Wash your hair and let it air-dry without products
Check your curl pattern: straight, wavy, curly, or coily
Feel the thickness of a single strand: fine, medium, or thick
Look at the overall density: sparse, medium, or dense
Notice how oily or dry your scalp gets
Observe how well your hair holds styles and curls
Check for frizz and how easily your hair tangles
Compare your hair’s elasticity when stretched gently
See how quickly your hair dries after washing
Identify whether your hair is low, normal, or high porosity