Hair that starts straight but quickly turns into large S-shaped locks is classified as 2B wavy hair. On the other hand, hair that grows out into very pronounced waves is considered 2C deep waves.

and a 2c pattern is closer to a curl. “It might vary by the chart you’re looking at, but a number 2 could be wavy, number 3 curly and coily, and number 4 coily and kinky,” François says.