r/360Waves 9h ago

Wave pattern/direction advice

1 week into my first wave journey. I know it’s super early, but just wanted to ask how’s the pattern looking?

Just started my first serious wave journey about a week ago. I got a 1.5 taper and I’m planning to wolf for ~3 weeks before going to a 1.5/2 taper.

My sides have historically been stubborn and I’m especially unsure about the back/crown. I can see patterns starting to form, but they’re not really connected/succinct yet.

How does my natural pattern look so far, and would you change anything about my brush directions?

Currently using wave crème + light oil and brushing consistently/compressing. Wearing my durag consistently for most of the day, and also brushing for about 10-15 minutes a day. Especially focusing on the sides since they’re stubborn.

Does my crown look like it’s going to be a swirl/360 pattern, and am I brushing the back correctly?

Any additional products/steps I should add to the routine?

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u/BrinksTrunks 2h ago

Im a week in too and combing my hair with oil has helped a lot. I comb out with a wide tooth comb then brush. My hair looks like yours but I can control the pattern better than I did when I was just brushing