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4A Long Defined Coils
4A Long Defined Coils. Long layered coils, defined with gel and diffused, no fringe. Natural type 4A coils: defined S-patterned coils only about 3-5 mm in diameter, much tighter than a perm curl, dense, soft sheen, around 50 percent shrinkage. Client is of mixed heritage (for example Black and East Asian) with naturally textured hair (not a perm or relaxer).
What makes this look work
The shape comes mostly from:
- long layers that keep the base weight
- movement from the tight curl
Before you choose it
- Upkeep · Higher upkeep
- This shape rewards regular styling — the reference finish leans on it.
How any reference lands depends on your texture, density and daily routine — that conversation is what your stylist is for.
Bring this to your appointment
“I like the tight curl and the long silhouette. Can we talk about how this would sit with my texture and my routine?”
A starting line for the chair — edit it into your own words.
This look can express
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