{"id":201567,"date":"2025-06-02T21:00:00","date_gmt":"2025-06-02T19:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/flawlesshair.com\/?p=201567"},"modified":"2025-05-30T22:32:16","modified_gmt":"2025-05-30T20:32:16","slug":"do-you-have-curly-or-wavy-hair-heres-how-to-find-out","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/flawlesshair.com\/pt\/do-you-have-curly-or-wavy-hair-heres-how-to-find-out\/","title":{"rendered":"Do You Have Curly Or Wavy Hair? Here&#8217;s How To Find Out"},"content":{"rendered":"<style>img#mv-trellis-img-1::before{padding-top:100%; }img#mv-trellis-img-1{display:block;}img#mv-trellis-img-2::before{padding-top:100%; }img#mv-trellis-img-2{display:block;}img#mv-trellis-img-3::before{padding-top:100%; }img#mv-trellis-img-3{display:block;}img#mv-trellis-img-4::before{padding-top:100%; }img#mv-trellis-img-4{display:block;}img#mv-trellis-img-5::before{padding-top:100%; }img#mv-trellis-img-5{display:block;}img#mv-trellis-img-6::before{padding-top:100%; }img#mv-trellis-img-6{display:block;}img#mv-trellis-img-7::before{padding-top:100%; }img#mv-trellis-img-7{display:block;}img#mv-trellis-img-8::before{padding-top:100%; }img#mv-trellis-img-8{display:block;}img#mv-trellis-img-9::before{padding-top:100%; }img#mv-trellis-img-9{display:block;}img#mv-trellis-img-10::before{padding-top:100%; }img#mv-trellis-img-10{display:block;}img#mv-trellis-img-11::before{padding-top:100%; }img#mv-trellis-img-11{display:block;}img#mv-trellis-img-12::before{padding-top:100%; }img#mv-trellis-img-12{display:block;}img#mv-trellis-img-13::before{padding-top:100%; }img#mv-trellis-img-13{display:block;}img#mv-trellis-img-14::before{padding-top:100%; }img#mv-trellis-img-14{display:block;}img#mv-trellis-img-15::before{padding-top:100%; }img#mv-trellis-img-15{display:block;}<\/style>\n<p>Ever looked in the mirror and wondered if your hair is actually curly or just wavy? The difference might seem small, but it affects everything from your haircare routine to the products you should use. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Many people have naturally curly or wavy hair without even realizing it, especially if they&rsquo;ve been treating it incorrectly for years. Let&rsquo;s explore some simple ways to determine your true hair type.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">1. Check Your Hair When Wet<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><div style=\"position: relative;\"><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/flawlesshair.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Do-You-Have-Curly-Or-Wavy-Hair-15-Ways-To-Find-Out-1.jpg\" alt=\"Check Your Hair When Wet\"><\/noscript><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg'%20viewBox='0%200%20300%20300'%3E%3Crect%20width='300'%20height='300'%20style='fill:%23e3e3e3'\/%3E%3C\/svg%3E\" alt=\"Check Your Hair When Wet\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-1\" loading=\"eager\" data-src=\"https:\/\/flawlesshair.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Do-You-Have-Curly-Or-Wavy-Hair-15-Ways-To-Find-Out-1.jpg\" class=\"eager-load\" data-svg=\"1\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"><div style=\"position: absolute; top: 0.5rem; right: 0.75rem;\"> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pinterest.com\/pin\/create\/button\/\" data-pin-do=\"buttonPin\" data-pin-tall=\"true\" data-pin-url=\"https:\/\/flawlesshair.com\/pt\/do-you-have-curly-or-wavy-hair-heres-how-to-find-out\/\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/flawlesshair.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Do-You-Have-Curly-Or-Wavy-Hair-15-Ways-To-Find-Out-1.jpg\" data-pin-description=\"Do You Have Curly Or Wavy Hair? Here&rsquo;s How To Find Out\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"> <\/a><\/div><\/div><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">\n                <a href=\"https:\/\/gkhair.eu\/blogs\/all-blogs\/what-is-the-difference-between-wavy-and-curly-hair\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">&copy; GK Hair Europe<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Freshly washed hair reveals its true nature. If your strands form defined S or ringlet patterns when wet, you likely have curly hair. Wavy hair will show gentler, looser curves that might partially straighten as they dry.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2. Morning Hair Tells All<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><div style=\"position: relative;\"><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/flawlesshair.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Check-Your-Hair-When-Wet.jpg\" alt=\"Morning Hair Tells All\"><\/noscript><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/flawlesshair.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Check-Your-Hair-When-Wet.jpg\" alt=\"Morning Hair Tells All\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-2\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"lazyload\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"><div style=\"position: absolute; top: 0.5rem; right: 0.75rem;\"> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pinterest.com\/pin\/create\/button\/\" data-pin-do=\"buttonPin\" data-pin-tall=\"true\" data-pin-url=\"https:\/\/flawlesshair.com\/pt\/do-you-have-curly-or-wavy-hair-heres-how-to-find-out\/\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/flawlesshair.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Check-Your-Hair-When-Wet.jpg\" data-pin-description=\"Do You Have Curly Or Wavy Hair? Here&rsquo;s How To Find Out\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"> <\/a><\/div><\/div><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">\n                <a href=\"https:\/\/finenaturalhairandfaith.com\/5-steps-prevent-bed-head\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">&copy; Fine natural Hair and Faith<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Roll out of bed and take a peek before touching your locks. Curly hair typically wakes up with volume and defined spirals, though possibly frizzy. Wavy hair might look slightly rumpled or have gentle bends rather than full-blown bedhead chaos.