If you have 1A hair, that advice might not be for you. “Because type 1A hair is more prone to oiliness, it typically needs to be shampooed more frequently,” says Dr. Engelman.

Designed by Oprah Winfrey’s hairdresser Andre Walker in the 1990s, the 1a-4c hair chart has become a staple way for many Black women to categorise their natural curls.

I love my curls, but, man, they’re a lot of work. Never mind that they seem to have a life force of their own, effortlessly falling into place one day yet the next, recalcitrant.

While cloud curls will continue trending into fall, they’re particularly ideal for the hottest days of the year. “In summer, curly hair is more prone to frizz due to humidity, and cloud curls ...