Hair Type 2-Wavy Hair

Hair Type 2 – Wavy Hair

As I stated in hair types and analysis post that wavy hair is between straight hair and curly hair i.e wavy hair is between hair type 1 and hair type 3. It have a loose curl pattern and It’s categorised in type 3a, 3b and 3c. Wavy hair is always with the ‘S’ curl pattern which means it’s slightly curled and slightly straight. You will know your hair is wavy if it curves in its ‘S’ shape and lay flat against your scalp not standing away from your head. This hair type  is a bit shiny. Wavy hair is subtypes (2a, 2b & 2c). 2a is fine and thin, 2b is medium textured and 2c is coarse and thick. Wavy can frizz easily.

Hair Type 2a     Hair Type 2b      Hair Type 2c

Thing you need to care for Wavy hair

• Straightening balm or texture balm.
• Volumizing spray or texturizing spray.
• Wave grease or pomade.
• Brush (it’s more preferrable to use your fingers, use what u want).
• Hair dryer with diffuser (better to air dry).
• Wave cap.
• Styling spray.
• sporting waves.
• Hair clips to section your hair.
• Pony tail holder and bobby pins.
• Curling iron or rollers.
• Leave-in conditioners.
• Conditioning mousse.
• Smooth serum or shine serum.
• Spray gel.
• Hair spray.
  
• Vitamins for hair.
• Satin pillow cases.
  
• E.t.c depending on want you want.

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How to care for Wavy hair

1. Alway detangle hair with a detangler like wide tooth comb e.t.c.
2. Wash your hair properly with shampoo and conditioner (see how to wash your hair in Hair Type 1- Straight hair but we will detail how to wash wavy hair properly in another post).
3. Try  to dry your hair naturally or air-dry to prevent frizz but if you want to use a blow dryer, use a blow dryer with a diffuser made  for wavy hair.
4. Leave your hair alone untill you are sure its dry, don’t twist or squeeze or rub or tangle your air to avoid frizz or split end.
5. If you want to brush your wavy hair while blow drying, you can use a round hair brush or a boar bristle paddle brush. Don’t brush your wavy hair always because you will destroy the waves and also cause frizz.
6. You can also comb or brush your hair starting from the top and stop exactly where the waves begins  when your hair look a bit messy and you want to give it a quick tidy.
7. Finger combing can be simply the best for wavy hair.
8. Don’t use  product that contain alcohol to prevent dryness that can damage your hair and cause frizz.
   
9. To defrizz apply light gel or smoothing serum.
10. Dont grease or gel your hair after drying but before drying, so it don’t look too greasy.
11. Put enough conditioner on your hair when washing, when you use leave-in conditioners wash it out thoroughly so it don’t destroy your waves.
12. If  you choose to blow dry your hair, try not to brush hair when it’s too wet rather use your fingers till excess water is out.
13. Try twisted buns or braids because it give more waves.
14. Condition your hair daily if you can or every two days but you don’t need to shampoo it daily.
15. Don’t use too much hair products and if you must use it, go for light products so it don’t weigh down your waves e.g gel. Also use shampoo, conditioners, hair colour or any kind of hair treatments for dry hair so it absorbs water which can stop frizz.
16. Try to layer.
17. Use detoxifier once in a while or monthly but not often.
    
18. Sleeping on satin pillowcase can keep your waves and make it a bit tangle free.
    

Wavy Hair Tips

• Always use a shower cap when you want to swim.
• Wash your hair after swimming even if you had your shower cap on.
• Rinse hair very well in order not to spoil your waves by making it greasy especially after applying your conditioner.
• Always use hair dryers with diffuser.
• Put a good amount of conditioner when washing. Deep condition weekly.
• Don’t brush when hair is super wet.
• Try to twist or braid bun your hair all night before sleeping for more nice waves.
• For even more lovely waves in the morning after you might have twisted bun your hair last night, spray water on your hair and scrunch your hair with setting lotion or mousse and dry.
• To stop frizz, use products for dry hair, also you can use anti frizz or humidity protective stylers.
• Don’t use too much heat on your hair appliances.
• Try to keep your finger out of your hair so you don’t tangle it and cause frizz.
• Find out first your hair types before purchasing any hair products and buy products specifically for wavy hair to avoid hair damage.
• Take vitamin E to boast your hair shine.

How to style Wavy hair

1. After washing and drying your hair.
2. There are so many ways to style your wavy hair but here are some of it.
3. You will need: Blow dryer with diffuser, wide tooth comb, 1”  or 1 inch curling iron, hair pins, curl enhancing lotion, curl refresher spray, hair spray, volumizing setting hair spray, hair clips, light hair hold, texturizing hair shine, ½ ” flat iron and 1” flat iron, rat-tail comb ( this is based on the videos).

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