Unlock the secret to a hairstyle you’ll love. (If you don’t love your hairstyle, even if it’s Type 2, this is why.)
“I’m not comfortable with my current hairstyle. There are things that I like, but something feels off.”
Does your hairstyle require too much attention? Are you getting bored with the same look every day? Are you getting what you asked for at the salon? Your hairstyle could be wrong for your Type 2 + Secondary (aka yin/yang) combination.
If you’re new to the concept of defining your secondary style in terms of “yin/yang” and are asking yourself, “What on earth is she talking about?” Take a moment and review this short article first – Your Type’s Yin Yang Definition & Why it Matters. Once you understand which aspects of your hairstyle are “yin” and which ones are “yang,” you’ll be able to have a good hair day every day!
Now that you understand the yin/yang Energy Profiling, go to your Yin Yang Cheat Sheet to review how the quality of movement relates to style. Now, pick a few Hairstyle Keywords from the Yin Yang Hair Cheat Sheet to guide your hairstyle choices; two from your primary, and one from your secondary. You may want hairstyle keywords that are different from your style keywords.
Let’s watch the video for your Type 2 + secondary combo to see how your expert personalizes a hairstyle that supports your yin/yang combo. It’s time to find new freedom in your hairstyle!
When you have the right hairstyle for your Type 2 Yin-Yang combo, you can quickly create a beautiful, comfortable, and elegant style in under 15 mins. When you work with your hair’s natural movement you create cooperation between you and your hair; a beautiful friendship!
Type 2/1 Combo: Blended and Light Hairstyles. Why you need a hairstyle with enough variation to keep it fun, but still easy and quick.
Have a happy hair-day, every day:
- (1:42) My Type 2/1 Expert, Jenny shares her hairstyle keywords.
- (2:40) How to know if you have too much Yang vs. too much Yin. (See examples from Jenny’s hairstyle evolution) How to be grateful for the trial and error.
- (5:39) See pictures of Type 2/1 hairstyles (all from the Type 2 Hair Gallery).
- (7:34) This analogy will help you know what your hair is asking for.
Type 2/3 Combo: Blended and Substantial Hairstyles. Not feeling comfortable with your hairstyle? These tips will land you in the right place.
Landing in a comfortable place with your Yin Yang ratio:
- (1:42) My Type 2 Expert, Anne shares her hairstyle keywords.
- (3:56) How to know if you have too much Yang vs. too much Yin. (See examples from Anne’s hairstyle evolution) Being off could leave you feeling limp, or too intense.
- (7:00) See pictures of Type 2/3 hairstyles (all from the Type 2 Hair Gallery).
- (10:15) Why you need to take a closer look at the back of your hair.
- (11:17) This hair self-assessment will help you know where you are with your hair so that you can create an easy and fluid process and a hairstyle that takes 15 minutes or less to style.
Type 2/4 Combo: Blended and Still Hairstyles. How to have an open clear voice so you can get the hairstyle you want.
Perfect the details with the correct balance:
- (1:48) My Type 2/4 Expert, Shayna shares her hairstyle keywords.
- (3:48) How the hair clearing will enable you to open your voice to effectively communicate with your stylist (or lead you to a new one).
- (5:06) These indicators will help you know why your hair is feeling off.
- (5:57) How to know if you have too much Yang vs. too much Yin. (See examples from Shayna’s hairstyle evolution)
- (7:07) See pictures of Type 2/4 hairstyles (all from the Type 2 Hair Gallery).
Having the correct cut, color, style, and products allows you to love your hair and have a comfortable and satisfying experience at the salon and home.
What are your hairstyle keywords? Share a picture and tell us what you like about your hair, and maybe what you are looking to perfect.
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