Basics of Hair Type 2B
CurlsBot thinks you may have Wavy hair
You have wavy hair, which is a type of highly variable curl pattern characterized by a mixture of curls and waves. It is prone to being weighed down by heavy products. It may be one of several subtypes based on hair diameter, density, and porosity.
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2B in the Andre Walker system
Our quiz is loosely based on the original Andre Walker system created in the 1990s. It has a lot of flaws but it is still the most popular hair typing system. It is based on characteristics of hair. The Walker system defines 2B as Wavy medium-diameter hair.
2a to 3a in the Common system
The common hair typing system is one you might see on social media. It involves comparing your hair's appearance to a chart. We'd don't use this system because people usually have multiple curl patterns. For example you may have patterns ranging from 2a to 3a depending how tight the waves are, with 2a being the loosest
Pattern Strength
Your pattern is highly variable, and any curls or waves may loosen out easily.
Shrinkage
Your hair is slightly longer wet vs. dry.
Strand Thickness
Your hair is about average in thickness, neither fine nor thick(coarse)
Curvature
Your hair can be straight, wavy, and curly, sometimes all three at once!
Volume
Your hair has some volume, especially towards the ends. Volume can be enhanced with root clipping, pixie diffusing, and avoiding heavy products
Shapes
Your hair has waves and/or curls
Tangling
Your hair tangles moderately especially in finer sections
Similar Hair Types
Hair typing isn't an exact science. Your hair might share characteristics with these types:
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