Commonly confused with a “rebellious straight” or classified as “a curly without much definition”, wavy hair actually has very specific characteristics that differentiate it from other curvatures.
That is precisely why, in order to maintain beautiful and well-defined waves, special care must be invested in. So, if you’ve been treating your wires as if they were smooth or curly, you can stop there!
Understand the characteristics of natural wavy hair and check out some care tips and specific products for Curvature 2, which, although little explored, remains one of the most incredible.
Hair characteristics type 2ABC
The wavy wires aren’t all the same. Classified as type 2, wavy hair can have different degrees of curvature and be considered 2A, 2B or 2C.
Hair 2A
This type of yarn is characterized by slightly wavy and smooth root. Its waviness becomes more evident at the ends and is not as striking.
Hair 2B
Hair 2B has more waves than type 2A and its strands have “S” shaped curls. In this case, the hairs are already beginning to show some volume and frizz.
Hair 2C
Finally, 2C hair is the one with the most defined curls and close to curly hair. It is more voluminous and, among the three types, it is the one with the most tendency to frizz.
Essential care for wavy hair
Washing with specific shampoo for wavy hair
Who is wavy hair usually faces an issue: the scalp has more oiliness than curly or frizzy hair, and the ends are usually a little more dry than straight hair. This is called mixed hair.
To care for this type of hair, it is necessary to use products that are appropriate to the characteristics of the hair, such as My Smooth Wavy Shampoo Taciele Alcolea, which controls excessive oiliness and keeps the ends hydrated. Another tip is to apply the conditioner only to the ends.
Hydration and humectancy
It is precisely because it has the most dry ends that hair treatments cannot be ignored. Hydration is responsible for leaving the hair softer and is essential to not leave the hair wavy and bulky without definition.
Humectancy, a treatment based on vegetable oils, should be part of the hair care routine of wavy hair precisely to treat and nourish the most dry part. But remember: the oil must pass away from the root! Apply only to the ends of the hair.
Finishing techniques and products
One of the main problems that the wavy ones usually face is the lack of definition of the threads. To avoid this problem, the tip is to bet on techniques and finishing products, which must be combined.
Fitting is the simplest method of activating the memory of curls (in this case, waves): simply apply a combing cream or curl activator to the length of the hair and tighten the ends towards the root.
Wide toothed comb and curl diffuser
Traditional brush models usually take all the definition from wavy hair and therefore the most suitable is to comb type 2 wire always using a wide-tooth comb. Give preference to the wooden ones, because they avoid the appearance of frizz.
In addition, another tip to diminish the little strands so common in wavy hair is to always use a curl diffuser when drying the strands using a dryer. This accessory distributes the wind better and helps to maintain the definition of the waves. It’s worth a bet!