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
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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: Hannah on How The Curly Girl Method Changed Her Curls
"I’m so glad I discovered the curly girl method and very happy to love my natural hair and color the way that it is."
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Nubia Suarez Shares Her Secrets to Cutting Curly Hair with her Signature Technique, the Rezo Cut
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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: Hannah on How The Curly Girl Method Changed Her Curls
"I’m so glad I discovered the curly girl method and very happy to love my natural hair and color the way that it is."
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If you want solutions that are gentle on your skin and safe for all skin types, here's 10 products we love!
Nubia Suarez Shares Her Secrets to Cutting Curly Hair with her Signature Technique, the Rezo Cut
Learn more about the woman behind the famous Rezocut, Nubia Suarez, and her top tips for healthy hair.
