“Typically, the top layer of the hair is straight, and the underneath layers are either wavy or curly, unlike uniform curl patterns that are more consistent throughout the head,” Moore says.

Half straight, half curly hair finally has a name: Irish curls. Keep reading to learn everything you need to know about this of-the-moment, viral hair type.

3 Genius Hairstyle Ideas for the Half Curly, Half Straight Hair Phenomenon I've always thought of my friend Caitlin as having the cutest just-came-back-from-the-beach tousled curls.

As for particular hair textures that may want to consider the look, she explains that the method is great for “all curly and coily textures, as well as deep wavy textures [with] fine and thick ...

For me, there's something about the combination of curls and a half-up hairstyle that's just extra-charming. Come see the effect on Winona Ryder (or Lelaina Pierce as she will forever be known to me).