Type 2: Wavy Hair
Type 2 wavy texture is not quite straight and not completely curly, with the spectrum of hair ranging from loose loops to coarse, thick S-shaped waves combined with curls. Type 2 texture is typically flatter at the root and lays close to the head, getting curlier from the ears down.
2a
Your waves are fine and thin with a loose, tousled texture.
Quick Tips
Texture Tales: Dervla on How She Learned to Care for Her 3a Curls + Top Curly Girl Tips
Growing up did you think your hair type was "frizz"? You're not alone. Read Dervla's curly hair journey and find out her step-by-step hair routine for maximum definition.
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2b
Your hair is mostly straight at the roots and falls into more defined S-shaped waves from the mid-lengths to the ends. It is a medium texture with some frizz at the crown.
Quick Tips
- Plop your freshly washed hair for more definition.
Texture Tales: Dervla on How She Learned to Care for Her 3a Curls + Top Curly Girl Tips
Growing up did you think your hair type was "frizz"? You're not alone. Read Dervla's curly hair journey and find out her step-by-step hair routine for maximum definition.
Seven Reasons Why Your Hair Isn't Growing
Feel like your hair isn't growing? We've got seven possible reasons for your stagnant swirls, curls and kinks.
How to Get Volume & Curl Definition with Your Diffuser
Wavy-curly girl Nina gives us 5 steps to achieving flawless curls with a hair dryer diffuser.
2c
Your waves are more defined and start at the roots, than with curls and ringlets. This texture is typically thick or coarse, and is prone to frizzing.
Quick Tips
- Diffuse wet, but not soaking hair upside down after washing for more volume
Texture Tales: Dervla on How She Learned to Care for Her 3a Curls + Top Curly Girl Tips
Growing up did you think your hair type was "frizz"? You're not alone. Read Dervla's curly hair journey and find out her step-by-step hair routine for maximum definition.
Seven Reasons Why Your Hair Isn't Growing
Feel like your hair isn't growing? We've got seven possible reasons for your stagnant swirls, curls and kinks.
How to Get Volume & Curl Definition with Your Diffuser
Wavy-curly girl Nina gives us 5 steps to achieving flawless curls with a hair dryer diffuser.