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">3. The Scrunch Test<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><div style=\"position: relative;\"><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/flawlesshair.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Morning-Hair-Tells-All.webp\" alt=\"The Scrunch Test\"><\/noscript><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/flawlesshair.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Morning-Hair-Tells-All.webp\" alt=\"The Scrunch Test\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-3\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"lazyload\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"><div style=\"position: absolute; top: 0.5rem; right: 0.75rem;\"> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pinterest.com\/pin\/create\/button\/\" data-pin-do=\"buttonPin\" data-pin-tall=\"true\" data-pin-url=\"https:\/\/flawlesshair.com\/pt\/do-you-have-curly-or-wavy-hair-heres-how-to-find-out\/\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/flawlesshair.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Morning-Hair-Tells-All.webp\" data-pin-description=\"Do You Have Curly Or Wavy Hair? Here&rsquo;s How To Find Out\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"> <\/a><\/div><\/div><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">\n                <a href=\"https:\/\/www.kurlify.com\/en\/curly-girl-method\/how-to-scrunch-out-the-crunch\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">&copy; Kurlify<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Try scrunching damp hair upward with your hands and then letting it air dry. Curly hair will form springy coils or ringlets when scrunched. Wavy hair responds to scrunching too, but creates looser, beachy waves rather than tight curls.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">4. Look at Your Hairline Baby Hairs<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><div style=\"position: relative;\"><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/flawlesshair.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/The-Scrunch-Test.jpg\" alt=\"Look at Your Hairline Baby Hairs\"><\/noscript><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/flawlesshair.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/The-Scrunch-Test.jpg\" alt=\"Look at Your Hairline Baby Hairs\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-4\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"lazyload\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"><div style=\"position: absolute; top: 0.5rem; right: 0.75rem;\"> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pinterest.com\/pin\/create\/button\/\" data-pin-do=\"buttonPin\" data-pin-tall=\"true\" data-pin-url=\"https:\/\/flawlesshair.com\/pt\/do-you-have-curly-or-wavy-hair-heres-how-to-find-out\/\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/flawlesshair.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/The-Scrunch-Test.jpg\" data-pin-description=\"Do You Have Curly Or Wavy Hair? Here&rsquo;s How To Find Out\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"> <\/a><\/div><\/div><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">\n                <a href=\"https:\/\/patternbeauty.com\/blogs\/news\/edge-hairstyles-to-level-up-your-look\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">&copy; Pattern Beauty<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Those tiny hairs along your hairline reveal your natural texture. Little spirals or strong waves indicate curly hair genes. If your baby hairs form gentle curves or slight bends, you&rsquo;re likely in the wavy category.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">5. The Humidity Response<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><div style=\"position: relative;\"><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/flawlesshair.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Look-at-Your-Hairline-Baby-Hairs.jpg\" alt=\"The Humidity Response\"><\/noscript><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/flawlesshair.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Look-at-Your-Hairline-Baby-Hairs.jpg\" alt=\"The Humidity Response\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-5\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"lazyload\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"><div style=\"position: absolute; top: 0.5rem; right: 0.75rem;\"> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pinterest.com\/pin\/create\/button\/\" data-pin-do=\"buttonPin\" data-pin-tall=\"true\" data-pin-url=\"https:\/\/flawlesshair.com\/pt\/do-you-have-curly-or-wavy-hair-heres-how-to-find-out\/\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/flawlesshair.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Look-at-Your-Hairline-Baby-Hairs.jpg\" data-pin-description=\"Do You Have Curly Or Wavy Hair? Here&rsquo;s How To Find Out\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"> <\/a><\/div><\/div><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">\n                <a href=\"https:\/\/www.scientificamerican.com\/article\/why-hair-turns-curly-and-frizzy-in-the-summer-according-to-chemistry\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">&copy; Scientific American<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Humid weather is a natural curl activator. If your hair dramatically increases in volume, frizz, or curl definition when humidity strikes, you probably have curly hair. Wavy hair reacts too but with milder expansion and looser curl formation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">6. Strand Thickness Matters<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><div style=\"position: relative;\"><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/flawlesshair.