1. Oily Hair

Description: A scalp that produces oil quickly, leaving hair greasy and flat within a day or two of washing.

Routine:

• Washing: Every 1–2 days with a lightweight, clarifying or balancing shampoo.
• Conditioner: Apply only to the ends, avoiding the scalp.
• Extra care: A deep-cleansing clay or mud mask once a week to control oil production.
• Styling: Avoid touching hair frequently, as this stimulates more oil.

2. Dry Hair

Description: Hair lacking natural moisture, appearing rough, dull, and prone to breakage.

Routine:

• Washing: Only 2–3 times a week with a sulfate-free, moisturizing shampoo.
• Conditioner: A rich conditioner after every wash, left on for a few minutes.
• Extra care: A deep hydrating mask or natural oil (argan, coconut) once or twice a week.
• Styling: Always use heat protectant and minimize hot styling tools.

3. Wavy Hair

Description: Falls between straight and curly, prone to frizz and losing its wave pattern.

Routine:

• Washing: Every 2–3 days with a lightweight shampoo that preserves natural waves.
• Conditioner: A medium-hydration conditioner, combed through in the shower to define waves.
• Extra care: A wave-defining cream or mousse applied to damp hair.
• Styling: Air-dry or use a diffuser to prevent frizz.

4. Curly and Coily Hair

Description: Needs extra moisture since natural oils struggle to travel from roots to ends.

Routine:

• Washing: "Co-washing" (conditioner-only washing) or shampoo once a week at most.
• Conditioner: A rich, deep-conditioning treatment left on longer than usual.
• Extra care: The "LOC" or "LCO" method (Liquid-Oil-Cream) to lock in moisture.
• Styling: Detangle while wet using fingers or a wide-tooth comb; avoid dry brushing.

5. Colored or Chemically Treated Hair

Description: Weaker hair structure with higher porosity, making it prone to dryness and color fading.

Routine:

• Washing: A sulfate-free shampoo made for colored hair, using lukewarm—not hot—water.
• Conditioner: Alternate light protein treatments with moisture to strengthen without stiffening.
• Extra care: A color-protecting serum with UV protection.
• Styling: Minimize heat and electric styling tools as much as possible.

6. Fine or Thin Hair

Description: Low-density hair that flattens easily and loses volume quickly.

Routine:

• Washing: A volumizing shampoo, avoiding heavy products.
• Conditioner: A lightweight conditioner applied only to the ends.
• Extra care: A root-lifting spray for added volume.
• Styling: Flip-drying (drying with head tilted down) to boost fullness.