Type 3 Curly Hair (3A, 3B, 3C): Do You Know?

Let's take a look at one of the famous hair textures - curls. Hairstyles are divided into straight, wavy, curly, and coily hair. The four hairstyles correspond to numbers 1, 2, 3, and 4 respectively. Each category is divided into three subcategories a, b, and c according to the degree of curl. Today, this blog introduces hair type 3 (curly hair).

First, it's important to know your curl pattern. Once you know your curly hair type, you can start to discover how to style your hair properly and how to care for it more effectively.

What's Type 3 Hair?

Also known as Type 3 hair, curls range from looser "O" curls to more tightly wound spirals. Specifically divided into 3a, 3b, 3c. Type 3 hair also has the advantage of being thick, coarse, or medium in texture, with more volume at the roots and length. But type 3 hair has an uneven, dull cuticle, and the hair is more prone to frizz and breakage. But you can easily fix these problems with a dedicated hair care routine.

Type 3A Curly Hair

3A hairstyle is dominated by an "S" pattern of spiral curls, with curls that are slightly wider in circumference than the large end of the candle and vary in thickness. 3A curls are looser and bigger than 3B and 3C curls.

Type 3a hair has so many admirable characteristics that it's hard not to love it. For one, type 3a curls are loose and manageable, making them more suitable for wash-and-go styles. Another bouncy one that doesn't require an overabundance of hair products to maintain your curls. In fact, using too much product on your hair can make it flat. Finally, you can deal with less frizz than other type 3 hair categories.For the best curly hair effect, please use moisturizing spray and crumple the wet curly hair with a soft microfiber towel.

Type 3B Curly Hair

3B Hairstyle is a tight spiral, with a large gap between the curls, which belongs to curly hair with great elasticity. The circumference of curly hair is usually the size of a marker. They are characterized by tight lines, elasticity, clear spiral and large volume.

Type 3B hair belongs to elastic spiral curly hair, which hangs down from the scalp. Therefore, it is necessary to apply moisturizing conditioner or nourishing oil to curly hair before shampooing and let it stand for 30 minutes. Also avoid using curly hair products containing silicone and sulfate, because although they can temporarily tame short hair, over time, they will dry hair and lead to breakage.

Type 3C Curly Hair

3C Hairstyle consists of well-defined and tight spirals or coils, with the smallest gap between curls. It is the curliest, hardest and tightest hairstyle of type 3 curls, similar to many strands tightly squeezed together.

This curly hair pattern needs more water and shrinks more than the other two types of hair, and it is easy to dry, knot and lack curly clarity. It is recommended to pat your hair with water or hair care essential oil every day to keep it hydrated. When cleaning hair, choose curly hair cream and apply hair gel. Then choose to air dry naturally or blow dry with a hair dryer with the lowest heat.

What's The Difference Between HairType 3 And 4?

1)Shape

Type 3 hair is s-shaped, whorl curls, while type 4 is tight z-shaped curls.

2)Degree of shrinkage

Both hair types experience shrinkage. People with hair type 3 experience 30% shorter hair length. Type 4 hair will be about 50% shorter. This is why type 4 hair looks long after all lengths have been elongated.

3)Broken

Both of these hair types are prone to breakage. However, it is even worse for type 4 hair as it has less porosity and tends to dry out more easily, so it is more brittle than type 3 hair.

Suggestions On Nursing Hair Type 3:

1. Cleaning: It is recommended to use only mild shampoo or shampoo to wash your hair 2-3 times a week, and do not use products containing sulfate.

2. Care: Because type 3 hair is also fragile, it is recommended to use a thicker conditioner to help lock the lost water.

3. Comb: Use a wet brush or a wide tooth comb to help comb your hair.

4. Moisturizing: After cleaning, use a leave-alone conditioner to help lock in moisture, and at the same time, rotate a short curly hair around your fingers to enhance clarity and maintain elasticity.