Hair Styling Glossary

Not sure where your strands sit? You’re not alone. From soft waves to tight coils, every texture is unique — and deserves products that actually work.

Consider this your guide to understanding your type, decoding your hair’s needs, and finding the Slick solutions made for you.
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Straight Hair

Straight Hair

Sleek, fine, and naturally flyaway-prone. Straight strands sit flat against the scalp, get oily fast, and make every stray strand visible.

Common Needs

Flyaway control

Lightweight hold

Volume boost

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Wavy Hair

Wavy Hair

Soft, tousled, textured, and full of natural movement. Wavy strands can frizz, lose shape, or feel unruly without the right styling touch.

Common Needs

Flyaway control

Flexible hold

Texture definition

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Curly Hair

Curly Hair

Bouncy, textured, and full of personality. Curly strands thrive with moisture and control, and hate being weighed down.

Common Needs

Nourishment

Frizz control

Soft definition

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Coily Hair

Coily Hair

Tightly coiled, full of volume, and wonderfully versatile. Coily strands need moisture, hold, and gentle styling that honors their natural pattern.

Common Needs

Deep nourishment

Edge control

Humidity shield

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Glossary of terms.

anti-frizz

adjective

Formulated to smooth strands and shield hair from humidity—so your style stays polished, not puffy.

Nourishing

adjective

Delivers deep moisture and softness from root to tip, without weighing hair down.

Anti-Flyaway

adjective

Designed to tame stray hairs and smooth edges for a clean, controlled finish.

Non-Crunchy Hold

noun

A flexible, touchable hold that keeps your style in place—no flaking, no stiffness.

Buildable Finish

adjective

Customisable hold and shine you can layer for anything from a natural slick to a sculpted look.