{"product_id":"quest-ce-que-letat-boucle-du-cheveu-boucle","title":"What is the \"curly\" state of curly hair?","description":"\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e \u003cspan\u003eThe curly state\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan\u003eof curly hair corresponds to the appearance of natural curly hair, when the curls unite and arrange themselves into strands of hair to create uniform spiral locks. \u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0479\/3735\/5944\/files\/10_3_e47a5254-2ca9-46b0-8dea-fdcf01faad0b.png?v=1758785739\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCurly hair can pass:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e \u003cspan\u003efrom a curly to a frizzy state with a simple detangling.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\n \u003cspan\u003efrom a curly or frizzy state to a\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan\u003elocked\u003c\/span\u003e (locs) state \u003cspan\u003eby letting the curls knot or by tying them,\u003c\/span\u003e\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e \u003cspan\u003efrom a stretched\/relaxed state to a curled state thanks to water\/humidity,\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e \u003cspan\u003efrom a curly state to a straight state by stretching the hair with thread, elastics, nourishment and hydration, or heat,\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\n \u003cspan\u003efrom the curled state to the looped state by defining the loops.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\n\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e \u003cspan\u003eThanks to the natural versatility of\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan\u003ecurly hair\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan\u003e, we have a choice between different looks depending on our daily routines, our care choices, our desires, our lifestyles and our cultures:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e \u003cspan\u003ethe \u003cstrong\u003elocked\/locs\u003c\/strong\u003e state (tangled loops), \u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0479\/3735\/5944\/files\/226_6710de6f-fe87-43f9-988b-3c38eb824681_480x480.png?v=1701180451\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e \u003cspan\u003ethe \u003cstrong\u003elooped\u003c\/strong\u003e state (natural loops defined), \u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0479\/3735\/5944\/files\/43_071416e7-4b87-462b-927e-1a918091d51f_480x480.png?v=1698133138\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0479\/3735\/5944\/files\/etatbouclesansgenegif_480x480.gif?v=1700951724\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n \u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003ethe \u003cstrong\u003efrizzy\u003c\/strong\u003e state (disjointed curls), \u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0479\/3735\/5944\/files\/237_48a3e6fb-16b6-4d80-aba2-486cca7dd79a_480x480.png?v=1697891371\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0479\/3735\/5944\/files\/boucleslibrecrepu_480x480.gif?v=1701095956\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e \u003cspan\u003ethe \u003cstrong\u003estretched\u003c\/strong\u003e state (relaxed curls).\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e \u003cspan\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0479\/3735\/5944\/files\/41_aa268ebe-c52d-4661-a84b-18318c878747_480x480.png?v=1691850085\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0479\/3735\/5944\/files\/41_7d42ff30-848f-40c8-a743-abda25f241f1.png?v=1761775351\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e \u003cspan\u003eWhen you have hair described as \"curly,\" \"kinky,\" \"3ABC,\" \"4ABC,\" or \"African\/Afro,\" you naturally have curls (spirals). There is simply a variation in size and a difference in visibility from a distance.\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0479\/3735\/5944\/files\/5_fbb157de-01b3-489d-9e7e-ddb97376c589.png?v=1759084151\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0479\/3735\/5944\/files\/8_c3d4473d-3a44-44a4-bf9a-41d746de1673.png?v=1759084199\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e1. Hydration \u0026amp; Nutrition\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e \u003cspan\u003eThe degree of hydration and nutrition of natural curly hair also helps to determine its ability to form curls, spirals or waves.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e \u003cspan\u003eThe more hydrated curly hair is, the more naturally the curls will form. Dry curly hair will stabilize in its original state, allowing you to style it without using any special products.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e2. The different sizes of loops\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n \u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWe all have different sized curls in the same head of hair, depending on the area, some smaller, some larger. Our curls reflect the vitality of our hair and allow it to adapt to different climates and our personal preferences.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eThere are very small loops: \u003cspan\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0479\/3735\/5944\/files\/2_0cc6f149-61b4-4ad4-a885-abd9f0b14b95_480x480.png?v=1701160995\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e \u003cspan\u003eHair is often referred to as \"4C\" hair, \"4Z\" hair,\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan\u003ekinky hair\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan\u003e, \"frizzy hair\",\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan\u003enappy hair\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan\u003e, \"African hair\", \"curly hair\", \"versatile hair\", \"wavy hair\" or even \"cloud\", \"crown\", etc.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eThere are the small loops: \u003cspan\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0479\/3735\/5944\/files\/5_6d66ca26-ccb0-4c3a-b03e-ec1ad9e83536_480x480.png?v=1701161003\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHair is often referred to as \"4C\", \"4B\" or \"4A\" hair,\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan\u003ekinky hair\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan\u003e, \"frizzy hair\",\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan\u003enappy hair\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan\u003e, \"African hair\", \"curly hair\", \"versatile hair\", \"wavy hair\" or even \"cloud\", \"crown\", etc.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eThere are medium-sized loops: \u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0479\/3735\/5944\/files\/7_0da7575f-04be-4479-b496-dcb1f374dad3_480x480.png?v=1701161023\"\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e \u003cspan\u003eOften called “3C”, “3B” or “3A” hair,\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan\u003ecurly hair\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan\u003e,\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan\u003ekinky hair\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan\u003e, “frizzy hair”,\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan\u003enappy hair\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan\u003e, “African hair”, “frizzy hair”, “versatile hair”, “curly hair”, “mixed-race hair” or even “cloud”, “crown”, etc.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eThere are the large loops:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0479\/3735\/5944\/files\/9_350d7fec-16fc-4a6a-97dd-99c4713f8d49_480x480.png?v=1701161033\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eAnd then there are the very large loops:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0479\/3735\/5944\/files\/11_157cdfc8-27ed-45ba-83a8-ee16c10a5baa_480x480.png?v=1701161042\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003e\n\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e3. Shrinkage\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n \u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eShrinkage\u003c\/span\u003e is an English term used in the West by many people with naturally curly or kinky hair. It refers to the process by which curly hair can shrink or stretch, \u003cspan\u003eautomatically\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan\u003ereforming its natural curl pattern when wet. This process alters the appearance of the hair: even if the actual length of the hair may be two to five times greater, the hair appears visually shorter.