THE LOTUS HAIR GUIDE · CAMBERWELL

Find your
hair type.

Understand how your natural pattern behaves, what it needs and how to care for it without fighting its texture.

EXPLORE THE FOUR TYPES ↓

01 · KNOW YOUR NATURAL PATTERN

START WITH YOUR TEXTURE

Better care begins
with understanding.

Knowing your hair type helps you select suitable products, reduce unnecessary damage and build a routine that works with your natural texture.

Most people sit somewhere between two patterns—and porosity, density and previous colour services matter too. Use this guide as a starting point, not a strict label.

THE FOUR-PATTERN EDIT

Which pattern
looks like yours?

TYPE 01StraightFlat · smooth · reflective TYPE 02WavyS-shaped · soft volume TYPE 03CurlySpirals · bounce · definition TYPE 04CoilyTight coils · dense · delicate

Straight hair example — 01 · STRAIGHT

TYPE 01

Straight hair

Pattern Flat, smooth and often naturally shiny.
Common concern Oil can travel down the hair quickly, making roots feel heavy.

Care that works

Choose a lightweight or volumising shampoo.
Keep rich conditioner away from the root area.
Use dry shampoo selectively between washes.

Wavy hair example — 02 · WAVY

TYPE 02

Wavy hair

Pattern S-shaped movement with more volume than straight hair.
Common concern Frizz or waves that lose their definition.

Care that works

Use lightweight curl-enhancing products.
Detangle with fingers or a wide-tooth comb, not a dry brush.
Air-dry or diffuse gently to support the pattern.

Curly hair example — 03 · CURLY

TYPE 03

Curly hair

Pattern Defined spirals with natural bounce.
Common concern Dryness, shrinkage and tangling.

Care that works

Deep-condition regularly according to condition.
Look for moisturising, curl-supporting formulas.
Detangle gently while wet and conditioned.

Coily hair example — 04 · COILY

TYPE 04

Coily hair

Pattern Tight coils with beautiful density and a delicate structure.
Common concern Moisture loss, shrinkage and breakage.

Care that works

Layer moisture with a suitable leave-in, cream or oil.
Use low-tension protective styling to support the ends.
Limit high heat and handle gently during detangling.

GOOD TO KNOW

Your hair may be
more than one type.

It is completely normal to have looser sections, tighter areas or a pattern that changes with length, climate, colour and styling.

PatternShape and movementPorosityHow hair takes in moistureDensityHow much hair you haveConditionWhat your hair has experienced

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