No, coarse hair is not necessarily curly hair. Coarseness refers to the thickness or diameter of individual hair strands, while curly refers to the shape or pattern of the hair.
Here's a breakdown to clarify the distinction:
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Coarse Hair: This describes the texture of individual strands. Coarse hair has a large diameter and feels thick to the touch. Think of it like a thick thread compared to a fine one. Coarse hair can be straight, wavy, or curly.
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Curly Hair: This refers to the shape or pattern of the hair, which forms defined curls or spirals. Curl patterns are typically categorized using a numbering and lettering system (e.g., 2A, 3B, 4C).
Therefore, hair can be:
- Coarse and curly: Thick strands that form curls.
- Coarse and straight: Thick strands that are straight.
- Fine and curly: Thin strands that form curls.
- Fine and straight: Thin strands that are straight.
The terms describe different characteristics of hair. While some people with curly hair do have coarse hair, it's not a given. Similarly, those with straight hair can have coarse strands.
