What's Your True Hair Type? The Ultimate Guide

Do you have straight, curly, frizzy, or wavy hair? Fine, normal, or thick? Dry, frizzy, or brittle? Good news: every hair type is beautiful in its own way. The secret to unlocking its full potential? Understanding it and offering it a hair care routine that's 100% tailored to its needs .

At LAO Care , we know: there is no such thing as bad hair, only misunderstood hair . This article will guide you through identifying your hair type, understanding its characteristics... and, most importantly, finding the LAO natural hair care products that will do it good .

Not sure which hair care product is right for you? Take your personalized hair diagnosis in just a few minutes and discover your ideal routine!

Different Hair Textures (and How to Recognize Them)

Straight hair

Straight hair is naturally flat and reflects light well. It may look healthy, but is sometimes fine , making it prone to weightlessness or lack of volume.

Common problems: flat hair, oily roots, dry ends

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Recommended LAO Routine:

Purifying Shampoo : to regulate sebum and space out washes
Lightweight conditioner : detangles without weighing it down
Regenerating Hair Cream : To complete your routine and give your hair an extra dose of care. Apply to damp hair. Half a pump is enough for fine hair.

Wavy hair

Wavy hair forms soft “S” waves. It can have straighter or curlier areas.

Common problems: frizz, dryness on the lengths, uneven texture.

Recommended LAO Routine:

Nourishing Shampoo : balances scalp and adds softness to lengths. This shampoo is ideal for normal to thick hair.
Light conditioner : to facilitate detangling and enhance waves
Regenerating Mask : Ideal for damaged and weakened hair. This mask, applied as a 15-day to 1-month treatment, will regenerate the hair fiber and boost your beautiful waves.

Curly hair

Well-formed curls need love! They're often drier because sebum isn't distributed as well.

Common problems: brittleness, frizz, breakage, lack of definition.

Recommended LAO Routine:

Nourishing or Regenerating Shampoo depending on the condition of your hair. We recommend Nourishing Shampoo if you have a sensitive scalp and Regenerating Shampoo if your hair is damaged.
Regenerating Mask : to permanently and deeply regenerate broken keratin disulfide bonds. It will allow you to regain beautiful, bouncy curls, shine, and strength.
Regenerating Hair Cream : to redefine curls and protect them daily

Curly & frizzy hair

Curly or frizzy hair is incredibly rich , but often more fragile. Highly textured, it is prone to dryness and breakage and requires a lot of care and protection .

Common problems: brittle, tired, dull hair, loss of definition.

Recommended LAO Routine:

Complete INTENSE PROTEIN BONDING routine : 1 month treatment to regenerate disulfide bonds (PEPTICARE® technology)

Identify the warning signs: tired, dull or brittle hair

Brittle hair

Do they break easily when brushing? Your hair is probably weakened . The cause: heat, coloring, bleaching, oxidative stress...

LAO solution:
INTENSE PROTEIN BONDING (PEPTICARE®) treatment to regenerate broken disulfide bonds in deep keratin

Dull hair

Dull hair is hair that lacks light , often due to damaged cuticles.

LAO solution:
➡️ Regenerating Mask to treat and regenerate the hair fiber.
➡️ Avoid silicones which create an opaque film

💤 Oily hair

Excess sebum can be a daily nuisance. With the right care, you can easily reverse the problem and restore a healthy, balanced scalp.

LAO solution:
➡️ Start a purifying routine again
➡️ Don’t neglect the scalp!

Understanding your hair to take better care of it

Knowing your hair type and texture is the first step towards an effective and caring routine . Fine or thick, straight or frizzy, all hair needs targeted care , without compromising on naturalness or effectiveness.

With LAO Care , each routine is designed to respect the fiber , regenerate sustainably and enhance the nature of your hair , while respecting your health and the planet .

Every hair is unique. To take the best possible care of yours, get your LAO hair diagnosis and get a 100% personalized routine!

❓ FAQ – People Also Ask

How to know your hair type?
→ Observe your natural hair: texture, fiber shape, reaction to humidity, etc. can give you clues. The LAO Care diagnostic will guide you in just a few clicks.
What is the difference between curly, frizzy, and kinky hair?
→ Curls are defined in spirals; curly hair forms tighter curls, and kinky hair is very textured, in “Z” or very fine spirals.
Which shampoo should you choose according to your hair type?
→ Smooth/fine: purifying shampoo . Curly/thick: nourishing shampoo . Damaged hair: LAO regenerating shampoo .
How to take care of dry hair naturally?
→ Avoid frequent washing and use treatments rich in natural and effective active ingredients like those in the LAO range
What is the best routine for brittle hair?
→ A restorative treatment such as INTENSE PROTEIN BONDING , followed by regular silicone-free treatment to strengthen the fiber.