If you have checked your curl pattern and figured you are either 2a or 2b, you are in the proper wavy category and curl experts say that you can actually uncover your hair’s curl potential beneath what you thought was “just wavy hair” or “almost straight hair” if you have a proper hair care routine.

While most basics are the same as with a curly hair routine which you can read here – My curly hair routine, there can be slight adjustments required to suit your hair type. You need to add moisture without weighing your hair down.

So let’s figure out the differences that you need to make from a regular curly hair routine to suit your wavy hair!

1) Shampoo and washing – Because sebum can reach down faster compared to curly hair, you are prone to greasy hair more. So you may be able to do with cowashing on alternate days and shampooing 1 or 2 times a week.

2) Clumping – You need to get your loose waves to clump. Use clumping techniques like squish to condish as often as possible and make sure your virgin remy hair is dripping wet when you apply styling products. Scrunch, scrunch and scrunch some more to enhance your waves.

3) Protein – Your Brazilian body wave virgin hair may feel limp and loose and maybe able to take protein better than curlies to provide body to waves. Do check for protein sensitivity here – Difference between dry and damaged hair – Moisture v/s Protein

4) Diffuser – This is probably the most favourite tool for wavies because it has the potential to enhance waves to look curlier. Everything about diffusing curly hair – What, Why, How

5) Products – Avoid heavy oil and butter based products which can weigh you hair down. Look for products which are heavily water based or come in spray bottles. Mousses and light weight gels are great for providing hold without weighing your hair down. You can also check this for product suggestions – Beginner friendly products – Curly Hair Starter Kit or this for a lot of options – List of curly hair products in India (for every budget)

6) Flat roots – Wavies usually have flat roots that stick to the scalp. Use clipping techniques to lift the roots and style with your head upside down to encourage volume.