If you are a 2C, the Naturally Curly Texture Typing system may confuse you a little bit. 2C’s generally have a mixture of different wave and curl patterns on their head and the look can vary greatly among ladies. It’s impossible to pinpoint one exact model to show you, as there are many variations on a single curl pattern (hair can be fine, coarse, dense, or thin”> so we’ve compiled 20 photos of lovely 2C (and mixed curl pattern”> ladies to help you narrow down your type.
2C hair consists of S-shaped waves mixed with ringlets. These waves and curls begin at the roots, unlike their 2B wave sisters, which start around eye level. The biggest goal of wavies is to find products that fight frizz while giving the hair enough hold to keep the waves defined without making them crispy or weighing them down.
Curious about 2c hair? Check out these ladies rocking their waves!
1. @samerivertwice
2. @fujifiles
Our very own Managing Editor, Cristina has 2C hair! Check out her routine to cut frizz in Type 2C hair.
3. @mandapanda_xo
Here is @mandapanda_xo’s complete routine, tips and tricks and holy grail products.
4. @jwreisen
5. @joellefitness
6. @fitkatstyle
7. @tawnylonglegs
8. @racheljcx
9. @gracefully.curly
10. @evanjosephsalon
11. @sandracolibri
If you want your waves to appear curlier, like @sandracolibri’s gorgeous hair, here are 5 ways to make your hair look curlier.
12. @evanjosephsalon
13. @triciariv
14. @evanjosephsalon
15. @littleredcurlhead
16. @almostcurlygirl
17. @cavywurly_curls
18. @amc509
19. @rachael_dyck
20. @lesliellozano
Naturally Curly’s very own Social Media Manager Leslie has a combination of 2C curls at her crown and 2B hair at her nape. Read up on how she practices self-care and check her out on ig for more curly #inspo.
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