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/The-Humidity-Response.png\" alt=\"Strand Thickness Matters\"><\/noscript><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/flawlesshair.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/The-Humidity-Response.png\" alt=\"Strand Thickness Matters\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-6\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"lazyload\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"><div style=\"position: absolute; top: 0.5rem; right: 0.75rem;\"> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pinterest.com\/pin\/create\/button\/\" data-pin-do=\"buttonPin\" data-pin-tall=\"true\" data-pin-url=\"https:\/\/flawlesshair.com\/pt\/do-you-have-curly-or-wavy-hair-heres-how-to-find-out\/\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/flawlesshair.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/The-Humidity-Response.png\" data-pin-description=\"Do You Have Curly Or Wavy Hair? Here&rsquo;s How To Find Out\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"> <\/a><\/div><\/div><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">\n                <a href=\"https:\/\/www.haiirology.com\/blog\/curly-vs-wavy\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">&copy; Haiirology<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Hold a single strand between your fingers. Can&rsquo;t feel it? You have fine hair, which often appears straighter even if naturally wavy. Easily felt strands indicate medium thickness, while very noticeable strands suggest coarse hair&mdash;both more likely to display obvious curl patterns.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">7. Root Volume Clues<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><div style=\"position: relative;\"><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/flawlesshair.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Strand-Thickness-Matters.png\" alt=\"Root Volume Clues\"><\/noscript><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/flawlesshair.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Strand-Thickness-Matters.png\" alt=\"Root Volume Clues\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-7\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"lazyload\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"><div style=\"position: absolute; top: 0.5rem; right: 0.75rem;\"> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pinterest.com\/pin\/create\/button\/\" data-pin-do=\"buttonPin\" data-pin-tall=\"true\" data-pin-url=\"https:\/\/flawlesshair.com\/pt\/do-you-have-curly-or-wavy-hair-heres-how-to-find-out\/\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/flawlesshair.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Strand-Thickness-Matters.png\" data-pin-description=\"Do You Have Curly Or Wavy Hair? Here&rsquo;s How To Find Out\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"> <\/a><\/div><\/div><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">\n                <a href=\"https:\/\/www.realsimple.com\/beauty-fashion\/hair\/root-clipping-hair\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">&copy; Real Simple<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Examine your roots closely. Naturally curly hair typically has noticeable lift or volume at the roots even without styling. Wavy hair might lie flatter at the roots with movement beginning mid-shaft, while straight hair hugs the scalp.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">8. The Twist-and-Pull Test<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><div style=\"position: relative;\"><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/flawlesshair.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Root-Volume-Clues.jpg\" alt=\"The Twist-and-Pull Test\"><\/noscript><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/flawlesshair.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Root-Volume-Clues.jpg\" alt=\"The Twist-and-Pull Test\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-8\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"lazyload\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"><div style=\"position: absolute; top: 0.5rem; right: 0.75rem;\"> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pinterest.com\/pin\/create\/button\/\" data-pin-do=\"buttonPin\" data-pin-tall=\"true\" data-pin-url=\"https:\/\/flawlesshair.com\/pt\/do-you-have-curly-or-wavy-hair-heres-how-to-find-out\/\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/flawlesshair.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Root-Volume-Clues.jpg\" data-pin-description=\"Do You Have Curly Or Wavy Hair? Here&rsquo;s How To Find Out\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"> <\/a><\/div><\/div><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">\n                <a href=\"https:\/\/wavyhaircarer.com\/wavy-hair-curl-patterns-explained-wavy-hair-chart\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">&copy; Wavy Hair Care<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Twist a damp section of hair and gently pull it straight. Let go and watch what happens! Curly hair springs back quickly into a coil. Wavy hair returns to a gentle curve but won&rsquo;t coil tightly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">9. Product Buildup Behavior<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><div style=\"position: relative;\"><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/flawlesshair.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/The-Twist-and-Pull-Test.jpg\" alt=\"Product Buildup Behavior\"><\/noscript><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/flawlesshair.