What is 2B 2c hair?

2b is loose and bendy S-shaped strands but still more of a wave than a curl. 2c are more defined S-shaped curls which start from the root. It's also worth saying, type 2 wavy hair is not failed curls!

Is my hair type 2B or 2C?

2B hair consists of 'S' shaped waves in the lengths, but sits relatively straight at the roots. 2C hair has even more defined 'S' shaped curls that start from the root and continue down the lengths of the hair.

What does 2C mean in hair?

Type 2C. Type 2C hair has defined waves that start at the roots, and is thicker than the other subcategories. This hair type starts to form loose spiral curls and has that “S” shape. Type 2C tends to be the most prone to frizz of the Type 2 category.

What does 2C hair look like?

2C. Type 2C waves are usually identified as small to medium size waves that form into a letter S shape as they grow. This shape borders between wavy and curly hair. Though for some this may already look like a typical curly hair, the 2C type does not form springs, a distinguishing feature between waves and curls.

Is 2C curly or wavy?

Like all type 2 hair, 2c hair is wavy, but that often feels like a technicality. Your S-bend hair is thick and the waves start at the roots. If you've ever been confused about whether your hair is wavy or curly, it's likely you have the 2c hair type.

Wavy/Curly Hair Routine (2B/2C Curls)

How do I identify my hair type?

Is 2B hair considered Curly?

2B Hair type is best described as wavy hair. This hair type is not quite curly and it's not quite straight. If your hair is mostly flat and straight at the roots but gets wavier and more “S” shaped toward the bottom, then you have 2B hair!

How do I know if my hair is 2C or 3A?

The most apparent difference between types 2C and 3A hair is their appearance. 2C hair is wavy, while type 3A hair is curly. If you look closely at 2C curls, you'll see that they have more of an s-shape than a spiral (which 3A curls have). In addition to that, type 2C curls may not start at the root.

Is 2 C hair curly?

Type 2c has a very distinct S shaped pattern. This hair type is borderline curly and forms loose spiral like curls throughout. Type 2c hair is the most thick and coarse out of the three, but this also makes it the most prone to frizz and resistant to styling.

Can 2C hair have ringlets?

2C hair consists of S-shaped waves mixed with ringlets. These waves and curls begin at the roots, unlike their 2B wave sisters, which start around eye level.

Do I have 1C or 2A hair?

Type 1c hair tends to curl under toward the base and hold a slight curl. While type 2a hair is naturally wavier than straight hair (type 1), but definitely not classified as being curly.

How do you take care of 2b 2c hair?

What's the most common hair type?

1B hair, on the other hand, is the most common hair type. It is straight and flat but has some volume. 1C hair is the next type. 1C hair is straight but thick and coarse.

Which hair type is most attractive?

A general observation across experiments was that straight hair was perceived as younger, healthier, and more attractive than wavy hair and darker shades (medium copper and brown) were perceived more positively than blonde hair.

Can 2C hair get waves?

2c: Your hair is wavy from top to bottom and is harder to coax into a straight style. 3a: This type of hair holds an "S" shape and has a definite pattern throughout. If you have type 1, 2a, 2b, or 2c hair, you may not be able to get the waves to work.

How often should 2C hair be washed?

Keep wash days to a minimum.

For your hair type, you can get away with washing your hair two to three times a week. Doing it more will dry out your strands and leave them frizzy and unruly. The more you wash it, the more weighed down your strands will be.

Is oil good for 2C hair?

That's why it's so important to incorporate hydrating hair products into your routine. Hydrating shampoo and conditioner sets and hair oils, in particular, are a great way to care for 2C hair, a.k.a. wavy hair or strands that fall somewhere on the spectrum between straight and curly hair.

What are Type 2C curls?

Type 2c hair is the apex of waviness. Its ultra-defined natural waves are not easily ignored or erased. Through wind, rain, or shine, it's wavy texture will not lose its shape— though it may experience a little frizz or excess volume. Even when your 2c hair is being unruly, don't take this hair type for granted.

What is 3b hair type?

Within the category of type 3 hair, 3b curls are a collection of bouncy ringlets. The circumference of each swirl is roughly that of a Sharpie marker. Because your curl type straddles the happy medium between 3a and 3c hair, you may also have some loose spirals and springy corkscrews in your locks.

How can I make my 2B hair curlier?

My best advice is to begin nurturing your hair with sulfate free and silicone free products to moisturize your hair. Optimal moisture will create better curl definition. You will most likely need a sulfate free shampoo, silicone free conditioner, silicone free leave in, and a silicone free gel.

Should you brush type 2B hair?

Just like you need to be careful brushing type 2b waves when dry, you should hold off on brushing when your hair is wet. That's because your wash day waves are more vulnerable to breakage and knotting when damp. Type 2b hair is specifically prone to forming tangles around the mid-lengths of the hair when wet.

What haircut should I get for 2B hair?

How do you wash 2B hair?

Which hair type shrinks the most?

It's completely normal. Generally speaking, the tighter your coils are the more shrinkage you could experience. Those with type 4 hair will usually see the most shrinkage over those with type 3 hair. Some people have seen shrinkage of up to 75% in their natural hair!