đź’‡ Hair Type Guide
Choose your curl pattern and porosity to identify your hair type and get tailored characteristics and care tips.
🔧 Identify Your Hair Type
What is a Hair Type Guide?
A hair type guide pairs your curl pattern with your porosity to explain how your hair behaves and what it needs. Curl pattern — straight, wavy, curly, or coily — sets the structure, while porosity governs how your hair takes in and holds moisture.
Together they point you toward the textures, washing habits, and styling products that keep your hair hydrated and defined. Use the tailored tips here as a starting routine and adjust based on how your hair responds.
âť“ Frequently Asked Questions
What are the hair type numbers (1 to 4)?
The system classifies hair by curl pattern: Type 1 is straight, Type 2 is wavy, Type 3 is curly, and Type 4 is coily. Higher numbers mean tighter curls, which generally also means the hair is drier and more fragile because natural oils travel down the strand less easily. This guide gives you the label plus what to expect from your type.
What is hair porosity and why does it matter?
Porosity describes how easily your hair absorbs and holds moisture. Low-porosity hair resists water and product, so lighter formulas and a little warmth help; high-porosity hair soaks up moisture but loses it quickly, so richer creams and sealing oils help it hold on. Matching products to your porosity is often more important than chasing curl pattern alone.
How do I figure out my porosity?
A simple at-home check: drop a clean, shed strand into a glass of water. If it floats for a while, you likely have low porosity; if it sinks slowly, medium; if it sinks fast, high. It's not perfectly precise, but combined with how your hair behaves day to day, it's enough to pick the right products.