💞 Self Care 💞 – Page 2

If you’ve ever looked in the mirror and thought, “Is it curly? Is it straight? What is going on up there?” — welcome to the beautiful world of Type 2 hair! From beachy waves to loose spirals, Type 2 hair can be stunningly versatile — when you know how to care for it.

Whether you’re rocking soft 2A bends or textured 2C waves, this guide is packed with the best ways to dry and style your waves without frizz, flatness, or fuss.

🔍 First, What is Type 2 Hair?

Type 2 hair is wavy and sits between straight (Type 1) and curly (Type 3). It tends to form an “S” pattern, and is broken down like this:

2A: Loose, barely-there waves with minimal volume. Fine and easy to straighten.
2B: More defined waves with a bit of frizz. Think natural beach waves.
2C: Thick, coarse waves with some actual curls and lots of texture.

Knowing your wave type helps you choose the right products and techniques — so you can work with your hair, not against it.

💧 How to Dry Type 2 Hair Without the Drama

Let’s be real: how you dry your hair makes or breaks your wave pattern. Here are some wavy girl–approved methods:

1. 🌬️ Air Drying (aka The Laid-Back Babe Method)

Perfect for: 2A and 2B waves that want that effortless, beachy look.

Apply a lightweight leave-in conditioner or wave-enhancing mousse while hair is still damp.
Comb through with fingers or a wide-tooth comb.
Let it air dry, touching as little as possible.

Pros: No heat, super low maintenance
Cons: Can take a while and may lead to flat roots if not styled right

👉 Pro tip: Flip your head upside down while air drying for extra volume!

2. 🧖 Microfiber Towel or T-Shirt Drying

Perfect for: All Type 2 waves

Instead of rough towels, use a microfiber towel or cotton T-shirt to gently squeeze out excess water.
This helps prevent frizz and breakage.

Pros: Super gentle on waves
Cons: Doesn’t fully dry hair – pair with air drying or diffusing for best results

👉 Pro tip: Scrunch upward to help waves “form” as they dry.

3. 🌪️ Diffusing with a Blow Dryer

Perfect for: 2B and 2C waves that need volume and definition.

Attach a diffuser to your hairdryer.
Apply a curl cream or mousse.
Flip your head and gently scrunch with the diffuser on low or medium heat.

Pros: Adds volume, defines waves
Cons: Can be frizzy if overheated or over-dried

👉 Pro tip: Try the “hover” method (holding the diffuser close but not touching hair) to reduce frizz.

💇‍♀️ Styling Tips for Type 2 Waves

Now that we’re dry — let’s style! Type 2 hair looks its best when it’s treated like a chill-but-chic best friend: low effort, but with intention.

✨ 1. The Scrunch & Go

Apply a lightweight mousse or wave spray, scrunch from the ends up, and let it be! This is a go-to for natural, textured vibes.

✨ 2. Twist and Pin

Twist small sections of damp hair and pin them while drying to encourage more wave or loose curls. Once dry, unpin and shake out for soft definition.

✨ 3. Braided Overnight Waves

For extra definition: braid damp hair into two loose braids before bed. In the morning, undo, fluff, and go!

✨ 4. Sea Salt or Wave Spray

Use these sparingly on damp or dry hair for texture, especially great for 2A types who want more oomph.

👉 Tip: Look for sprays with hydrating ingredients like aloe or coconut water to avoid crunch.

✨ 5. Root Lift Trick

Use a root-lifting spray or a tiny bit of dry shampoo at the roots while diffusing or after drying to boost volume (especially for flat 2A roots!).

🧴 Product Quick Picks for Wavy Hair

Lightweight leave-in conditioners (no heavy butters!)
Mousse or foam gels for hold without stiffness
Wave sprays for added texture
Cream-gels for soft, frizz-free definition

🌟 Final Wavy Wisdom

Type 2 hair is one of the most versatile textures — you can rock sleek styles, go big and beachy, or lean into a little curl. The key? Don’t overload it with heavy products, and learn how your waves like to be handled.

Whether you air-dry and scrunch, diffuse and fluff, or braid and go — embrace your waves, give them love, and let them shine!

What’s your favorite way to style your waves? Share your wavy girl routine in the comments!

Start gardening in your own garden or at a local garden where you can volunteer. Touch the soil and the plants, and even go barefoot. Interact with the plants and flowers as long as parts of your body are touching the earth and plants, etc. You’re good!
Walk barefoot on the grass, being careful of objects, and select a nice piece of earth to walk across. If you have a garden, you are lucky; if not, maybe a beach or public park. When visiting places like mountains or rivers, I always just pop my shoes off to stand in the water and grass, but I check the area first! Sometimes I do this when it’s cold, but it’s great knowing I can pop my shoes on at any time again, so I always keep them close by.
Hug a tree. I know this one seems crazy. Watch out that no one is watching you! I do attempt this at times, but only if it’s an area with hardly any people. The energy from a tree is very powerful.
Buy special grounding shoes! ( Earthing shoes )
Meditate on stones or sit on stones and rocks, You know those beautiful big stones at beauty spots grab a seat on one. All you need is one point of contact with the rock or stone to exchange electrons with the earth. Take in the scenery, Multitask reading a book or writing.
Use an earthing mat
Laying on the ground, Maybe at a beach or park somewhere clean and tidy, luckier if you have a garden you can relax and read or listen to music etc.
Go for a swim ( wild swimming ) in a lake or river, You can simply put your feet in the shallow end and this will be enough!
Hiking, When you reach the top slip off your shoes and ground them to the earth while you sit and take in the view 20 minuets is all you need. or pop of shoes at certain intervals along your journey !
Natural hot springs and mud baths – used for hundreds of years as ” healing ” centres for people everything from decreased signs of ageing to reduction in inflammation.

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🌊 Drying & Styling Type 2 Hair — Wavy Hair 101!