While Shakira does have naturally curly hair, she touches up some of the more "lazy" pieces for an extra boost when needed. In both of Cynthia's product shots she showed a really skinny (it looks like a 1/4") curling iron.
Some celebrities with S-Curl hair include Shakira and Taylor Swift (before she straightened her hair). RINGLET CURL – This hair type has corkscrew or bouncy ringlets of curls measuring the circumference of a sharpie marker.
Shakira has naturally thick hair, so she doesn't need extensions for a volume boost. However, the South American star knows the impact that a super long braid or pony can have. Here, she has drawn all of her hair – with light blonde on top and darker shades beneath – into a butt skimming French braid.
Shakira is a fan of avoiding harsh chemicals when it comes to taking care of her hair. She uses sulfate-free shampoo on her hair and refrains from using products with alcohols as they can dry out your hair. To really get Shakira's hair, try to go for natural serums and products for your hair.
Type 4c. 4c hair is the queen of thick, bold afros. From afar, 4c hair looks like a thick fro, but if you look closely, you'll notice very tight, small springs or coils on each strand. Coils are pretty different from curls.
Now really - what is 4c hair? 4c hair type has the tightest curl pattern of all the curly hair types. Strands are formed in tight, springy, ringlets. 4c hair tends to clump more at the ends and is even more prone to shrinkage than 4b hair.
Type 1C hair is straight and is usually coarse and thick, which can result in frizzy hair depending on the environment or climate. When air-dried, this hair type can achieve a tousled look, while still lying flat on the scalp.
2C type hair is extremely wavy but not coily. The S-shape bends in the hair start off at the roots. These waves are defined and thick. The bends are looser and wider than the tighter structure of curly hair.
Type 3a hair is characterized by well-defined spiral curls that are typically the size of a piece of sidewalk chalk. Although the circumference of 3a curls is wider than that of 3b and 3c hair, it can be difficult to tell the three curl types apart.
Bouncy Curls
While she does straighten and wave her hair on occasion, you can catch her with bouncy ringlets often. In fact, she's taken to Instagram to share backstage hair tips, like redefining her curls with a wand or setting them with pins. "No one said it would be easy," she once wrote in a caption.
While Shakira does have naturally curly hair, she touches up some of the more "lazy" pieces for an extra boost when needed.
Caucasians have the highest hair density among the ethnicities studied. Black people have the lowest. Asian people have hair density that falls somewhere in between.
Cardi B is getting candid about growing her hair. On Sunday, the 29-year-old "WAP" rapper shared a carousel of throwback photos showcasing her shorter, naturally curly locks.
They tend to be straight at the crown and start forming a defined wavy texture at the midpoint of the locks that continues down to the ends. It has a moderate amount of volume and thickness and doesn't lose its shape easily. Even wet hair still maintains a noticeable wavy pattern.
3C: Tight defined coils that are described as corkscrew curls. The curls have a very small diameter, the size of a straw. 3C hair can have a mixture of curl patterns, from tight to looser curls. The texture of the 3C hair tends to be coarse compared to other Type 3 hair.
Type 4C. 4C is the kinkiest, coiliest hair type there is. Sometimes the zigzag curl pattern is so dense and fine that it may be hard to see individual strands without stretching each strand out. However, 4C hair is also super versatile and can be worn in so many different natural hairstyles.
The main difference is that 1C tends to be more coarse and thick, whereas 2A is a bit more fine and flat. 1C has some volume and body, but 2A doesn't. If you have more waves in your hair, you likely fall into the 2A category. If the waves are barely there and mainly underneath, you probably have 1C hair.
Like all type 2 hair, 2c hair is wavy, but that often feels like a technicality. Your S-bend hair is thick and the waves start at the roots. If you've ever been confused about whether your hair is wavy or curly, it's likely you have the 2c hair type.
Type 2A hair is the loosest of all wavy hair. Type 2A waves are loose and lax S-shaped waves and can sometimes be hard to determine if not styled properly. At the root, this curly type may be straight, but the shaft and/or ends of the hair have a slight bend that creates the wave.
2B hair consists of 'S' shaped waves in the lengths, but sits relatively straight at the roots. 2C hair has even more defined 'S' shaped curls that start from the root and continue down the lengths of the hair.
Type 2c hair is the apex of waviness. Its ultra-defined natural waves are not easily ignored or erased. Through wind, rain, or shine, it's wavy texture will not lose its shape— though it may experience a little frizz or excess volume. Even when your 2c hair is being unruly, don't take this hair type for granted.
3C curls are tight corkscrews that range in circumference from a straw to a pencil, like you see her on Nathalie Emmanuel. Strands are densely packed together, giving way to lots of natural volume.
The Woes of 1c Hair
Frizz and flyaways: The coarse hair texture of 1c hair means it's more susceptible to frizz and flyaways than other straight hair types. Too poofy: Even though type 1c hair lies flat at the top, it can poof easily from the mid-length down.
1A is the rarest hair type. It is usually found on people of Asian descent. 1B hair, on the other hand, is the most common hair type. It is straight and flat but has some volume.
The most apparent difference between types 2C and 3A hair is their appearance. 2C hair is wavy, while type 3A hair is curly. If you look closely at 2C curls, you'll see that they have more of an s-shape than a spiral (which 3A curls have). In addition to that, type 2C curls may not start at the root.