My blonde, wavy hair is something of a signature at this point in my life. After 36 years (and 20 actually understanding how to style and care for my natural texture) I’ve finally figured out how to help my 2b waves do their thing. Is every single day a good hair day? Decidedly not—curly and wavy girls understand that struggle. But I’ve certainly developed a hair care routine that gets me as close as possible on the regular. That means definition, minimal frizz, a hint of volume, and smoothed ends, because of course my texture is just a teeny bit high maintenance.
"Wavy hair tends to be naturally more fragile because the bends and curves in the hair fiber create weak points where breakage can happen more easily," says celebrity stylist Rikke Gash, who counts Alix Earle, Leah Kateb, and Brooks Nader among her clientele. "The natural oils from the scalp also have a harder time traveling down the hair shaft compared to straight hair, so the mid-lengths and ends often stay drier. On top of that, many people with waves brush or heat-style their hair to either enhance or smooth the texture, which can add even more stress if the hair isn’t properly hydrated and protected."
