It's not your curl type (2A to 4C), but the properties of your hair that determine what care you need. Porosity, hair thickness, and hair density are especially crucial to discover which products work best for your curls.
These characteristics provide a good guideline, but remember: even if you and someone else have the same traits, the result can be completely different. Why? Because factors like these play a role:
- Do you style your hair when it's wet or damp?
- How much product do you use?
- Do you apply your products in layers?
- How long do you let a product soak in?
👉 So always keep testing and fine-tuning. A product that doesn't immediately appeal to you can suddenly work wonders with a small adjustment to your routine.
1. How do you determine your hair porosity?
Low porosity hair
- Water stays on the hair for a long time.
- It takes a while to get wet.
- Products are difficult to absorb and often remain on top of the skin.
- Her hair feels smooth and compact.
⚠️ Truly low-porosity hair is rare. Even without dyeing or heat, sunlight and friction can slightly open your hair cuticles. Therefore, most people fall into the medium to high porosity category.
Medium porosity hair
- Absorbs moisture well.
- Dries in a normal amount of time.
- Products are selling reasonably well.
High porosity hair
- Absorbs water very quickly, but also loses it quickly.
- Dries very quickly.
- Sensitive to lint and weather conditions.
- Often damaged or discolored
2. How do you determine the thickness of your hair?
Fine hair
- Feels almost weightless
- Breaks down faster
- Falls out of shape quickly.
- Low volume
Normal hair
- Doesn't feel extremely thick or thin.
- Maintains reasonable volume and definition.
Thick hair
- Feels firm, rough, or coarse.
- Lots of volume, but often also dry.
- Can quickly become fluffy or 'poofy' without proper care.
3. What does your hair density say?
Density refers to the number of hairs on your head – not how thick they are. This determines how much product your hair can handle and how you distribute it.
🔍 Here's how to check:
- Low density: you can easily see the scalp, even without a parting.
- Average density: scalp visible only when parting the hair.
- High density: you can barely see the scalp, even when parting the hair.
👉 Extra test: Make a tight ponytail and measure the circumference. Less than 5 cm = low density, 5–10 cm = average, more than 10 cm = high.
Why this knowledge is so important
The combination of hair thickness and density determines how much product your hair can handle and how you should apply it:
- Fine + low density → choose light products and use small amounts. Avoid heavy oils or butters.
- Fine + high density → can handle more product, layering (leave-in + cream + gel) works well.
- Normal + low density → work in thin sections and prevent buildup with lighter products.
- Normal + high density → versatile, but pay attention to protein needs in case of damage.
- Thick + low density → dries quickly or becomes fluffy, so focus on moisture and sealing.
- Thick + high density → requires firm stylers and sealing, perfect for a layered CG routine.
The next step: choosing products
Now that you know better whether your hair is low, medium, or high porosity , how thick it is, and how many hairs you have, it will be easier to select products that really work.
At Amazing Curls, you'll find a compact line of CG-approved products that you can easily match to your hair type. Each product clearly indicates which hair type it's suitable for – so you'll never make the wrong choice again.