Choosing a texture
What's your hair type? Knowing the texture of your hair and the shape of your curls makes choosing extensions much easier. In our texture guide, we'll help you distinguish between straight, wavy and curly hair and guide you to the right extensions for you.
Hair types are often divided into four categories: Straight, Wavy, Curly, and Kinky. Each category contains subcategories A-C. These subcategories are based on the shape and diameter of the curls. In each category, type A has a less defined shape and looser curl, type B has a defined shape and a curl diameter between types A and C, and type C has a distinct shape and tighter curl.
Before choosing extensions, you need to work out which is your hair type. Remember that just as we're all unique, your hair is also unique. Your hair may have more than one hair type or be in-between different hair types. If you have different hair types, Rapunzel recommends that you choose extensions for the hair type you have the most of. If you are in-between two hair types, we recommend that you choose extensions for the hair type with the looser locks.
Type 1: Straight
Hair in this category has no curls, but is still divided into 1a, 1b and 1c as straight hair can have different ways of falling.
1a is very straight, fine hair without any hint of curls. Type 1a hair has little volume and a natural shine.
1b is straight hair with that falls lightly. Hair type 1b has more volume and is thicker hair than 1a. The hairs can be slightly bent.
1c is straight hair that falls. Type 1c hair has a lot of volume and is thick hair. Light waves can appear in parts of the hair.
Rapunzel of Sweden's straight range
Rapunzel of Sweden’s straight hair range falls into category 1b. The hair is straight and falls very lightly. The hair’s natural suppleness allows it to be worn by all hair types in the Straight category. You’ll find every kind of straight hair here.
Type 2: Wavy
Hair in this category is wavy with slightly thicker hair than type 1. The hair has S-shaped curls and natural volume.
2a is fine hair with a slightly wavy texture. The hair can be seen close to the roots, but changes to slightly s-shaped waves in the lengths.
2b has more defined, S-shaped waves. The shape of the waves is often described as “beach curls” or “beach waves”. As in category 1a, the hair may appear straighter, the closer we get to the root.
2c has pronounced S-shaped waves from root to tip. The hair is thick with a lot of volume and is bordering on curliness.
Rapunzel of Sweden’s wavy range
Clip-on set Beach Wave comes under category 2b and can be worn naturally by people with category 2b or 2c hair. With a little styling, you can also wear the Clip-on set Beach Wave with category 2a or category 1 hair.
Fibre Clip-in Ponytail Beach Wave falls into category 2b and can be worn by all hair types.
Type 3: Curly
Hair in this category is curly with a lot of volume. The curls are spiral shaped. A characteristic of the Curly category is that the hair is straight when wet and regains its curly shape when dry.
3a is hair with large spiral curls. The hair is supple and has a natural shine.
3b is hair with medium-sized, spiral curls and a lot of volume from root to tip. Hair has natural bounce.
3c is hair with tight spiral curls. The curly hairs often gather in sections, which gives the hair a lot of volume and clear structure.
Rapunzel of Sweden's curly range
Clip-on set Soft Curls comes under category 3a. The curls in the Clip-on set Soft Curls are all in the same direction and can be worn naturally by people with category 3a and 3b hair. With styling, you can also wear Clip-on set Soft Curls with category 2c hair.
Hair Weft Bouncy Curls come under category 3a. The curls in Hair Weft Bouncy Curls go in different directions and can be worn naturally by people with category 3a and 3b hair. With styling, you can also wear Hair Weft Bouncy Curls with category 2c hair.
Spiral Curls can be compared to catagory 3c. Spiral Curls can be worn naturally by people with category 3c or 4a hair. With styling, you can also wear Spiral Curls with category 3b hair. Spiral Curls are available in Clip-on set, Hair Weft and Premium Keratin Extensions. You can find all of the Spiral Curls here.