Understanding Your Wavy Hair Type (Type 2)Updated 3 days ago

Type 2 Hair: Wavy Hair

Type 2 hair forms a natural S-shaped wave pattern that falls between straight and curly hair. Wavy hair often has more volume than straight hair but less definition than curly hair. Depending on the subtype, waves can range from loose bends to more pronounced, textured patterns.

Structure: Oval follicle, moderate fiber asymmetry, partial disruption of uniform keratin alignment

Biology: An oval-shaped follicle creates uneven tension across the hair fiber, causing it to bend into waves rather than grow completely straight. Oil travels more slowly down the hair shaft than it does on straight hair, making the roots and ends behave differently.

Hair Behavior:

Can become oily at the roots while feeling dry through the mid-lengths and ends

Prone to frizz when moisture levels are imbalanced

May lose definition or become weighed down by heavy products

Benefits from lightweight hydration and products that support wave formation without buildup