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How Often Should You Wash Your Hair?
How Often Should You Wash Your Hair?
Is washing your hair every day bad? What about just once a month? Everything depends on your hair type and lifestyle!
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The Ultimate Guide to Wavy Hair
The Ultimate Guide to Wavy Hair
Wavy hair is the loosest of the curl types. It is often treated just like straight hair that misbehaves, but we're here to change this! 
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Ultimate Guide to Curly Hair
Ultimate Guide to Curly Hair
Curly hair is the most variable of the curl types. It is particularly prone to frizz but can be defined following a few tips and tricks.
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how to care for coily hair type
The Ultimate Guide to Coily Hair
Coily hair is the tightest of the curl types. It can come in very tight coils, a z-shaped pattern or a mixture of the two.
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identity your hair porosity to find what products your curls need
How to Identify Your Hair Porosity
Hair porosity is the hair’s ability to absorb & hold water. We guide you through the 3 main types & explain how you can test &...
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CURL QUIZ

Caring for your waves, curls and coils shouldn't take a phD!

Our in-house experts have created this super-quick and informative quiz to help you decode your hair needs and choose the specific products you need to achieve your hair goals.

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establish a proper low porosity hair routine to help care for your curls
Low Porosity Hair: Characteristics & Care Tips
Discover what low porosity hair is, how you can identify it, & the best ways to care for this hair type. Our ultimate guide walks you...
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Everything you Need to Know about Medium Porosity Hair
Everything you Need to Know about Medium Porosity Hair
What is medium porosity hair, do you have it, & which products are best to care for this hair type? Our master guide tells all.
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establish a proper high porosity hair routine to help care for your curls
High Porosity Hair: Characteristics & How to Care
We expertly explain what it is, tell you how to test for it, as well as share essential haircare tips on managing this hair type.
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Protein Moisture Balance 101
Protein Moisture Balance 101
Your protein moisture balance can have a big impact on how your hair behaves. Ensuring yours is in check will help you achieve your hair ...
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What to do if you’re in Protein Overload
What to do if you’re in Protein Overload
Protein overload can cause hair to become brittle & dull. Understand the signs & symptoms, & how you can fix your hair overlo...
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What to Do if you’re in Moisture Overload
What to Do if you’re in Moisture Overload
Moisture overload can cause hair to feel mushy, limp, & curls struggle to hold shape. Understand tell-tale signs & see how you ca...
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