Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. You might be thinking there are only a handful of hair types—like straight or curly—but did you know that there are actually 12 ...

Curly hair is both a blessing and a curse. Beautiful as it is, it can also be difficult to style, frizz up in the summer, and require costly products — to say nothing of finding the right styling ...

Not unlike a snowflake, no two curl patterns are the same. Once you determine what type of curls you have, you can maximize care and, in turn, styling possibilities. It’s all about laying a strong ...

Curl type is often lesson number one for someone getting to grips with their hair texture, It's all based on categorising hair by curl pattern. "It helps make it easier for people who are new to curls ...

At its most basic, beginner level, the Curly Girl Method involves cutting out ingredients and products that hurt your curls (like anything drying or harsh), and then adding in things that heal, ...

Anyone with curly hair knows their particular hair type (though beautiful) is quite a feat to manage sometimes (hence the phrase: beauty is pain). And, it can sure be painful to pick and choose the ...

When picking out a good curl-defining cream, consider your curl pattern, and the condition of your hair. Type 4 hair, for ...

Having curly hair is like waking up to a surprise every day. At least it is for me. Some days I’m lucky enough to have perfectly coiled ringlets and on others beachy waves—without ever touching a hair ...

Heat is not always your friend when it comes to hairstyling, and using an excessive amount of it can leave your hair dry, damaged, and looking totally fried. Achieving curls without heat may seem hard ...

Because natural oils don’t travel easily down the spiral shape, curls are more prone to frizz, split ends, and breakage. The right shampoo is a crucial first step in your curly routine come wash day, ...