Guide · Hairstyles · May 11, 2026
Know Your Hair Type (and Style It Right)
Published May 11, 2026
Straight, wavy, curly or coily — the care and styling change a lot.
Find your pattern
From type 1 (straight) to type 4 (coily), your pattern determines how hair holds styles and how much moisture it needs.
Match products to texture
Finer, straighter hair wants lightweight volumisers; curlier, coilier hair thrives on rich moisture and curl creams.
Style with the texture
Work with your natural pattern rather than fighting it — it's less damage and far less effort.
The quick checklist
- Identify your curl pattern
- Lightweight for fine, rich for coily
- Embrace your texture, don't fight it
