Hair Extensions for 2A and 2B Hair: Matching Loose Waves

2A and 2B hair sits between straight and curly. It has loose, S-shaped waves that can look sleek one day and beachy the next. The trick to matching wavy hair is deciding how you actually wear it, because that changes which extension texture blends best.

PART ONE: WHAT 2A AND 2B HAIR LOOK LIKE

Type What you'll see
2A Very loose, soft bends; straighter at the roots
2B More defined S-waves from the mid-lengths down

Check your hair after washing and air drying, with no styling. Read The Hair Extension Texture Matching Guide.

PART TWO: YOUR BEST TEXTURE MATCH

  • Wear it natural and wavy? Choose Natural Wavy.
  • Wear it blown out with movement? Choose Body Wave.
  • Wear it sleek and straightened? Choose Straight.

Many of my wavy-haired clients go with Body Wave, because it can be worn wavy or flat ironed straight. Raw hair can be curled and flat ironed just like your own. Read Everything You Can Do to Raw Hair.

"Match what your hair actually does, and how you actually wear it." — Bianca Blanco, BLONC founder

PART THREE: METHODS FOR WAVY HAIR

Waves are great at hiding attachments, so 2A and 2B hair works with nearly every method: K-tips, U-tips, I-tips, wefts, tape-ins, and clip-ins. For a seamless blend, double drawn on the bottom and single drawn on top keeps the ends full without looking heavy near your part.

PART FOUR: CARING FOR WAVY EXTENSIONS

Waves need moisture to keep their shape. And with raw hair, the more you shampoo and condition, the better it gets.

  • Condition every wash to keep the wave defined
  • Finger comb from the ends up instead of brushing, so you don't break up the wave
  • Use quality products like Joico
  • Tie it in a loose pineapple at night

BOTTOM LINE

For 2A and 2B hair, choose BLONC Natural Wavy if you wear your waves natural, Body Wave if you blow it out, and Straight if you wear it sleek. Condition every wash and finger comb to keep the wave looking its best.

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Not sure of your match? Send us a photo or call 1-855-720-4247.

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