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“I don’t know my skin type.”
Skin Type Quiz
Find your likely skin type — normal, dry, oily or combination — and what to explore next.
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Hair Type Finder
Find out whether your hair is most likely straight, wavy, curly or coily — with simple care and styling ideas to get started.
Not sure what your hair type is — or where to start with care and styling?
Answer 7 quick questions about how your hair behaves naturally. You’ll get your likely hair type, what it generally means and simple care and styling ideas.
- Think about your hair when it dries on its own, without heat styling.
- If you usually straighten or curl it, go with your best guess.
- Get your result and ideas to explore.
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Your likely hair type
Straight
Your answers suggest your hair falls straight from roots to ends. This is often called Type 1.
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What this usually means
Straight hair has little or no natural bend. Because your scalp’s natural oils travel down straight strands easily, roots can look oily sooner than with curlier hair.
Straight hair can still be fine, medium or coarse — thickness changes how much volume and hold it has.
Care and styling ideas to explore
- Washing as often as your scalp needs — for many people with straight hair, that’s more often.
- Conditioner focused on the mid-lengths and ends, so roots don’t feel weighed down.
- A lightweight root-lift spray or mousse if your hair tends to fall flat.
- Heat protectant before blow-drying, straightening or curling.
Guides to read next
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Face Shape Finder
Find your likely face shape and general hairstyle and styling ideas you may want to try.
Hair type describes your natural pattern and is a general guide — many people have more than one pattern. It’s not a medical assessment. If you notice sudden shedding, thinning, breakage or ongoing scalp itching, redness or flaking, consider seeing a board-certified dermatologist.
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Your likely hair type
Wavy
Your answers suggest your hair has loose S-shaped waves. This is often called Type 2.
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What this usually means
Wavy hair usually sits between straight and curly: fairly straight near the roots, with waves through the lengths.
Waves can be easy to weigh down with heavy products, and they can loosen or turn frizzy with brushing or humidity.
Care and styling ideas to explore
- Lightweight leave-in conditioner or mousse applied to damp hair.
- Scrunching your hair upward while it’s damp to encourage the waves.
- A wide-tooth comb instead of brushing when it’s dry.
- Air-drying or using a diffuser on low heat.
Guides to read next
Product discovery
What to look for
Loviax product guides are on the way. Until then, use these as a checklist when you shop.
Related tools
2 min
“I don’t know my skin type.”
Skin Type Quiz
Find your likely skin type — normal, dry, oily or combination — and what to explore next.
3 min
“Which styles might suit my face?”
Face Shape Finder
Find your likely face shape and general hairstyle and styling ideas you may want to try.
Hair type describes your natural pattern and is a general guide — many people have more than one pattern. It’s not a medical assessment. If you notice sudden shedding, thinning, breakage or ongoing scalp itching, redness or flaking, consider seeing a board-certified dermatologist.
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Your likely hair type
Curly
Your answers suggest your hair forms defined loops or spirals. This is often called Type 3.
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What this usually means
Curly hair forms springy curls along its length, usually starting close to the roots. It tends to feel drier, because natural oils don’t travel down the curls as easily.
Curls often shrink as they dry and can turn frizzy when brushed dry or in humid weather.
Care and styling ideas to explore
- A moisturizing conditioner, and detangling while your hair is wet and full of conditioner.
- Applying a leave-in and a curl cream or gel to wet hair for definition.
- Air-drying or diffusing on low heat, touching your curls as little as possible while they dry.
- Refreshing curls between wash days with a little water or leave-in.
Guides to read next
Product discovery
What to look for
Loviax product guides are on the way. Until then, use these as a checklist when you shop.
Related tools
2 min
“I don’t know my skin type.”
Skin Type Quiz
Find your likely skin type — normal, dry, oily or combination — and what to explore next.
3 min
“Which styles might suit my face?”
Face Shape Finder
Find your likely face shape and general hairstyle and styling ideas you may want to try.
Hair type describes your natural pattern and is a general guide — many people have more than one pattern. It’s not a medical assessment. If you notice sudden shedding, thinning, breakage or ongoing scalp itching, redness or flaking, consider seeing a board-certified dermatologist.
Someone shared their result with you
Want to know your own? It takes about 2 minutes.
Your likely hair type
Coily
Your answers suggest your hair forms tight coils or zigzags from the scalp. This is often called Type 4.
