in this hair whether wet or dry. It is the most resilient hair of all the hair patterns. The 1 hair pattern is difficult to damage, but can also be difficult to curl.
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Each strand is shaped like an elongated “s.” The upper portion of the "s" and the lower portion of the "s" are three inches or greater in length. In shorter lengths, only the upper portion of the "s" is evident. Wavy 2a is often referenced as hair with body.
The 2a hair pattern enables a wide variety of styles, particularly if the hair is of medium or fine texture. You can straighten the hair for a sleek look or easily add curls.
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Each strand is shaped like an elongated “s.” The upper portion of the "s" and the lower portion of the "s" are between 2 and 3 inches in length. The ends of Wavy 2b sometimes coil, and as such, is sometimes confused with curly hair. However, wavy hair lies closer, or flatter, to the head, than curly hair. Wavy 2b is often referenced as hair with soft waves.
The 2b hair pattern enable a wide variety of styles, particularly if the hair is of medium or fine texture. Straightening the 2b pattern requires more effort than straightening the 2a pattern.
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Each strand is shaped like an elongated “s.” The upper portion of the "s" and the lower portion of the "s" are between 1 and 2 inches in length. The ends of Wavy 2c often coil, and as such, is often confused with curly hair. However, wavy hair lies closer, or flatter, to the head, than curly hair. Wavy 2c is often referenced as hair with defined waves.
The 2c pattern enables a variety of styles, particularly if the hair is of medium or fine texture. Straightening the 2c pattern requires more effort than straightening the 2b pattern.
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Each strand is shaped like an “s.” Each curve of the "s" measures less than 1 inch in length. 2d hair can appear to be very strong and durable, yet it is actually the most fragile of all hair types because it has the fewest cuticle layers. Because of the tight waves, it can appear to be up to 75% shorter than what it actually is. The many waves make it harder for the natural oils from the scalp to reach the ends, making it the driest of all hair types and prone to breakage. As a result constant moisturizing is a necessity.
The 2d pattern enables a variety of styles, particularly if the hair is of medium or fine texture. However, the hair requires significant effort and product to maintain a straight hair style. Because of its thin cuticle layer, it is wise to care gently for this hair.
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Each strand is shaped like an elongated “c.” Each curve of the "c" measures approximately three fingers or greater in circumference (approximately 1.5 inches or greater). The 3a pattern may not be evident in longer lengths, except for a large coil or two at the very ends of the hair. This is because the longer the length of the hair, the greater the elongation of each "c." Due to this elongation, 3a is often confused with 2a. However, 2a rarely coils at its end and 3a often has more body, particularly when cut in layers. Depending upon the length of the hair, Curly 3a can be thought of as hair that has been set with large rollers.
The 3a pattern enables a variety of styles, particularly if the hair is of medium or fine texture. You can straighten the hair for a sleek look or easily add curls.
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Each strand is shaped like an elongated “c.” Each curve of the "c" measures approximately two to three fingers in circumference (approximately between 1 - 1.5 inches). The 3b pattern may not be evident in longer lengths, except for medium sized coils toward the ends of the hair. This is because the longer the length of the hair, the greater the elongation of each "c." Due to this elongation, 3b is sometimes confused with 2b. However, 3b has a distinctive spiral pattern and often has more body than 2b, particularly when cut in layers. Depending upon the length of the hair, Curly 3b can be thought of as hair that has been set with medium-sized rollers.
The 3b pattern enables a wide variety of styles, particularly if the hair is of medium or fine texture. Straightening the 3b pattern requires more effort than straightening the 3a pattern.
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Each strand is shaped like an elongated “c.” Each curve of the "c" measures approximately one thumb in circumference (approximately between .5 - 1 inch). The 3c pattern may not be evident in longer lengths, except for small coils toward the bottom of the hair. This is because the longer the length of the hair, the greater the elongation of each "c." Due to this elongation, 3c is sometimes confused with 2c. However, 3c has a distinctive spiral pattern and often has more body than 2c, particularly when cut in layers. Depending upon the length of the hair, Curly 3c can be thought of as hair that has been set with small rollers.
The 3c pattern enables a variety of styles, particularly if the hair is of medium or fine texture. Straightening the 3c pattern requires more effort than straightening the 3b pattern.
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Each strand is shaped like a “c.” Each curve of the "c" measures approximately one pinky finger in circumference (approximately .5 inches or less). 3d hair can appear to be very strong and durable, yet it is actually the most fragile of all hair types because it has the fewest cuticle layers. Because of the tight coils, it can appear to be up to 75% shorter than what it actually is. The many coils make it harder for the natural oils from the scalp to reach the ends, making it the driest of all hair types and prone to breakage. As a result, constant moisturizing is a necessity.
Because both 2d and 3d are so tightly coiled, these hair patterns can be easily confused. While both are full of body, 3d tends to stand farther away from the head than 2d.
The 3d pattern enables a variety of styles, particularly if the hair is of medium or fine texture. However, the hair requires significant effort and product to maintain a straight hair style. Because of its thin cuticle layer, it is wise to care gently for this hair.
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