IDENTIFY YOUR CURLS
Learn your curl pattern, density, texture, and hair needs before booking your first appointment.
Understanding your curl type, hair density, texture, and hair health can help you choose the right curly hair service for your first appointment.
At Poppin Curls & Beauty Bar, we help clients better understand their natural hair so they can choose the right service with confidence. If you’re new to embracing your curls, this guide will help you identify your curl type, density, texture, and overall hair needs before your visit.
Often have a visible scalp with an apparent part and overall greater spacing in between hair follicles at the scalp.
Medium density falls in the middle, where the scalp may be somewhat visible but the hair follicles don’t appear sparse. Volume can be achieved in medium density hair with the proper styling techniques.
High density hair often does not have a visible scalp. The hair can feel heavier and strong hair ties are needed when wearing high density hair up in a ponytail. Volume and fullness within the hair is usually not an issue with high density hair. If you have High Density hair, please book the Curly Cut & Transformation High Density option. If unsure, feel free to send us a photo of your hair at 772-332-3282.
The difference between fine hair and thin hair is to do with the density of your hair and the thickness of the strands. With fine hair, you have lots of hairs with a small diameter. With thin hair, you can have thick hair strands but fewer of them
Medium hair is what most people have, and is thicker than fine hair. The individual hairs have the same two hair layers that fine hair has, but may also have the third one – the medulla. Medium hair can keep hairstyles better, looks thicker and is more resistant to breaking.
Coarse hair can be identified by a thick hair shaft. This hair texture has the widest and largest circumference of any other. Unlike thin or medium hair, coarse hair contains all three layers of the hair shaft — cortex, cuticle, and medulla.
What If Your Hair Needs Extra Care?
Heat-Styled or Heat-Damaged Hair
Heat styling can affect curl pattern, moisture, elasticity, and overall hair health. If your curls feel dry, brittle, rough, stretched, or have trouble springing back, your hair may need extra care before a full curl transformation. If you’re unsure what to book, send us photos (772-332-3282) before your appointment and our team can help guide you.
Previously Lightened or Chemically Treated Hair
Hair that has been lightened, colored, heat-styled, or chemically treated may need extra support before a full curl transformation. These changes can affect moisture, elasticity, curl pattern, and overall hair health. If you have concerns about the condition of your hair, send us photos (772-332-3282) before booking so our curl specialists can recommend the best service for your natural texture.