When it comes to my waves, the more texture the better. So when I noticed my natural Type 2 wave pattern losing its shape, I had to do something about it.
With a few tweaks to my hair care routine and a total switch up of my product line-up I was able to give my hair its bounce and shape back. It’s the type of hair glow-up that has to be shared. And the best part? A lot of the advice I’m going to share with you already exists on the Luxy Hair Blog. For me, it was time to put these proven tips to practice, and did they ever work!
How to fix your curl pattern
My hair type
As mentioned above, I have naturally wavy, Type 2A – 2B hair. The texture will depend on the season (living in Canada, we get a dose of all four). I have noticed that in more humid environments, like tropical locations, my hair naturally transforms into more of a Type 2C (curlier) pattern, which I love. If you’re wondering, I got it from my mama.
For full context, my hair density is thick, and the diameter of my hair is medium. I tried the hair porosity test and found that my hair is of normal or healthy porosity (yay!). Another new test I tried was the elasticity test. I found that my hair strands are stretchy, meaning my hair is of high elasticity. Finally, my scalp is also in the normal range most of the time. However, I do suffer from eczema and occasionally experience breakouts on my scalp which can create dry, itchy patches.
I highly recommend learning your full hair type to help you deal with your hair-specific issues. Trust me, you will see how this helped as you read on.
The loss of my curl pattern was gradual, it took some time for me to notice the changing texture of my hair. Looking back at photos, it seems the change took place over the last 11 months during COVID-related lockdown and restrictions. As I spent most of my time at home over the past year, a few things about the environmental influences on my hair also changed. For instance, my home air is mostly dry, and my hair wasn’t getting its regular humidity fix to bring out my natural waves.
