With the popularization of the curl depth hair chart, folks are now able to take that much better care of their hair. And it doesn’t even require you to be a professional! Vlogs and articles, made by people figuring it out themselves, have contributed to thousands if not millions of people trying out products and regimens.
It’s through this trial-and-error process that people have found what works, but it’s still hard to know exactly what will work for you. We have some suggestions that you should consider adding to your process of discovery. From what it is to what products to use and how to take care of it, here’s everything you need to know about 2B hair.
What Is 2B Hair?
When you look at your hair, if you have an “S” shaped wave, then your hair is 2B hair. This means that your waves, though flat at the roots, gain body in the middle of the strand and its end. This wave pattern differentiates in 2A, which is even looser, and in 2C with an “S” wave that starts at the roots instead. While “2” in general tends to be wavy, each letter has its own unique characteristics that depict a tighter versus a looser “S” wave. 2C is typically portrayed in a loose ringlet. The ring-like shape of this curl is typical of its letter, and gains depth and tightness as the numbers increase. In this case, though, 2B hair is typically a reasonably straight wave that hangs pretty long. So what does that require of its products?
What Products To Use If You Have 2B Hair
According to stylists, after discovering the type of hair that you have, next up is figuring out what works best on it. Whether you want to hold a curl, moisture or both, here are some products for you to consider. Using a silicone, detangling brush or comb will help to prevent the breakage of your hair follicles as it’s softer on your hair than tools made of non-silicone materials. Serums and pre-shampoo conditioners that have olive oil or castor oil will help you to retain moisture and the depth of your curls/waves. Once this softness is achieved, investing in a satin pillowcase will help your hair hold curls and retain moisture. Similarly, style balms also contribute to minimizing frizz and achieving waves without making them crunchy.
How To Keep Your Curls Moisturized and Bouncy
No matter the type of hair that you have, if it’s curly, you’ll want to stay away from washing it as often. This helps to retain moisture until your next wash. Stylists recommend washing and conditioning 2B hair every three days while staying away from heat tools as much as possible. Regular trims also do the job of helping the hair retain moisture and curl. A trim feels great on the hair anyway, especially after a deep-conditioning, which you should do biweekly.
How To Style Your Natural 2B Curls
For styling, flip your head upside down. Then, apply your preferred products on wet hair and scrunch them. With an open hand, make a grabbing motion by starting at the ends of your curls and finishing at the roots. Repeat this motion and watch as your curls develop.
Like any curl pattern, 2B curls require work. With these tips above, you’ll enjoy the journey (with a bit of trial and error) of mastering when to wash, condition and moisturize your hair. Hopefully, you’ll become even more comfortable with testing new hairstyles and see even better hair health.