Hair Type & Care Blog
Independent guides on hair types, porosity, density and texture. No products to sell, just clear answers to help you understand your hair.
Understand your hair porosity
The porosity guides: what porosity is, how to spot yours, and how to care for low and high porosity hair.
Hair Porosity Explained: The Complete Guide
Hair porosity is how well your hair absorbs and holds moisture. Learn the three levels, how to spot yours, and why it changes which products actually work.
Read the guideHigh Porosity Hair: Signs, Causes and How to Care for It
High porosity hair absorbs moisture fast and loses it just as fast. Learn the signs, what causes it, and the sealing and protein routine that keeps it hydrated.
Read the guideLow Porosity Hair: Signs, Causes and How to Care for It
Low porosity hair resists moisture and builds up product fast. Learn the signs, why it happens, and the lightweight, heat-assisted routine that finally works.
Read the guideHow to Test Your Hair Porosity at Home
Four ways to test your hair porosity at home, including the float test, strand test, and water spray test, plus why the float test is less reliable than you think.
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High vs Low Porosity Hair: What Is the Difference?
High vs low porosity hair: low porosity repels water, high porosity absorbs and loses it fast. How to tell them apart and care for each. Free test inside.
Read the guideThe Curly Girl Method: A Beginner's Guide
The Curly Girl Method explained for beginners: what it is, the rules, and a simple step-by-step routine to define curls and cut frizz. No products to buy.
Read the guideWhat Is the Rarest Hair Type?
What is the rarest hair type? Type 1A, completely straight fine hair, is usually called the rarest, but the answer is more nuanced. Here is what to know.
Read the guideWavy vs Curly Hair: How to Tell the Difference
Wavy vs curly hair: waves form open S-shapes (type 2), curls form full loops (type 3). How to tell which you have, and why the 2C vs 3A border confuses people.
Read the guideHair Density: What It Is and How to Measure It
Hair density is how many strands grow on your scalp, not how thick each strand is. How to measure low, medium or high density at home and why it matters.
Read the guideHow to Know Your Hair Type
How to know your hair type: the air-dry test, the family check and the subtype check from 1A to 4C. A simple step-by-step method, plus a free 2-minute quiz.
Read the guideHair Types for Men
Hair types for men explained: the same 1A to 4C system, how to find yours, and how to style and care for each type. A practical guide with a free quiz.
Read the guideHair Texture Types: Fine, Medium and Coarse
Hair texture types explained: fine, medium and coarse describe strand thickness, not curl pattern. How to test your texture and why it changes your routine.
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