Wavy Hair Care Routine for Beginners, When you have naturally wavy hair, you know it can be both a blessing and a curse. While your waves can give you a unique and effortlessly cool look, they can also be challenging to manage and style.
That’s why having a proper hair care routine is essential for maintaining and enhancing your waves. Here, I’ll walk you through the basics of a wavy hair care routine for beginners.
From shampooing and conditioning to styling techniques and product recommendations, we’ll cover all the steps necessary to achieve gorgeous, healthy waves. So, if you’re ready to embrace your natural texture and rock those beachy waves, keep reading to learn how to care for your wavy hair like a pro.
Characteristics of Wavy Hair
A person with wavy hair, type 2 hair, can be divided into three subtypes: 2A, 2B, and 2C. From loose loops to ‘S’-shaped waves, it is in the middle of straight and curly hair types.
Each wavy hair type has its characteristics that make it unique. The texture of 2A hair tends to be tousled. The lengths of 2B hair are shaped in ‘S’ shapes, but the roots are relatively straight. In 2C hair, curls are even more clearly defined, starting at the heart and continuing down the length.
Your hair’s porosity should also be explored once you have identified that you have wavy hair. Depending on its porosity, you will want to take care of your wavy hair differently. Three types of porosity exist:
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High Porosity:
It is very common for individual hairs to have open cuticles in high-porosity hair. It is straightforward for moisture to enter the strand and easy to exit.
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Medium Porosity:
The slightly open cuticles make it easier for moisture to enter medium porosity hair. Porosity will slow the rate of evaporation. The most accessible hair type to maintain is this one.
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Low Porosity:
Moisture cannot enter hair strands with low porosity because the cuticles are very tight. When it does, it is exceptionally well retained.
Identifying your wavy hair’s porosity is essential to choosing the right wavy hair products.
Type 2A Hair
The texture of 2A hair is very loose and tousled. There is a slight emphasis on the wave, which can quickly lose shape and become almost straight. The style should last longer if you use lightweight styling products with good hold for this wavy hair type. You should avoid layering styling products to prevent weighing down your waves.
Type 2B Hair
There is a tighter S shape in type 2B hair. However, it maintains its shape better than 2A, although the texture is still loose and quickly weighed down. To avoid weighing down wavy hair, use only one style with this curl type at a time.
Type 2C Hair
Type 2C hair has a very tight S-shaped texture, and some strands may even start to resemble loose corkscrews. Combining moisture and hold is best for wavy hair because it is most prone to frizz.
How to Wash Wavy Hair?
Hair with waves tends to develop more oil on the scalp and requires more frequent washings than hair with other curl types.
Regular shampoo, such as our Essential Moisture Cleanser, should be used interchangeably with Curl Quenching Conditioning Wash to maintain the hair’s natural moisture.
To remove all dirt and buildup that might weigh down your roots and make them appear flatter, you should also use a clarifying shampoo every 4-5 washes, like our Wash & Scrub Detox.
Be sure to apply conditioner as well. Every time you wash your hair, use a conditioning product to add moisture to any curl type, including wavy hair.
Wavy Hair Care Routine for Beginners
Cleanse Hair With Sulfate-Free Shampoo.
An accumulation of products may be to blame. Your wavy hair care routine should begin with a clarifying shampoo. The best way to get the most out of your shampoo is to massage it into your hair for about 60 seconds.
I prefer to shampoo my hair once a month due to the number of products I use. It would help to use clarifying shampoo when your hair needs deep cleaning.
Co-washing (i.e., washing with conditioner only) is popular with wavy-haired people after deep cleansing their hair. It might be better for you to co-wash your hair if it is prone to greasiness. Use a sulfate-free shampoo every few days instead.
Detangle With Conditioner
Make sure your strands are thoroughly saturated with conditioner by scrunching a handful through them. Detangle knots with a wide-toothed comb or your fingers afterward. Preventing breakage when hair is wet is more complex, so be gentle. If your hair is dry, don’t rinse off all your conditioner. Rinse thoroughly if you have fine, wavy hair and want volume.
Style your hair with lightweight products.