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What this usually means
Coily hair has tight coils or a zigzag pattern and usually shows the most shrinkage — it can look much shorter than its real length.
It tends to be the driest hair type and can be delicate at each bend, so gentle handling and moisture are the focus of most routines.
Care and styling ideas to explore
- A moisture-focused wash routine — many people with coily hair wash less often.
- Detangling gently in sections with plenty of conditioner, using your fingers or a wide-tooth comb.
- Layering a leave-in with an oil or butter to help hold in moisture.
- A satin or silk bonnet or pillowcase at night, and low-manipulation styles such as twists or braids.
Guides to read next
Product discovery
What to look for
Loviax product guides are on the way. Until then, use these as a checklist when you shop.
Related tools
2 min
“I don’t know my skin type.”
Skin Type Quiz
Find your likely skin type — normal, dry, oily or combination — and what to explore next.
3 min
“Which styles might suit my face?”
Face Shape Finder
Find your likely face shape and general hairstyle and styling ideas you may want to try.
Hair type describes your natural pattern and is a general guide — many people have more than one pattern. It’s not a medical assessment. If you notice sudden shedding, thinning, breakage or ongoing scalp itching, redness or flaking, consider seeing a board-certified dermatologist.
The four hair types at a glance
Hair type describes your natural curl pattern. You’ll often see it numbered from Type 1 (straight) to Type 4 (coily).
Type 1
Straight
Falls straight from roots to ends, with little or no bend. Roots can look oily sooner.
Type 2
Wavy
Loose S-shaped waves, usually starting below the roots. Easy to weigh down.
Type 3
Curly
Defined loops or spirals from near the roots. Tends to feel drier and shrink as it dries.
Type 4
Coily
Tight coils or zigzags from the scalp, with the most shrinkage. Often the driest and most delicate.
How to check your hair type at home
Wash and condition
Use your usual shampoo and conditioner, and skip styling products this time.
Let it air-dry
Don’t brush, blow-dry or touch it too much while it dries.
Look at the pattern
Check how your hair falls and look closely at a few single strands from different areas.
It’s very common to have more than one pattern — for example, curlier hair underneath and looser waves on top. Go with the pattern you see most.
Our guide to how to tell your hair type covers what can hide your natural pattern, such as heat damage and length.
Simple care basics by hair type
These are general starting points. Your hair’s thickness, how much you have and how you like to style it matter just as much.
Straight hair
- Wash as often as your scalp needs, and focus conditioner on the ends.
- Choose lightweight products so your hair doesn’t fall flat.
- Use a heat protectant before hot tools.
Wavy hair
- Use lightweight leave-ins or mousse on damp hair.
- Scrunch rather than brush, and try air-drying or diffusing.
Curly hair
- Detangle while wet, with conditioner and a wide-tooth comb or your fingers.
- Apply leave-in and a curl cream or gel to wet hair, then leave it alone while it dries.
Coily hair
- Make moisture the focus: leave-in conditioner, then an oil or butter.
- Detangle gently in sections, and protect your hair at night with satin or silk.
Ready to put it together? Read how to build a simple hair routine without buying everything at once.
It’s not just about curl pattern
Two people with the same hair type can need very different routines. A few other traits help explain why:
- Strand thickness: fine, medium or coarse individual hairs. Fine hair is easier to weigh down.
- Density: how many hairs you have. High-density hair can take longer to dry and style.
- Porosity: how easily your hair absorbs and holds moisture, which affects how products feel.
When to see a professional
Hair type isn’t a health assessment. If you notice sudden shedding, thinning or breakage, or scalp itching, redness or flaking that doesn’t go away, a board-certified dermatologist can help.
Common questions
Can I have more than one hair type?
Yes, and it’s very common. Many people have different patterns in different areas. The “also close” result is there for exactly this reason.
What about 2A, 3B, 4C and so on?
Those letters split each type into looser (A) to tighter (C) patterns. This finder focuses on the four main types, which is where most care decisions start.
Can my hair type change?
Your hair’s texture can change over time — for example with age, hormonal changes or heat and chemical damage — so it’s worth checking again if your hair starts to behave differently.
Do you save my answers?
No. The finder runs entirely in your browser. Your answers aren’t sent to Loviax or stored anywhere.