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WAVY (2a-2c) Forms a loose “S” very easily straightened

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CURLY (3a-3c) Forms a definite “S” shaped like a corkscrew

3a

3b

3c

COILY (4a-4c) Very tight curl when stretched creates an “S”

4a

4b

4c

LOCS Hair intentionally matted to form "ropes"

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TEXTURE

WAVY (2a-2c) Forms a loose “S” very easily straightened

2a

2b

2c

CURLY (3a-3c) Forms a definite “S” shaped like a corkscrew

3a

3b

3c

COILY (4a-4c) Very tight curl when stretched creates an “S”

4a

4b

4c

LOCS Hair intentionally matted to form "ropes"

QUIZ Take our quiz to learn your curl pattern
TOPICS
CONCERNS
Dryness

Frizz

Curl Definition

Detangling

Hair Growth

Hair Breakage

Shrinkage

Hair Loss

Scalp Care

Heat Damage

Graying

Volume
CURL CARE
Hair Color

Haircuts

Hairstyles

Transitioning

Straightening

Retexturizing

Curly Girl Method

LOC Method

2nd Day Hair

Cleansing

Conditioning

Kids

Men

Salon Finder
LIFESTYLE
Celebrities

Beauty

Self-Care

Culture

Business
VIDEOS
PRODUCTS

TOP PRODUCTS Guides and resources for easy product selection INGREDIENTS Learn how to read your hair product labels DIY PRODUCTS Easy-to-make recipes for all your haircare needs BEST OF THE BEST Community member favorites make up this coveted list GIVEAWAYS Enter to win products we all love
COMMUNITY

STYLENOOK Share your style and browse the style of others CURLTALK Chat with curl friends about your favorite curly topics TRENDSETTER Participate in product testing surveys discussions etc.
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Curly Hair Type 3a
Plopping with a Long-Sleeved T-Shirt

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Curly Hair Type 3a
Plopping with a Long-Sleeved T-Shirt

Plopping with a Long-Sleeved T-Shirt

BY Sarah Stevens

3.17.11

Sarah shows you an alternative way to blow drying or air drying your hair: plopping.

MORE: How to Plop

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