Find your curl type

How to recognize it: loose, S-shaped waves, from fine to thick, with a tendency to frizz. Waves need light hydration and soft definition but cannot tolerate heavy products: anything too rich will pull out the pattern.

2a: a soft wave with a slight bend
2b: beach waves with a loose S-shape and little lift at the root
2c: strong, defined S-waves with volume, bordering on curly

The ritual: wash with a hydrating shampoo and use conditioner weekly for moisture and detangling. Style with mousse or a light gloss in damp hair to enhance the pattern without losing movement, and finish lightly to protect against humidity.

Pro tips: refresh waves between washes with water and a small amount of cream, scrunched into sections. Blot dry with a microfiber towel or t-shirt, avoid heavy oils and butters, and sleep on satin to prevent frizz.

How to recognize it: springy, defined curls that love moisture and frizz easily. This type thrives on the balance between hydration and light hold: enough moisture to prevent frizz, enough definition to maintain the spiral, without crunch.

3a: loose spirals, about the thickness of your thumb
3b: springy corkscrew curls, approaching the thickness of your index finger
3c: tight corkscrews, closer to the thickness of your pinky finger

The ritual: wash with a hydrating curl shampoo, conditioner is mandatory (for slip and detangling), and knead your curl cream or cream-with-gel-layers into soaking wet hair. Dry with a diffuser or air-dry, finish to protect against humidity.

Pro tips: style on soaking wet hair for best definition. Work in small sections and twist loose curls around your finger. Blot with microfiber or a t-shirt, and protect your curls overnight with a satin bonnet, scarf, or pillowcase.

How to recognize it: tight, densely packed curls and coils with significant shrinkage. Coily hair is naturally the driest of all types, as sebum struggles to travel down the spiral, and simultaneously the most fragile. The key is nourishment: rich, richer, richest, and gentle handling of each strand.

4a: springy mini-spirals with a visible S-pattern
4b: sharp Z-shaped kinks instead of spirals
4c: the tightest pattern, with the most shrinkage and requiring the most care

The ritual: cleanse gently or co-wash with a cleansing cream, use an intensive mask weekly, and seal in moisture with an oil as the final layer. Detangle only with conditioner in the hair, from tip to root.

Pro tips: never comb dry. Finish every routine with oil to lock in moisture, alternate protective styles with rest periods, and satin here is not a tip but a lifestyle.

How it works: if you wear braids, twists, locs, or a wig, the focus shifts to what's underneath: your scalp and your own hair. The style protects, but only if the hair underneath remains nourished and the scalp is clean and calm.

The ritual: a light oil along the partings keeps the scalp and roots supple, a gentle cleansing prevents buildup, and hydrate the hair within the style. Give your hair rest periods between styles, and don't let it be styled too tightly: your hairline is precious.

Pro tips: sleep with a satin bonnet or pillowcase, never extend a style longer than it stays fresh, and schedule switch-over appointments at the salon so we can immediately check the condition of your own hair.