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Hair Types Explained: How to Identify Your Hair Type and Build the Right Routine

Learn how to identify your hair type and understand the differences between straight, wavy, curly, and coily hair. This comprehensive guide explains how hair structure influences texture, volume, moisture retention, frizz, and styling needs.

Straight Hair: What is Type 1 Hair?

Identify your Type 1 straight hair pattern and learn how to build a routine that supports volume, shine, and balanced hydration. Discover the differences between Type 1A, 1B, and 1C hair, and how straight hair structure affects oil distribution.

Wavy Hair: What is Type 1 Wavy Hair?

Identify your Type 2 wavy hair pattern and learn how to build a routine that enhances wave definition, controls frizz, and maintains lightweight hydration. Discover the differences between Type 2A, 2B, and 2C waves.

Culry Hair: What Is Type 3 Hair?

Identify your Type 3 curly hair pattern and learn how to build a routine that supports curl definition, moisture retention, and frizz control. Discover the differences between Type 3A, 3B, and 3C curls, how curl structure affects hydration.

Coily Hair: What is Type 4 Hair?

Identify your Type 4 coily hair pattern and learn how to build a routine that supports moisture retention, strength, and curl definition. Discover the differences between Type 4A, 4B, and 4C coils, and how coily hair structure affects hydration.