Understanding your hair type is the foundation of an effective hair care routine. Yet most people use products based on marketing rather than what their hair actually needs. This guide will help you identify your texture, porosity, density, and scalp type — and choose the right Evera products for your specific needs.
Hair Texture: Fine, Medium, or Thick?
Hair texture refers to the diameter of individual strands, not how much hair you have (that is density). To check yours, take a single strand and roll it between your fingers:
Fine hair — You can barely feel the strand. It is delicate, prone to limpness, and easily weighed down by heavy products. Fine hair benefits from lightweight, buildable formulas that add volume without residue.
Medium hair — The strand feels like a cotton thread. This is the most common texture and is generally versatile with products. Most Evera formulas work beautifully for medium hair.
Thick/coarse hair — The strand feels wiry or rough. Thick hair can handle richer products and benefits from deep moisture treatments and heavier conditioning.
Hair Porosity: How Well Does Your Hair Absorb Moisture?
Porosity determines how effectively your hair absorbs and retains moisture. It is arguably the most important factor in choosing the right products.
The float test: Drop a clean, dry hair strand into a glass of water. Wait 2-4 minutes.
- Low porosity (hair floats) — The cuticle is tightly sealed. Products sit on the surface rather than absorbing. Use lighter products and apply to damp hair for better absorption. Our Daily Shampoo No.1 with green tea is ideal.
- Normal porosity (hair sinks slowly) — The cuticle opens and closes normally. Your hair absorbs moisture well and retains it. Most products work well.
- High porosity (hair sinks quickly) — The cuticle is raised or damaged, often from chemical processing or heat damage. Hair absorbs moisture fast but loses it quickly too. Use protein-rich products like GA Liquid Gloss and deep conditioning masks to fill gaps and seal the cuticle.
Scalp Type: Oily, Dry, or Balanced?
Your scalp is skin — and like facial skin, it has its own type that determines how often you need to wash and what products suit you.
Oily scalp — Hair looks greasy within 24 hours of washing. You need gentle, frequent cleansing that regulates sebum without stripping. Our Daily Shampoo No.1 with lemon peel oil and caper extracts helps regulate oil production naturally.
Dry/sensitive scalp — Itching, flaking, or tightness. Avoid sulphates entirely and choose soothing botanicals. All Evera shampoos are sulphate-free with calming ingredients like orange blossom and green tea.
Balanced scalp — Lucky you! Wash every 2-3 days with any Evera shampoo suited to your hair colour.
Choosing Products by Hair Colour
If you have coloured or colour-treated hair, your colour maintenance needs should guide product selection:
- Red, auburn, copper — Red Line with henna, hibiscus and goji berry to maintain warm vibrancy
- Dark, brunette — Dark Line with indigo, boxwood and blackcurrant to deepen and protect dark tones
- Blonde, highlighted, bleached — Blonde Line with rhubarb, calendula and vanilla to maintain cool, bright tones
- Natural, uncoloured — Daily Line with green tea and niacinamide for gentle everyday care
Building Your Evera Routine
Once you know your hair type, building a routine is simple:
- Choose your shampoo by hair colour or primary concern
- Add a mask (1-2x weekly) from the same line for deep conditioning
- Use GA Liquid Gloss for protein repair and instant smoothing (especially for high-porosity or damaged hair)
- Style with Mousse No.10 for lightweight, silicone-free hold and volume
Not sure where to start? Contact our team — we are happy to recommend the right products for your specific hair type and concerns.
