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Find Your Hair Type

Two ways to find your Ren Raa routine - choose whichever feels easiest.

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AI-powered · Optional Scan my hair

Upload or take a photo of your hair. Our AI will identify your hair type and suggest a routine in seconds.

Scan my hair
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Classic · Always works Browse hair types

Compare photos and descriptions to find your match. Takes about 60 seconds.

Browse hair types

The AI scan is optional - you can always switch to browsing at any point.

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AI Hair Scan · Optional

Upload a photo of your hair

For the most accurate result, upload a photo of your natural, air-dried hair - no heat styling. A clear photo from behind or above works best, in natural light.

Upload up to 3 photos of your hair

More photos = more accurate result · JPG, PNG or HEIC

Use your own Anthropic API key for real results (optional)

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Reading your hair pattern…

This usually takes 3–5 seconds

✦ AI Analysis Complete
Type 2b · Wavy

Defined Waves

Closest to: Type 3a

Your hair shows clear S-waves from root to tip with real movement and definition - a confident match for Type 2b, with some traits of 3a emerging at the ends.

Match confidence -

AI results depend on the specific photos submitted and lighting conditions - we recommend comparing with your own assessment too.

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Photos not clear enough

We couldn't get a reliable reading from the photos you uploaded.

  • Use natural light - avoid flash or backlighting
  • Hair should be hanging down freely, air-dried
  • Only you in the photo - no other people
  • No hats, hoods, braids, buns, or updos
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Step 1 of 4 · Hair Family

What's Your Hair's Natural Texture?

Choose the photo that looks most like your natural hair pattern.

Straight hair
Type 1 Straight No wave or curl when dry
Wavy hair
Type 2 Wavy Natural S-waves or a gentle bend
Curly hair
Type 3 Curly Springy spirals or defined ringlets
Coily hair
Type 4 Coily Tight coils or a zigzag pattern
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Step 2 of 4 · Straight Hair

How straight is your hair?

Choose the photo that looks most like your natural hair pattern.

Hair type 1a - Pin Straight
1a Pin Straight Perfectly smooth from root to tip. No wave, no bend. Just sleek, shiny hair.
Hair type 1b - Slight Bend
1b Slight Bend Mostly straight with a natural bend or subtle flip at the ends.
Hair type 1c - Natural Body
1c Natural Body Straight roots with real volume and body throughout.
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Step 2 of 4 · Wavy Hair

How defined are your waves?

Choose the photo that looks most like your natural hair pattern.

Hair type 2a - Subtle Waves
2a Subtle Waves Gentle S-waves that start flat at the roots and get wavier toward the ends.
Hair type 2b - Defined Waves
2b Defined Waves Clear S-waves from root to tip with real movement and definition throughout.
Hair type 2c - Strong Waves
2c Strong Waves Bold, rich waves with a strong S-shape. So full and defined they are almost curly.
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Step 2 of 4 · Curly Hair

How tight are your curls?

Choose the photo that looks most like your natural hair pattern.

Hair type 3a - Loose Curls
3a Loose Curls Wide, springy spirals with a clear loop and lots of natural bounce and movement.
Hair type 3b - Defined Ringlets
3b Defined Ringlets Springy, pencil-sized ringlets with a tight coil, full of bounce and personality.
Hair type 3c - Tight Curls
3c Tight Curls Dense corkscrew curls with a very tight coil pattern and high shrinkage.
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Step 2 of 4 · Coily Hair

How coiled is your pattern?

Choose the photo that looks most like your natural hair pattern.

Hair type 4a - Soft Coils
4a Soft Coils Tight S-coils with a clearly visible, defined pattern. Dense, springy, and full of texture.
Hair type 4b - Z-Pattern Coils
4b Z-Pattern Coils A distinctive zigzag pattern with tightly packed coils and dramatic shrinkage.
Hair type 4c - Very Tight Coils
4c Very Tight Coils The tightest, most densely packed coil pattern. Maximum texture with significant shrinkage.
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Step 3 of 4 · Your Hair Profile

Tell us a bit more

Two quick questions to make your routine as specific as possible.

What's your biggest hair struggle?

Pick the one that feels most true right now.

Has your hair been color treated?

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Step 4 of 4 · Hair Porosity

How does your hair respond to products and moisture?

Think about how your hair behaves on a typical wash day.

Low porosity hair floating at top of glass
Low porosity Products sit on top Slow to absorb. Hair can feel weighed down and takes a long time to get fully wet
Medium porosity hair suspended in middle of glass
Medium porosity Somewhere in between Products absorb well and moisture holds for a normal amount of time
High porosity hair sunk to bottom of glass
High porosity Absorbs fast, dries out fast Hair drinks up products quickly but feels dry again before long
Not sure? Try the strand test

Drop a single clean, product-free strand into a glass of water. Wait 2 minutes:

  • Floats at the top → select “Products sit on top” (low porosity)
  • Sinks to the middle → select “Somewhere in between” (medium)
  • Sinks to the bottom → select “Absorbs fast, but dries out fast” (high porosity)
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Type 2b · Wavy

Beautifully
Defined Waves

You're right in the Ren Raa sweet spot, and your waves are ready to shine. Type 2b is where wave texture really shows up with confidence - clear S-waves, real movement, natural definition. With the right routine you can bring out the best of your pattern every wash day.

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Type 2b - Defined Waves
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