Are you embracing your curls? Taking that first step towards achieving dream curls can be difficult, and at times daunting — especially if years of heat-styling or chemical straightening had left your hair damaged. So, for you curly girls with big bouncy ringlets or short spirally coils, here are a few tips to bring those curls back to life.

Figuring out your hair type can be super tricky! But despite the decoding mission it can feel like, identifying your curl pattern can be super useful for knowing where to start when you're shopping for hair-care products or creating a hair care routine. Keep reading to find your curl pattern and how best to care for it..