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wavy · type 2a
2a — Loose Waves
A subtle S-wave through the length. Close to straight at the root, with a soft bend mid-shaft. Your hair has more volume than straight hair but less mechanical support than 2b or 2c.
What 2a usually looks like
- Visible bend through the length, barely any curl at the root
- Can look straight if over-brushed or over-styled
- Gets flat fast with heavy products
- Dries quickly — usually in under 2 hours
- Most styling problems are product-weight problems
Daily routine
- Shampoo 3–4× a week with a gentle, sulfate-free shampoo.
- Light conditioner on the mid-shaft to ends. Avoid the root.
- A pea-size amount of mousse or a spritz of spray gel on damp hair.
- Scrunch gently, do not touch after.
- Air-dry or diffuse on cool, low speed.
What to look for
Less is more for 2a. One styling product is usually all you need.
Styling mousse or spray gel
Water-based, light hold, no heavy butters or oils
Curl creams, butters, or anything labeled 'rich' or 'intense'
Gentle shampoo
Sulfate-free, moisturizing but not conditioning-heavy
Clarifying shampoos more than once a month — strips 2a fast
Common 2a mistakes
- 01Using curl creams designed for 3a+ — flattens the wave completely.
- 02Brushing dry — kills the pattern and creates frizz.
- 03Over-washing with regular shampoo — strips the length and makes it look limp.
Your 2a routine in Scrunchie
Scrunchie builds your routine around 2a specifically — products that won't weigh down the wave, refresh methods that protect volume.
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