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Brazilian Conditioner Guide

Can I use Skala on straight or wavy hair?

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Short answer

Yes, Skala makes tubs for both. Mais Lisos is for straight or straightened hair (1A to 1C), and Mais Ondas, sold in the US as Dona Skala, is for wavy hair (1A to 2C). Several more tubs, like Jaborandi and the Fru-Tastic Grape, say all hair types.

Which Skala is for straight hair?

Mais Lisos ("more straight", formerly #MaisLisos). Skala makes it for straight or straightened hair from 1A to 1C, for smooth, aligned hair that lies flat with less volume. It's a repair (R) tub with rice protein, corn starch and amino acids, and Skala lists every use: conditioner, treatment, leave-in, pre-poo and co-wash.

One thing to know: it's made to take volume away. If your straight hair is fine and you want more lift, see Skala for fine hair instead. And because it's a repair tub, the protein step, we'd rotate it with a hydration tub rather than use it every wash.

Which Skala is for wavy hair?

Mais Ondas ("more waves"). Skala's English page, still under the Dona Skala name, gives it a range of 1A to 2C, for movement and shine. It's a nourishment (N) tub with sunflower and avocado oils. In the US you'll mostly find it under its old name, Dona Skala, which also lists coconut oil and linseed.

A few more tubs start at 2A:

  • Babosa: aloe vera, a hydration tub for 2A to 4C.
  • Fru-Tastic Watermelon: nourishment for undernourished hair that lacks definition, 2A to 4C.
  • Fru-Tastic Cherry: a 3-in-1 for wavy and curly hair lacking shine and definition, which Skala says also works as a curl activator. We didn't find it in US shops in our November 2026 check.

Which tubs say all hair types?

Skala lists these for every pattern: Jaborandi e Camélia do Campo (hydration without weight), Potão Desmaiado (frizz and volume control) and the Fru-Tastic Grape, Strawberry, Coconut, Banana and Passion Fruit tubs.

How should I use it on straight or wavy hair?

  • Rinse-out first. Waves drop easily under weight, so start with the 3-minute rinse-out before trying a leave-in.
  • Keep it off your roots. Skala's instructions say to avoid the roots, and straight hair shows oil at the root fastest.
  • Go small as a leave-in. A pea-sized amount through damp ends is a sensible start. You can always add more next wash.

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Tubs for straight and wavy hair

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Questions people ask

Will Skala make my waves curlier?

No conditioner changes your pattern. Skala pitches Mais Ondas for movement and Fru-Tastic Cherry for definition. Defined waves may look more distinct, but they're still your waves.

Can I use the blue tub on wavy hair?

You can, but it's made for 2C to 4C. Mais Cachos is a curly and coily tub, so on looser waves we'd use it as a rinse-out and pick Mais Ondas or Babosa for a leave-in.

Is Mais Lisos a straightener?

No. It's a treatment cream, not a chemical straightener. Skala pitches it for smooth, aligned hair with less volume, which is the look Brazilians call desmaiado, laid flat.