Men with long, wavy hair can wear their texture in various styles. From rocking a deep side part to wearing your locks slicked back and tousled back – the possibilities for styling long, wavy locks are limitless!
Type 2A: Wavy Hair
Wavy hair with loose S-curls can sometimes appear limp and lifeless without proper styling products or care methods, but with consistent maintenance can become full of movement and body. 2A curls are thinner and less dense than other wavy and curly types, making them more vulnerable to damage or product buildup. Therefore, it is vitally essential that gentle shampoos that do not strip your strands of their natural oils are used when washing your 2A coils. These strands tend to lie flat at their roots, further exacerbating their irregular shapes and creating a lack of volume. Therefore, lightweight styling products such as those formulated with cetyl and stearyl alcohols must define and hold your strands. Sulfates and other drying ingredients that strip your natural moisture should be avoided in favor of more nurturing ingredients that soften, hydrate, and detangle while helping preserve wave elasticity.
Type 2B: Wavy Hair
Wavy hair may appear messy at first glance, but proper styling techniques and products can look professional and effortless-looking. They are utilizing sulfate-free shampoos, deep conditioning regularly, and volumizing styling products all help. If your strands are straighter near the roots but form loose S-shaped waves as they extend toward the ends, this medium-textured hair maybe 2B hair. It is not too curly nor straight either – 2B fits nicely between these extremes! Seek out a volumizing shampoo and conditioner formula like Garnier Fructis Full and Plush duo, then follow up styling with a lightweight mousse to prevent them from appearing weighed-down or limp. On humid days, you may benefit from using a leave-in conditioner to protect against frizz and flyaways.
Type 2C: Wavy Hair
Wavy hair comes in many different shapes and textures. Understanding your wavy hair type will enable you to provide proper care, leading to healthier locks overall. Type 2C hair features tight S-shaped coils with heavier textures than 2A or 2B; its waves tend to begin at the roots and become quite frizzy without proper moisture-boosting products. Curls should be left alone whenever possible to avoid losing their shape and, avoid dehydration, and lock in moisture. However, heat styling tools may still need to be used occasionally for maximum results. Furthermore, washing less frequently helps keep natural oils intact within your locks.
How to Style Your Wavy Hair
Wavy hair can look gorgeous; however, it requires more care than expected. From understanding which waves yours are made up of to learning effective style techniques for them – we have everything you need to love your wavy locks!
As your first step, start by washing with a sulfate-free shampoo and conditioner designed specifically to enhance waves – such as our Hydrating Wavy Hair Duo. Following rinsing, consider treating yourself with our Moisture Restoring Mask; its deeply hydrating formula contains glycerine and elastin protein for strengthened strands that prevent breakage, reduce frizz, and keep curls full and defined.
Enhance curl definition by limiting over-styling. Instead of combing or brushing your locks every morning, twist them with your fingers. Or place it into a twisted bun before sleeping. Applying styling products such as Miracle Whipped Styling Balm or Bouncy Strength Volume Foam for added volume on your head while your hair is damp and scrunch it backward to help the natural shape form naturally.
