The Rituala quiz takes about 2 minutes and is the foundation of your personalized routine. Every question is there for a reason — here's what we ask and why it matters.
What the quiz covers
Hair pattern — straight, wavy, curly, or coily (1A through 4C). This shapes the structure of your routine: how often to wash, what kinds of products to use, and styling techniques.
Texture and density — fine, medium, or coarse strands; thin, medium, or thick density. Determines how heavy or light your products need to be.
Porosity — how well your hair absorbs and holds moisture. This is one of the most important factors — it affects which ingredients work and which build up.
Current condition — frizz, breakage, dryness, oiliness, scalp issues, recent damage. Tells us what your routine needs to fix versus maintain.
Damage history — colour, heat, chemical treatments. Affects protein/moisture balance and how quickly your hair can rebuild.
Goals and lifestyle — how much time you have, how often you wash, your climate. A perfect routine you won't follow isn't a good routine.
Budget — so we can recommend products you'll actually buy.
Why we ask so many questions
Most "personalized" hair quizzes only ask about curl pattern, then sell you whatever they have in stock. We collect more inputs because hair behaviour is shaped by porosity, density, and damage as much as by curl type — two people with identical 3B curls can need completely different routines.
Don't know an answer?
That's fine. Pick "I'm not sure" and we'll either infer it from your other answers or guide you to a quick at-home test (like our porosity test).
Can I change my answers later?
Yes. You can retake the quiz any time — your routine updates automatically. See How to retake the quiz or update your hair profile.
Ready when you are: Start the quiz.