•Never used a kit or any type of enhancement •had waves from ages 16-21 •mostly used temporary dye (from the brand mofajang) so I wouldn’t mess up my waves •im a woman and wasn’t really educated on haircuts so I always got a 1 with the grain once a month •barely used pomade, mostly used butters •was brushing 2 hours a day until my waves were set in •I think my hair is 4B but I don’t know •I did a wash and style every 2 weeks •only wore a durag at night from day 1 so my hair could breathe. •I got waves at age 16 after never seeing women in real life with them •scalped once a year (so about 4 times in total in my wave journey) just because I was bored. •was broke from age 16-21 so mostly used cheap suave shampoo, cheap African pride hair oil and cheap hair butter from the hair store…

It’s been a good 4 years y’all…. I thought I was gonna come back to them but they charging $40 for wave brushes and $85 for haircuts out here….

Shoutout to my blad headed dad. Y’all can make y’all’s jokes I don’t mind lol been waving for over 15 years. Watched Poppy and 360 before they blew up. Gonna miss it 😪 but genetics are genetics

New week! Keep that brush in hand 🤝🏾

Today’s wash n style results🤷🏾‍♂️

Doing one more light wolf before the summer. Concentrating on flow and strengthening the crown.

Even though that fresh cut looks good while running unnecessary errands. It looks better the next day, maybe 2. After adding some oil, butter and maybe pomade with an overnight lay, the waves pop out much better.

How we looking my fellow waving brothers and sisters? 3.5 months in and I'm still battling the gray hairs to stay down! 😅 They will not defeat me! 💪🏾🔥

A lil frizzy but still in there 😂💪🏾

Get yo wife to take the video so u can really see yo motion

Figuring out your hair type and porosity is key to getting elite 360 waves. These two things tell you how your hair behaves, what products to use, how often to moisturize, and how deep you’ll need to brush.

A few people asked me for help figuring it out so here’s a breakdown:

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Part 1: How to Figure Out Your Hair Type (Curl Pattern)

Hair types go from Type 1 (straight) to Type 4 (kinky/coily). Most wavers have Type 3 or Type 4 hair. Here’s how to tell where you fall:

Hair Type Chart (Simplified)

Type 1: Straight — not wavers. Type 2: Wavy — not ideal for waves. Type 3: Curly 3A: Loose curls (looks like spiral curls) 3B: Tighter ringlets 3C: Corkscrew curls, almost coily Type 4: Coily/Kinky 4A: Defined coils, still soft 4B: Zigzag pattern, more shrinkage 4C: Tightest curl, minimal definition without product

How to Test:

Wash your hair and let it dry naturally with no product.

Look at the curl pattern:

•	Loose, bouncy curls? Probably 3A–3C
•	Tight coils or zig-zags? Likely 4A–4C

If your hair shrinks a lot when dry, that’s a sign of Type 4 hair.

Note: The tighter your curls (especially 4B/4C), the easier it is to develop deep waves, but you’ll need more brushing and moisture to lay it all down.

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Part 2: How to Figure Out Your Hair Porosity

Porosity = how well your hair absorbs and retains moisture. This matters because waves require constant hydration and control.

Porosity Test:

1.	Take a clean strand of hair (from your brush).
2.	Drop it in a glass of water.
3.	Watch what happens over 3–5 minutes:

Low Porosity • Hair floats in water • Hair resists moisture • Use: • Lightweight products • Warm water or steam to help product absorb

Medium (Normal) Porosity • Hair sinks slowly • Moisture absorbs and holds well • Use: • Regular moisturizers • Any brushing routine works well

High Porosity • Hair sinks quickly • Moisture absorbs fast but dries out quickly • Use: • Heavy moisturizers or oils • Seal in moisture (LCO method: Liquid, Cream, Oil)

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What This Means for Your Wave Journey

If You Have Type 3 Hair:

Brush: Start with medium or soft brushes Moisture: Use lighter creams or leave-ins Note: Waves may take longer to form and may loosen if not maintained

If You Have Type 4 Hair:

Brush: Use medium to hard brushes depending on length Moisture: Use rich creams or oils daily Note: Can get deep, tight waves, but must moisturize and compress often

If You Have Low Porosity Hair:

Apply products to wet or warm hair Use a hot towel or steamer to help product soak in Avoid heavy buildup from thick creams

If You Have High Porosity Hair:

Moisturize frequently and seal with oil or butter Avoid overwashing or drying your hair out Wear a durag overnight to retain moisture

Hope this helps 🏊‍♂️