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Type 2 hair

Wavy hair that bends in loose S shapes, from soft waves at 2A to defined waves at 2C.

Also: wavy hair, 2A, 2B, 2C

Type 2 is wavy hair. It is flatter at the root and forms S-shaped bends further down. 2A waves are loose and easily brushed out; 2B waves are more defined from the mid-lengths; 2C waves are strong and can begin at the root, with some ringlets. Wavy hair can be worn smooth with a blow-dry or encouraged into shape by scrunching and air drying. Layers often help waves form by removing weight.

See also

Hair type systemType 1 hairType 3 hairScrunchingLayering

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