“Your going to want something sulphate-free,” says Hughes. “Sulphates will strip the natural moisture out of the hair, taking way from your curls. A few active ingredients to look for are aloe vera, ...

Hair type refers to your hair's natural curl pattern: straight, wavy, curly, or coily (very curly, coiled strands). The shape of hair follicles determines how curly or straight hair is.