Hair Types & Textures
Find your real hair type and porosity — the 1A–4C system, what it means, and the routine that works for your texture. The foundation every good hair day is built on.
Curl Pattern Classification
2B Hair: Medium Waves With Frizz — Care Routine & Products
2B hair has defined S-waves that start near the roots and moderate frizz.
2C Hair: Thick Waves or Loose Curls — Routine Guide
2C hair has strong root-to-tip S-waves and occasional loose curls.
3B Hair: Tight Ringlets — How to Keep Them Defined
3B hair needs medium-weight moisture, curl-clumping technique, and gentle handling to maintain defined ringlets.
3C Hair: The Driest Curl Type — Complete Moisture Guide
3C hair is the driest type 3 subtype; it needs heavy moisture layering.
4C Hair: Tightest Coils — The Complete Moisture Guide
4C hair needs maximum moisture layering, weekly deep conditioning with heat.
Hair Type Quiz: Find Your Curl Pattern (1A–4C)
Your hair type is determined by your curl pattern — wash, air-dry, and assess.
Type 1 Hair (1A, 1B, 1C): Care Guide for Straight Hair
Type 1 straight hair needs frequent washing to manage scalp oil.
Type 2 Wavy Hair (2A, 2B, 2C): The Complete Care Guide
Type 2 wavy hair has an S-shaped pattern from roots or mid-shaft.
Type 3 Curly Hair (3A, 3B, 3C): Complete Routine Guide
Type 3 curly hair needs consistent moisture, gentle detangling.
Type 4 Coily Hair (4A, 4B, 4C): The Complete Care System
Type 4 coily hair needs maximum moisture, minimal manipulation, protective styles.
Hair Porosity
Hair Porosity: Low, Medium & High — Complete Guide
Hair porosity is how readily your hair absorbs and retains moisture.
How to Test Your Hair Porosity at Home (Float Test + More)
The most reliable at-home method is observing how your hair behaves with water and products.
High Porosity Hair: Causes, Signs & How to Lock In Moisture
High porosity hair absorbs moisture fast but loses it equally fast.
Low Porosity Hair Care: Why Products Sit on Top & What to Do
Low porosity hair has tightly sealed cuticles that resist moisture entry; heat, lightweight humectants.
Porosity vs. Curl Type: Which Matters More for Your Products?
Porosity matters more than curl type for product selection because it determines whether a product.
Hair Density Thickness
Fine Hair Care: How to Add Volume Without Weighing It Down
Wash fine hair every 1–2 days with a lightweight volumizing shampoo, apply conditioner ends-only.
Fine Hair vs. Thin Hair: What's the Difference?
Fine hair describes each strand's narrow diameter; thin hair describes low density.
Thick & Coarse Hair: How to Manage It Without Frizz
Wash thick coarse hair once or twice a week, use rich moisture-sealing conditioners.
Scalp Types
Dry Scalp vs. Dandruff: How to Tell the Difference
Dry scalp is caused by moisture loss and produces small white flakes.
Oily Scalp: Causes, How Often to Wash & Best Shampoos
An oily scalp is caused by excess sebum from androgen-driven sebaceous glands.
What Is My Scalp Type? Oily, Dry, Normal & Combination
Your scalp type — oily, dry, normal, or combination.
Sensitive Scalp Care: What to Use (and Avoid)
Sensitive scalp care requires fragrance-free, gentle formulas that avoid known allergens and support the scalp.