tight curls

Spiral hair texture

Tight curls are small, closely coiled spirals of hair, either natural or styled.

The phrase describes curl pattern rather than how firmly hair is secured: Her tight curls bounced when she walked.

Natural tight curls are characteristic of certain hair textures, particularly in people of African descent.

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bouncy · frizz · afro · perm · curlers · rollers · texture · volume · shrinkage · coily · defined · moisturize · twist · scrunch · gel · diffuser · air dry · deep condition

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Opposites
hair texture/curl pattern

tight curlsstraight hair

Locks without curl or wave

flat hair · loose waves · limp hair · loose curls · wavy hair

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Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G