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/The-Twist-and-Pull-Test.jpg\" alt=\"Product Buildup Behavior\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-9\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"lazyload\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"><div style=\"position: absolute; top: 0.5rem; right: 0.75rem;\"> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pinterest.com\/pin\/create\/button\/\" data-pin-do=\"buttonPin\" data-pin-tall=\"true\" data-pin-url=\"https:\/\/flawlesshair.com\/pt\/do-you-have-curly-or-wavy-hair-heres-how-to-find-out\/\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/flawlesshair.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/The-Twist-and-Pull-Test.jpg\" data-pin-description=\"Do You Have Curly Or Wavy Hair? Here&rsquo;s How To Find Out\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"> <\/a><\/div><\/div><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">\n                <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mycurlproducts.com\/blogs\/healthy-natural-haircare\/the-effects-of-product-build-up-on-natural-hair-understanding-and-managing-the-risks\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">&copy; My Curl Products<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Notice how your hair responds to product buildup. Curly hair tends to become stiff, dull, and loses definition when products accumulate. Wavy hair often gets weighed down and straightens out when product builds up.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">10. Swimming Pool Revelations<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><div style=\"position: relative;\"><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/flawlesshair.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Product-Buildup-Behavior.jpg\" alt=\"Swimming Pool Revelations\"><\/noscript><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/flawlesshair.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Product-Buildup-Behavior.jpg\" alt=\"Swimming Pool Revelations\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-10\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"lazyload\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"><div style=\"position: absolute; top: 0.5rem; right: 0.75rem;\"> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pinterest.com\/pin\/create\/button\/\" data-pin-do=\"buttonPin\" data-pin-tall=\"true\" data-pin-url=\"https:\/\/flawlesshair.com\/pt\/do-you-have-curly-or-wavy-hair-heres-how-to-find-out\/\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/flawlesshair.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Product-Buildup-Behavior.jpg\" data-pin-description=\"Do You Have Curly Or Wavy Hair? Here&rsquo;s How To Find Out\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"> <\/a><\/div><\/div><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">\n                <a href=\"https:\/\/controlledchaoshair.com\/blogs\/curly-hair-news\/why-does-chlorine-make-my-hair-curly\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">&copy; Controlled Chaos Hair<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>After swimming, let your hair air dry without touching it. Chlorine and salt water strip away products and reveal natural texture. Curly hair forms tight, sometimes frizzy coils, while wavy hair develops loose, beachy waves.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">11. The Hair Tie Test<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><div style=\"position: relative;\"><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/flawlesshair.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Swimming-Pool-Revelations.png\" alt=\"The Hair Tie Test\"><\/noscript><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/flawlesshair.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Swimming-Pool-Revelations.png\" alt=\"The Hair Tie Test\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-11\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"lazyload\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"><div style=\"position: absolute; top: 0.5rem; right: 0.75rem;\"> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pinterest.com\/pin\/create\/button\/\" data-pin-do=\"buttonPin\" data-pin-tall=\"true\" data-pin-url=\"https:\/\/flawlesshair.com\/pt\/do-you-have-curly-or-wavy-hair-heres-how-to-find-out\/\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/flawlesshair.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Swimming-Pool-Revelations.png\" data-pin-description=\"Do You Have Curly Or Wavy Hair? Here&rsquo;s How To Find Out\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"> <\/a><\/div><\/div><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">\n                <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sittingprettyhalohair.com\/blogs\/news\/the-curly-ponytail-hairstyle-guide-you-asked-for\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">&copy; Sitting Pretty Halo Hair Extensions<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Wear your hair in a ponytail for several hours, then release it. Curly hair maintains the crease but quickly resumes its springy pattern around it. Wavy hair keeps the dent longer with gentler waves forming.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">12. Family Hair History<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><div style=\"position: relative;\"><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/flawlesshair.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/The-Hair-Tie-Test.jpg\" alt=\"Family Hair History\"><\/noscript><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/flawlesshair.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/The-Hair-Tie-Test.jpg\" alt=\"Family Hair History\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-12\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"lazyload\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"><div style=\"position: absolute; top: 0.5rem; right: 0.75rem;\"> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pinterest.com\/pin\/create\/button\/\" data-pin-do=\"buttonPin\" data-pin-tall=\"true\" data-pin-url=\"https:\/\/flawlesshair.com\/pt\/do-you-have-curly-or-wavy-hair-heres-how-to-find-out\/\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/flawlesshair.