OMII HAIR GUIDE

Find Your Hair Type

Understanding your hair type can make choosing the right hair care products and building a routine easier. Explore the characteristics of straight, wavy, curly and coily hair, from Type 1A through to Type 4C.

Use this guide to learn more about your hair texture and curl pattern, then discover the products and routines that can help you care for your hair.

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TYPE 1

Straight Hair

Type 1 hair has little to no natural curl pattern. Natural oils can travel down the hair shaft more easily, so the hair may become oily faster than other hair types.

1AVery straight, fine strands with little volume.
1BStraight hair with slightly more body and texture.
1CMostly straight, with thicker strands and some natural bend.
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TYPE 2

Wavy Hair

Type 2 hair forms a natural wave rather than a full curl. Lightweight moisture and styling products can help enhance definition without weighing the hair down.

2ALoose, subtle waves with a soft texture.
2BMore defined S-shaped waves that may be prone to frizz.
2CStrong waves with some loose curls and greater volume.
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TYPE 3

Curly Hair

Type 3 hair forms defined curls and ringlets. Because natural oils take longer to travel along the curl pattern, curly hair often benefits from regular moisture and gentle handling.

3ALarge, loose and well-defined curls.
3BSpringy ringlets with more volume and tighter definition.
3CTight, densely packed corkscrew curls.
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TYPE 4

Coily Hair

Type 4 hair has tight curls, coils or zig-zag patterns. The shape of the strands can make it more difficult for natural oils to travel along the hair, so moisture retention and gentle care are especially important.

4ASmall, defined coils with a visible S-shaped pattern.
4BTighter coils with a more angular or zig-zag pattern.
4CVery tight, densely packed coils with significant shrinkage.

Your hair may be more than one type

Hair does not always fit neatly into one category. You may have more than one curl pattern across different areas of your head, and your hair's needs can also be influenced by density, porosity, strand thickness, styling and your current routine.

Use your hair type as a starting point rather than a rule. Pay attention to how your hair responds to different products and techniques.