Girls with Curls

The Origins of Curl Patterns and

Textures around the World
What do we know
about curls?
More often than not were
born with hair similar to that
of a family members.
However, the texture of our
hair may change over time for
specific reasons.

Learn what causes those
curls, and determine what
classification of hair you
have.
The Role of Genetics
Born Wild
Scientists have identified
specific genes that determine
if your hair will be curly,
straight, or somewhere in-
between. This sort of
variance is referred to as a
continuous trait.
Baby, those soft curls are
nature-made.
Travel Back to Your Roots
The Origins of Curls
Variance within a
multitude of genes is
apparent when looking
at hair textures around
the world.
For example, while curly hair is
prominent among people of black
African descent, it is rarely seen
among Asian populations.

These gene variations also explain
the diverse textures of hair across
Europe.
The Role of Hormones
Stages of Life
Women go through several bodily
changes throughout a life time due
to hormones and the texture of
your hair is one change most
women readily noticed.

Puberty, pregnancy, and
menopause are the big three in
terms of making a curly-haired girl
go straight, and vice versa.
Hair Classification
Systems
There are many systems
used to classify hair types
and textures.
3 Popular Methods
include:
+ Andre Walker Hair
Typing System
+ L.O.I.S. Hair Typing
System
+ F.I.A. Hair Typing
System
Got you curious?
Discover your hair type.
The Straight Ones
1a. Stick straight
1b. Straight but with a slight body wave
1c. Straight with body wave and one or
two visible S-waves

The Wavy Ones
2a. Loose, stretched out S-waves
throughout the hair
2b. Shorter, more distinct S-waves
3c. Distinct S-waves and the odd spiral curl
forming here or there


This is the
F.I.A. Hair Typing
System.
Not straight or wavy?
Youre probably one of these.
The Curly Ones
3a. Big, loose spiral curls
3b. Bouncy ringlets
3c. Tight corkscrews

The Really Curly Ones
4a. Tightly coiled S-curls
4b. Tightly coiled hair bending
in sharp angels (Z-pattern)

Love Your Hair Texture
Whether You Were Born with It or Not
While you may be grateful for a lot of things
your parents gave you, your hair might not be
one of them! Also, environmental and medical
factors may have changed your hair over time,
too.

For those not loving their hair texture, consider
these innovative options:
+ Fine Human Hair Wigs
+ Hair Extensions
+ Custom Hair Additions
+ Invisible Hair Grafting


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Slide 1: Image courtesy of Nate Steiner through Flickr Creative Commons
https://flic.kr/p/93piYi

Slide 9: Before and After images courtesy of Invisible Hair Studio
http://invisiblehair.com/hair-loss-salon-san-dieg/womens-hair-loss/

Images Attributions
Sources
Slide 3, 4: Hair genetic factors
http://learn.genetics.utah.edu/content/inheritance/observable/

Slide 5: Hair hormonal factors
http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=102074149

Slides 6, 7, 8: Hair classifications, including F.I.A. Hair Typing System
http://healthyhairdimensions.com/?page_id=71

Summary
A head full of beautiful curls has long been a subject of talk
and envy. Learn the origins of curly hair and find out what
type and texture hair you have.