Your Ultimate Hair Type Quiz

Find your hair type secrets with our detailed hair type quiz!

In the modern world, understanding your hair type is crucial for establishing an effective hair care routine tailored to your unique needs. Knowing whether you have straight, wavy, curly or coily hair is the key to choosing the right products that will keep your hair beautiful and healthy for a long time.

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Identify Your Hair Type Quiz!

This quiz will help you discover your unique hair type and unlock the secrets to a healthy, beautiful mane. We'll explore your hair's texture, porosity, and density to recommend personalized care routines. Let's get started!

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1. How would you describe your hair texture when it is air-dried without any products?

Tight, defined curls

Noticeable wave, but no real curl

Very tight curls or coils

Loose, defined curls

Very straight, no wave or curl

Mostly straight, but with a slight wave

Hint: Think about how your hair looks naturally without any styling or products. Does it stay straight, or do you notice waves or curls forming?

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2. How does your hair react to humidity?

Stays relatively unaffected

Frizzes and becomes unmanageable

Slightly frizzes but stays mostly manageable

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3. How often do you need to wash your hair?

Less than once a month, extremely dry

Every other day, slightly oily

Once a week, dry

Twice a week, balanced

Every day, otherwise it gets oily

Once every 1-2 weeks, very dry

Hint: Think about your scalp and how quickly it gets oily. Do you need frequent washes, or can you go longer without washing?

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4. How would you describe your hair's volume?

Moderate volume

Very voluminous

Very flat, no volume

Slight volume, somewhat flat

Voluminous

Extremely voluminous

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5. How would you describe the width of your hair strands?

Thick

Very fine, hard to see

Extremely thick

Fine, but noticeable

Very thick

Medium width

Hint: Feel a single strand of your hair between your fingers. Is it thin and delicate or thick and sturdy?

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6. How well does your hair hold a style?

Holds style very well

Struggles to hold any style

Holds style for a moderate amount of time

Hint: Reflect on how long curls, waves, or other styles last in your hair.

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7. What is the natural shine level of your hair?

Slightly shiny

Low shine

No shine, very dull

Almost no shine

Moderately shiny

Very shiny

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8. How does your hair feel to the touch?

Smooth and slightly textured

Very soft and silky

Rough and textured

Hint: Consider how your hair feels when you run your fingers through it.

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9. How does your hair behave when wet?

Forms tight curls and is very tangled

Becomes wavy and slightly tangled

Forms loose curls and tangles easily

Forms coils and is extremely tangled

Remains straight and easy to manage

Slightly wavy, but manageable

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10. How would you describe your scalp condition?

Extremely dry and flaky

Very oily

Very dry

Slightly dry

Slightly oily

Balanced, not too oily nor dry

Hint: Consider the state of your scalp without any products.

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11. How long does it take for your hair to dry naturally?

30 minutes to 1 hour

1-2 hours

More than 3 hours

Less than 30 minutes

2-3 hours

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12. How elastic is your hair when you stretch it?

Does not stretch and breaks easily

Stretches moderately and returns to its original length

Stretches slightly and returns to its original length

Stretches slightly and breaks

Breaks immediately with little to no stretch

Stretches a lot and returns to its original length

Hint: Gently stretch a single strand of your hair. Does it stretch and bounce back, or does it break easily?

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13. How porous is your hair (how well does it absorb water)?

Very low porosity, water beads on the surface

Low porosity, takes time to absorb water

High porosity, absorbs water quickly

Normal porosity, absorbs water easily

Extremely high porosity, always feels wet

Very high porosity, absorbs water immediately

Hint: To test your hair's porosity, place a strand of clean, dry hair into a glass of water. If it floats, your hair has low porosity. If it sinks slowly, you have normal porosity. If it sinks quickly, your hair has high porosity.

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14. How prone is your hair to breakage?

Very prone to breakage

Slightly prone to breakage

Very resistant to breakage

Prone to breakage

Moderately prone to breakage

Extremely prone to breakage

Hint: Think about how often you notice broken hair strands, either while combing or styling your hair.

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15. How often do you need to trim your hair to maintain its health?

Every 8 weeks or less

Every 20-24 weeks

Every 12-16 weeks

Every 8-12 weeks

Every 16-20 weeks

Based on whether your hair is straight, wavy, curly or coiled, our quiz allows you to determine how your hair behaves under various conditions, as well as what it needs for beauty and health. The results of this quiz will help you find the best solutions for your unique hair care routine, starting from the choice of shampoos and conditioners, to your most beneficial hair styling options.

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