Type 2 waves are bendable, can be fine to coarse, and have a definitive S pattern that lays closer to the head. Having loose curl shape allows for natural oils to travel from scalp to hair ends, so you only need a medium amount of extra moisture and nutrition.

Coily Hair has very tight curls, often creating a zig-zag pattern. This type of curls is naturally very dry and spongy in texture and can be soft and fine or coarse and wiry. It requires a lot of nutrition, definition, and strength, which can be achieved with intense treatments and oils.