Hair diagnosis: discover your hair type
and find the care that really suits you

Just like skincare, haircare has different hair types and conditions. By better understanding your hair, you can target products that really work.
In this blog we dive deeper into dry and oily hair, and we also explain common hair conditions such as dandruff and damage.
For each type, you will discover which products will bring your hair back into balance.

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Hair type vs hair condition: what's the difference?

As with skin, your hair type is largely genetic: dry, normal or oily, for example. A hair condition, on the other hand, is temporary and impressionable, such as dandruff or damage caused by styling tools. Your hair type is mainly determined by how much sebum your scalp produces. If you have greasy roots quickly after washing and your hair collapses quickly, you probably have oily hair. If, on the other hand, your hair feels rough, lacks shine and is prone to split ends, you are more likely to have dry hair. Normal hair feels supple, shines slightly and stays fresh for days without weighing down quickly.

A simple way to better understand your hair type is to wash your hair and then wait 24 to 48 hours without any additional products. If your hair continues to feel light and clean, then it is probably normal. If it feels heavy or greasy towards the end of the day, that indicates an oily scalp. If your hair continues to feel dry and rough even after washing, then you probably have a dry hair type.

Also take external influences into account. Seasonal changes, hormonal changes, stress or an intense lifestyle can temporarily alter your hair type. So it is valuable to observe your hair regularly and adjust your routine accordingly.

Hair type vs hair condition: what's the difference?

As with skin, your hair type is largely genetic: dry, normal or oily, for example. A hair condition, on the other hand, is temporary and impressionable, such as dandruff or damage caused by styling tools. Your hair type is mainly determined by how much sebum your scalp produces. If you have greasy roots quickly after washing and your hair collapses quickly, you probably have oily hair. If, on the other hand, your hair feels rough, lacks shine and is prone to split ends, you are more likely to have dry hair. Normal hair feels supple, shines slightly and stays fresh for days without weighing down quickly.

A simple way to better understand your hair type is to wash your hair and then wait 24 to 48 hours without any additional products. If your hair continues to feel light and clean, then it is probably normal. If it feels heavy or greasy towards the end of the day, that indicates an oily scalp. If your hair continues to feel dry and rough even after washing, then you probably have a dry hair type.

Also take external influences into account. Seasonal changes, hormonal changes, stress or an intense lifestyle can temporarily alter your hair type. So it is valuable to observe your hair regularly and adjust your routine accordingly.

Voor droog haar

Droog haar ontstaat door een verminderde talgproductie. Het haar mist glans, voelt ruw aan en is gevoelig voor gespleten punten. Rijke, hydraterende formules zijn essentieel. Denk aan oliën, serums, balms en verzorgende maskers. Masseer de hoofdhuid dagelijks met een zachte borstel om de talgproductie te stimuleren, en beperk je wasbeurten om uitdroging te voorkomen.

Mirror Rinse Glass Hair Treatment

€75

Oribe

Supershine Moisturizing Cream

€69

Voor vet haar

Een vette hoofdhuid ontstaat vaak door overproductie van talg. Gebruik zuiverende shampoos, lichte conditioners en vermijd zware, rijke producten. Scalp scrubs en detox-producten helpen de balans te herstellen. Was je haar bij voorkeur 1 à 2 keer per week met een milde shampoo en vermijd te veel aanraken of borstelen.

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Serene Scalp Exfoliating Scrub

€57

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Oil Control Leave-On Treatment Mist

€69

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Lazy Girl Dry Shampoo

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Lazy Girl Hair Cleanse Cloths

€14

Voor beschadigd haar

Vrijwel iedereen heeft wel eens te maken met beschadigd haar. Door zon, stylingtools, verven of wrijving (zoals langs kleding) verliest het haar aan kracht en ontstaan er gespleten punten. Beschadigd haar heeft behoefte aan herstellende producten met keratine, antioxidanten, vitamines en oliën. Rijke formules vullen dit aan en versterken de haarstructuur. Regelmatig knippen helpt verdere schade voorkomen.

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Gold Lust Repair & Restore Shampoo

€27

Virtue

Restorative Treatment Mask

Voor de geïrriteerde hoofdhuid (roos)

Roos ontstaat wanneer de celdeling op de hoofdhuid te snel gaat, wat resulteert in zichtbare schilfers. Dit kan worden getriggerd door stress, verkeerd productgebruik, seizoenswisselingen of een disbalans in voeding en slaap. Gebruik een anti-roos shampoo of een kalmerende scalp scrub met balancerende ingrediënten zoals zink, salicylzuur of natuurlijke oliën. Vermijd te veel producten over elkaar heen, bij roos is 'less is more'. De Serene Scalp Soothing Leave-On Treatment van Oribe kalmeert de geïrriteerde hoofdhuid en helpt roodheid en jeuk te verminderen. Dankzij de lichte, leave-on formule met balancerende ingrediënten blijft de hoofdhuid langdurig gehydrateerd en in evenwicht.

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Hair diagnosis: discover your hair type and find the care that really suits you

Hair type vs hair condition: what's the difference?

Hair type vs hair condition: what's the difference?

Voor droog haar

Voor vet haar

Voor beschadigd haar

Voor de geïrriteerde hoofdhuid (roos)

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Hair diagnosis: discover your hair type
and find the care that really suits you