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/The-Hair-Tie-Test.jpg\" data-pin-description=\"Do You Have Curly Or Wavy Hair? Here&rsquo;s How To Find Out\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"> <\/a><\/div><\/div><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">\n                <a href=\"https:\/\/curlybetty.wordpress.com\/2011\/05\/10\/curly-hair-genetics-heredity\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">&copy; CurlyBetty &ndash; WordPress.com<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Look at your relatives! Curl patterns are genetic. If your parents or siblings have curly or wavy hair, you likely carry those genes too. Sometimes curl patterns skip generations or appear differently, but family photos offer valuable clues.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">13. Pillowcase Evidence<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><div style=\"position: relative;\"><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/flawlesshair.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Family-Hair-History.jpg\" alt=\"Pillowcase Evidence\"><\/noscript><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/flawlesshair.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Family-Hair-History.jpg\" alt=\"Pillowcase Evidence\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-13\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"lazyload\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"><div style=\"position: absolute; top: 0.5rem; right: 0.75rem;\"> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pinterest.com\/pin\/create\/button\/\" data-pin-do=\"buttonPin\" data-pin-tall=\"true\" data-pin-url=\"https:\/\/flawlesshair.com\/pt\/do-you-have-curly-or-wavy-hair-heres-how-to-find-out\/\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/flawlesshair.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Family-Hair-History.jpg\" data-pin-description=\"Do You Have Curly Or Wavy Hair? Here&rsquo;s How To Find Out\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"> <\/a><\/div><\/div><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">\n                <a href=\"https:\/\/onlycurls.com\/blogs\/news\/how-to-protect-your-curls-while-you-sleep\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">&copy; Only Curls<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Cotton pillowcases create friction that reveals your true texture. If you wake with frizzy, tangled hair despite going to bed with smooth strands, you likely have natural curl. Wavy hair shows less dramatic overnight transformation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">14. Rain Day Revelations<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><div style=\"position: relative;\"><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/flawlesshair.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Pillowcase-Evidence.jpg\" alt=\"Rain Day Revelations\"><\/noscript><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/flawlesshair.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Pillowcase-Evidence.jpg\" alt=\"Rain Day Revelations\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-14\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"lazyload\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"><div style=\"position: absolute; top: 0.5rem; right: 0.75rem;\"> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pinterest.com\/pin\/create\/button\/\" data-pin-do=\"buttonPin\" data-pin-tall=\"true\" data-pin-url=\"https:\/\/flawlesshair.com\/pt\/do-you-have-curly-or-wavy-hair-heres-how-to-find-out\/\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/flawlesshair.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Pillowcase-Evidence.jpg\" data-pin-description=\"Do You Have Curly Or Wavy Hair? Here&rsquo;s How To Find Out\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"> <\/a><\/div><\/div><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">\n                <a href=\"https:\/\/eu.onlycurls.com\/blogs\/news\/5-signs-you-might-have-wavy-or-curly-hair\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">&copy; Only Curls EU<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Getting caught in light rain without an umbrella? Perfect curl-pattern test! Curly hair responds dramatically, with spirals tightening and frizz possibly increasing. Wavy hair develops more pronounced waves but won&rsquo;t transform into perfect ringlets.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">15. The Childhood Photo Check<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><div style=\"position: relative;\"><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/flawlesshair.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Rain-Day-Revelations.jpg\" alt=\"The Childhood Photo Check\"><\/noscript><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/flawlesshair.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Rain-Day-Revelations.jpg\" alt=\"The Childhood Photo Check\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-15\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"lazyload\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"><div style=\"position: absolute; top: 0.5rem; right: 0.75rem;\"> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pinterest.com\/pin\/create\/button\/\" data-pin-do=\"buttonPin\" data-pin-tall=\"true\" data-pin-url=\"https:\/\/flawlesshair.com\/pt\/do-you-have-curly-or-wavy-hair-heres-how-to-find-out\/\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/flawlesshair.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Rain-Day-Revelations.jpg\" data-pin-description=\"Do You Have Curly Or Wavy Hair? 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