Clear, practical care guides for curly, coily and textured hair.
Independent guides to wash day, moisture, protein, porosity and protective styling for curly, coily and kinky hair. General information, not medical advice.
Browse the guidesTextured hair: quick answers
- How often should I wash curly or coily hair? Many people wash every one to two weeks, but it depends on your scalp, products and lifestyle.
- What is porosity? How easily your hair absorbs and holds moisture. It is usually described as low, medium or high.
- Do I need protein or moisture? Hair needs both. Too little moisture feels dry and brittle; too much protein can feel stiff.
- Is a satin bonnet worth it? Satin or silk reduces friction overnight, which helps limit frizz and breakage.
Guides
- Textured Hair Types and Porosity ExplainedWhat hair typing and porosity mean, why the float test is unreliable and how to use both ideas without over-trusting either.
- A Simple Wash Day Routine for Curly and Coily HairA step-by-step wash day routine: pre-poo, cleanse, condition, detangle and style, with the reasoning behind each step.
- Moisture vs Protein: Finding the Balance for Curly HairWhat the moisture and protein advice really rests on, how to read the signs your hair gives, and when breakage needs a doctor instead.
- Deep Conditioning for Textured HairHow deep conditioners work, how long to leave them on, whether heat helps and how often to use one, based on what is actually known.
- Protective Styles Without DamageHow to wear braids, twists, extensions and wigs without causing traction hair loss: tension limits, warning signs and care while they are in.
- Satin Bonnets, Silk Pillowcases and Night-Time Hair CareWhat bonnets and silk pillowcases can and cannot do for textured hair, how to fit them and what to do before bed. Honest about the evidence.
- How to Choose Curly Hair ProductsHow to read a label and build a small routine for curly and coily hair: what each product does and which rules are only preferences.
- Detangling Curly Hair Without BreakageHow to detangle curly and coily hair gently: wet or dry, tools, technique, telling shedding from breakage and when trims help.
- Scalp Care Basics for Curly and Coily HairHow to keep the scalp comfortable under textured hair: cleansing, flaking and dandruff, product build-up, and when to see a GP.
- Drying Curly Hair: Towels, Diffusers and Air DryingHow to dry curly and coily hair with less damage: towels, air drying, diffusers and what the research says about heat and distance.