Wash your hair and let it air-dry without products
Observe whether it dries straight, wavy, curly, or coily
Check the thickness of a single strand by rolling it between your fingers
Compare a strand to a sewing thread or piece of paper to judge thickness
Look at how oily or dry your scalp becomes after 1 to 3 days
Notice whether your hair needs frequent washing or stays clean longer
Test how easily your hair absorbs water
See whether your hair frizzes easily in humid conditions
Observe how well your hair holds curls or styles
Check your curl pattern from roots to ends
Identify whether your hair is fine, medium, or coarse
Identify whether your hair is straight, wavy, curly, or coily
Identify whether your hair is low, normal, or high porosity
Identify whether your hair is oily, dry, or balanced at the scalp
Compare your hair texture and pattern with a hair type chart