Use less than five oils and butter or none since oils and butter easily weigh down—Wavest’s ideal to style your locks with a lightweight gel or mousse with light to moderate hold. Apply your gel or mousse of choice from the roots to the tips.
Air-dry your hair or use the “cup and hover” method.
You can dry your wavy hair in two ways. Using a cotton T-shirt, you can scrunch excess water and air-dry it. The cup-and-hover diffusing method is a good choice if you are pressed for time.
Put on hair primer and hover your diffuser near your roots while using your hairdryer. You can use your hands to lift your hair and place it on the diffuser. Set the heat of your dryer to the lowest setting. If you have fine, wavy hair, the cup and hover method makes your curls more voluminous. Wavy Hair Care Routine for Beginners
Moisturize with a hair mask.
A silicone-free hair mask is essential for wavy hair with dull or frizzy strands. Your hair mask should be applied once a week, but you can adjust it according to your needs. Hair masks also prevent breakage by retaining moisture in your strands.
Tips for Styling Wavy Hair
For wavy hair to look its best, you must know how to style it. Your hair will be the hair of your dreams in no time if you take the proper steps and use the right products!
- Make sure you only layer a few products on your hair. Instead, use a lightweight leave-in conditioner like our Weightless Air Dry Cream.
- Use only one style in your routine to prevent buildup. Wavy hair can quickly lose its shape if it is weighed down. With Hydra Style Flexi Jelly, you can get medium hold without sacrificing volume or use Bouncy Strength Volume Foam to get volume and light hold.
- When applying styling products upside down, your wavy hair will have more volume.
- Ensure your hair is soaking wet before applying your products. The product will not weigh down your texture as it will disperse and become lighter.
- Make twists, and scrunches again. The best way to enhance loose textures is to scrunch up wavy hair.
- To create waves, wrap your wavy hair in a towel before drying.
- Make your waves look tighter and more volume by diffusing them with the pixie method.
You need to take good care of your wavy hair if you want it to look its best. Maintaining an optimal protein moisture balance is essential to achieve the best results.
How To Refresh & Enhance Wavy Hair?
You may need to refresh your hair more often when you have wavy hair because the curl pattern quickly loses shape. Restoring your waves daily is recommended to keep them bouncy and defined. The following tips will help you restore:
- Using very little product, lightly mist your hair with water and refresh it.
- Using light textures like liquid gel or mousse is best to avoid weighing your hair down. To make your product even lighter, spray some water on your hands and emulsify it.
- For bouncy waves, apply hairspray gently.
- Using the pixie method, diffuse your waves for a few minutes to create bouncy and volume. Wavy Hair Care Routine for Beginners
Final Words
Taking care of your wavy hair doesn’t have to be complicated. By following a simple and effective hair care routine, you can enhance your waves’ natural beauty and keep them healthy and defined. Cleanse and nourish your strands with a gentle shampoo and conditioner designed specifically for wavy hair.
Use a leave-in conditioner or styling product for enhanced waves and reduced frizz. Avoid heat styling tools and instead air dry or diffuse your hair to maintain its natural texture when possible. Lastly, regularly trim your ends to prevent split ends and promote healthy growth. With consistency and a little TLC, you can achieve gorgeous, enviable waves that will turn heads wherever you go. Start embracing your wavy hair journey today!
FAQ
What not to use on wavy hair?
Avoid salt-based products because they can dehydrate the hair, as well as silicones and parabens, which coat the hair and prevent the active ingredients from getting to the scalp.
Does wavy hair need oil?
Hair oil is essential to control frizz and flyways. Apply a drop or two as needed to add shine and hydration to wavy hair. The hair’s elasticity will also be improved, and breakage will be prevented.
Which Haircut Suits Frizzy Wavy Hair?
An extended layer, a face-framing layer, and layered shags are all excellent ways to accentuate natural waves to make them appear wavy or curled.
Can I Make Straight Hair Wavy?
Straight hair responds well to the blow-dry method. Wavy hair can be achieved with braids on medium or long hair. Those are the steps to making straight hair wavy for men. You only need to apply the right product, twist your hair while blow-drying, or braid your hair.