1a Poker straight
1b Straight with a slight wave
1c Straight with a slight wave and one or two visible S waves

2a Loose S-waves throughout
2b Shorter more distinct S-waves
2c Distinct S-waves with some loose curls

3a Big loose spiral curls
3b Bouncy ringlets
3c Tight corkscrews

4a Tightly coiled S-curls
4b Z-pattern, tightly coiled, sharp angled
4c Mostly Z-pattern, very tightly kinked

Cleansing is the first step of all hair care routines. To combat environmental stress, a shampoo works to clear impurities like dirt, pollutants and excess sweat from hair. Depending on how you style your hair, shampoo also helps to remove product-build up. This allows the scalp to retain balanced oil-flow and encourages follicle growth. To support your hair type and texture, choose a shampoo designed for you. This helps to cleanse properly and add body and shine. Shampoos can also address concerns like dandruff and damage. Shampoo should be applied to the scalp and top parts of your hair to remove excess oil and product build-up. 

Just like with shampoo, choosing a conditioner that’s made for your hair type is recommended. Those with fine or thin hair should consider a lighter weight conditioner that won’t weigh hair down, while those with thicker hair may want something heavier and more nourishing. Concentrate on applying conditioner to the mid-shaft downwards, where hair is drier and needs more moisture. After applying conditioner, use a wide tooth comb to ensure the conditioner is evenly distributed, and allow the product to absorb before moving on to your next hair care routine step. 

Hair is most vulnerable when it’s wet. After towel drying, gently untangle your hair with a wet brush or wide-tooth comb, then apply any protective or strengthening products. As with shampoos and conditioners, post-shower products are designed for different hair types and needs. Consider hair oils and serums, leave-in conditioners, heat protectants, and air-dry creams. At this point if you use styling tools, a heat protectant should always be applied. This helps to coat strands and protect against heat exposure from tools alongside UV radiation. Follow the directions for each product to ensure they work correctly in this step of your hair routine.

There are two options when drying hair: air dry or heat dry. If you do use a hair dryer, it’s important to use a design which will protect the integrity of strands. Unlike traditional hair dryers, the Dyson Supersonic™ hair dryer measures air temperature over 40 times a second to regulate temperature output and prevent extreme heat damage. Dyson’s engineers developed the Supersonic™ to be quieter than conventional models, and with focused airflow to cut drying time. 

For naturally curly hair, it’s recommended that you use a Diffuser attachment. For straight hair, use a paddle brush to straighten as you dry or a Vented barrel brush to add volume. 

The final step in your hair care routine is styling. The Dyson Corrale™ straightener uses pioneering Dyson technology – like flexing copper plates and intelligent heat control – to create curls, smooth hair and perfect sleek ponytails without causing frizz and damage from extreme heat. The next generation Dyson Airwrap™ multi-styler curls shapes and hides flyaways using the enhanced Coanda effect. Unlike conventional stylers, Dyson’s hair tool employs aerodynamic airflow to attract, shape, and smooth hair. You can complete your look and manage any frizz or flyaways with styling products.