Your guide for Afro hair with product recommendations. Suitable for adults & children ✅
Your guide for coily & kinky hair ➡️ with product recommendation
Curl type 4: Afro curls
Afro curls, also called “coily” or “kinky” hair, belong to curl type 4. The hair is wonderfully voluminous and consists of small, very tight curls . A distinction is made between the subcategories 4a-4c:
4a: defined, small S-shaped curls with a clear spiral pattern & high elasticity
4b: Zig-zag pattern; hair can contract up to 75% of its total length
4c: strongest curl type; dense, tightly twisted curls
The three most common problems with Afro curls:
1. Dry hair, which can lead to split ends & hair breakage
2. Definition of the individual strands
3. Knots
This basic equipment is ideal for coily hair:
In 5 steps to defined coils
Afro curls require individual care to gently detangle them, avoid dryness and support definition. Special styling techniques give length and definition .
With these 5 tips you can achieve perfect curly hair:
1. Start with a pre-poo product
The additional step before shampooing, known as "pre-poo" (often oil), allows for intensive hydration and protects the hair. Distribute throughout the hair, allow to work and detangle a little.
2. Choose shampoo or co-wash
The co-wash method is particularly suitable for curly hair with a dry structure. The curls are gently cleansed and at the same time supplied with softening ingredients. Rotate between mild shampoos & co-washes to keep the scalp healthy.
3. Close the cuticle with (deep) conditioner
Afro curls often struggle with severe tangles. Therefore, in step 3, choose a conditioner or a deep conditioner that detangles the hair effortlessly. Only detangle your hair when it is wet and with conditioner in your hair. You can rotate between a normal conditioner and a deep conditioner.
4. Apply defining curl cream
The care of Afro hair should be aimed at adding as many softening ingredients as possible to the hair. We can achieve this with curl creams, for example, which use oils and butters to make the hair smooth and define it. The raking or shingling styling methods are ideal for working in leave-in products.
5. Apply moisturizing curl gel
After the curl cream comes the curl gel . They fix the defined strands and give them hold. Always apply them to wet hair. There are different levels of hold, from light to strong.
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Helpful Curl Tools
The right styling tools will help you to support your coils perfectly when styling. We recommend a basic set of curling towel, curling brush and spray bottle. A silk pillowcase protects your hair at night and keeps the moisture in your hair.
Further recommendations
For Braids, Twist-Outs & Edge Control:
Care tip: LOC method
What appears to be such a cryptic letter abbreviation is a popular technique for moisturizing and maintaining the health of curly hair and is particularly suitable for Afro curls.
The abbreviation "LOC" stands for the terms
- L = Liquid
- O =Oil,
- C = Cream
and describes the three application steps of the curl care method.
Curl Knowledge FAQ
Do you offer a starter set to get you started?
Yes, we offer the popular Curly Hair Starter Box with 4 basic curl products at a bargain price, with which you can start your curl and wave routine straight away. The brilliant thing is that the box is suitable for all curl types.
Should you apply styling products to wet or towel-dried hair?
Always apply your styling products to wet hair. Otherwise, your hair can quickly become frizzy and the product will not be absorbed optimally by the hair. Excess water can be removed at any time using the micro-plopping method.
What are protective hairstyles?
"Protective Hairstyles" are hairstyles that are designed to protect the natural texture and health of the hair and reduce the risk of hair damage, split ends or breakage. The main purpose of these hairstyles is to protect the hair from daily stresses such as styling, weather and environmental influences. Common protective styles include braids, Bantu knots, twists and cornrows.
What should I look out for when using curl gels?
1. Always apply all styling products to wet hair.
2. Holding ingredients leave a clear film on dry hair to give the waves hold and definition. In the world of curls, we also call this "gelcast" . The hard layer around the individual strands of hair makes the hair feel as if it was frozen. We simply have to knead this gelcast out of the hair as soon as the hair is 100% dry and conjure up the defined, soft, bouncy waves.
Are there any tools that can help me with styling?
Yes, there are some tools that are very helpful when caring for curls to achieve the best results. We recommend a curl brush, a curl towel and a spray bottle to start with. Here you can find the perfect set to get you started.
