01Hair Types
Hair Types 101
The full guide: the 12 curl types from 1a to 4c, plus the three things that matter more than curl — texture, density, and porosity, and how to test each at home.
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Quick reference articles on hair types, treatments, and cuts — written by the Taper Shop team.
The full guide: the 12 curl types from 1a to 4c, plus the three things that matter more than curl — texture, density, and porosity, and how to test each at home.
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