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e \u003cspan\u003eThe smaller the curls, the shorter the hair appears, regardless of its actual length.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e \u003cem style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0479\/3735\/5944\/files\/fiche_comprendre_le_cheveux_101223_17h15_1_4398aa39-7118-4e65-9360-7c4debf3894d.png?v=1759085306\"\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eFor hair with very small, small and medium curls:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYou have the advantage of a great ability to go from very short hair to very long hair without having to cut your hair, thanks to the magic of\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan\u003eshrinkage\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan\u003e(the ability of natural curly hair to stretch or shrink).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e \u003cspan\u003eThe more the curls are separated from each other, the more they shrink—especially the smaller ones. The visual appearance can therefore easily give the impression of a short haircut.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e \u003cspan\u003eHowever, the actual length of curly hair, once stretched, can be up to five times its apparent length. The smaller the curls, the greater the\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan\u003eshrinkage\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e \u003cspan\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0479\/3735\/5944\/files\/tournerBON_480x480.gif?v=1698136600\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e \u003cspan\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0479\/3735\/5944\/files\/10_4a104ba4-7e8a-4e69-837b-f70a649a32db_480x480.png?v=1701163176\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0479\/3735\/5944\/files\/3_617a3850-b0b8-4037-9e2a-0487d72ba285_480x480.png?v=1701163151\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eFor hair with large or very large curls:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIf you naturally have very large curls that are visible from a distance, you have less\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan\u003eshrinkage\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan\u003e(the ability of natural curly hair to stretch or contract, creating a springy effect) compared to hair with small or medium curls, as shown in the video below. The actual length of your hair is almost entirely apparent. Hair growth is more noticeable because the hair shrinks less.\u003c\/span\u003e Therefore, \u003cspan\u003eshrinkage\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan\u003eis less of a surprise than with other curl sizes.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWith large curls, you have less flexibility in transitioning from short to long hair without cutting it. This is because\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan\u003eshrinkage\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan\u003eis less pronounced, and the curls are wider within a single strand, leaving more smooth sections. The actual length of the hair is less concealed, but not as fully revealed as with straight hair. Hair growth is more noticeable because the hair shrinks less, and the\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan\u003eshrinkage\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan\u003eis less of a surprise than with other curl sizes.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003e \u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e4. How to reveal\/define your natural curls?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e \u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFor hair with very small, small and medium curls:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0479\/3735\/5944\/files\/47_0cfcd5d3-b7df-4511-adc9-ea3bd2d1cc7d.png?v=1760035581\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch5 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e \u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUntangled curls, not revealed\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch5\u003e\n\n \u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0479\/3735\/5944\/files\/228_2f0f09aa-48c9-40b4-af6c-17d4ccc24c83.png?v=1760036933\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDefined, revealed curls\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\n\n\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHair only begins to curl on its own when it is damp, wet, or properly hydrated and nourished. Once dry, it will hold the shape you have created.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e \u003cspan\u003eIt's best to detangle your hair with your fingers to create groups of curls. This will make the curls more defined and visible, even from a distance, depending on their size. Small curls are best showcased when the strands are together. The more the strands are separated, the greater the volume, and the more their visibility from a distance varies depending on the size of the curls.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e \u003cspan\u003eWhen defining curls, the thickness of the hair strands is chosen according to the natural size of the curls. Therefore, the smaller your curls, the more it is recommended to work with small strands, so that the hair forms springs rather than locs.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFor hair with large or very large curls:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0479\/3735\/5944\/files\/19_253df146-2595-42e8-ad97-b7aad05de858.png?v=1761749469\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e \u003cspan\u003eWith this type of curl, the curls are visible from both near and far. However, they can also appear wavy or even straight, depending on the care and techniques used. It's damp, wet, or well-hydrated, slightly oily hair that naturally curls. Once dry, the hair holds the shape you've created.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e \u003cspan\u003eIt's best to detangle your hair with your fingers to form groups of curls. This will make the curls more defined and visible from a distance, depending on their size.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e \u003cspan\u003eEXAMPLE:\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan\u003eHere (image below), the strands are very uniform and the hair is very hydrated and nourished, therefore heavy and supple. This prevents volume and the formation of spirals, and the hair has a wavy texture.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e \u003cem style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0479\/3735\/5944\/files\/20_7996934a-100d-4dbd-b4b1-b6941cdde150_480x480.png?v=1698133711\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA magical hair with a multitude of stunning looks to choose from.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003e \u003cem\u003eSTATEN\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e","brand":"Si Toi Aussi Tu Es Nappy","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51887074804050,"sku":null,"price":0.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0479\/3735\/5944\/files\/1_cf666f82-527e-48e3-bb41-1fee0cd3ca7b.png?v=1761750850","url":"https:\/\/www.sitoiaussituesnappy.com\/en\/products\/quest-ce-que-letat-boucle-du-cheveu-boucle","provider":"Staten","version":"1.0","type":"link"}