WHAT ARE TYPE 3B CURLS?
Your ringlets are perfectly spiraled and about the width of a marker. Some curls may be a bit bigger than others, while some can be a bit tighter.
Your hair tends to be fine to medium in texture with quite a bit of body and movement.
Your curls do require a ton of moisture, however, as they tend to get dry fairly quickly.
Type 3B hair is typically dense, coarse, and frizzy. It is also very prone to tangling and breakage.
The best way to combat this is by using products that contain natural oils and butters. These will help to nourish your strands and give them a healthy shine.
When optimally styled, type 3b hair can also be bouncy, shiny, and full of life. To achieve the best results, type 3b hair should be regularly moisturized.
HOW TO TREAT & CARE FOR YOUR CURLS
MOISTUREKEEP YOUR CURLS HYDRATED BY USING MOISTURIZING PRODUCTS, AS CURLY HAIR IS NATURALLY PRONE TO DRYNESS DUE TO THE ENHANCED CURL PATTERN. MOISTURIZED CURLS HAVE BETTER CURL DEFINITION AND ARE LESS PRONE TO FRIZZ.
FOCUS ON CONDITIONING YOUR HAIRCONDITION TWO TO THREE TIMES A WEEK. YOUR CURLS NEED ALL THE MOISTURE THEY CAN GET. USING A CONDITIONER MORE OFTEN THAN SHAMPOO WILL AID IN ENSURING THEY RECEIVE THE MOISTURE AND HYDRATION THEY CRAVE.
GET FAMILIAR WITH YOUR HAIR’S POROSITY LEVELUNDERSTANDING YOUR POROSITY LEVEL HAIR CAN MAKE A WORLD OF DIFFERENCE WHEN IT COMES TO YOUR HAIRCARE ROUTINE. THOSE WITH LOW POROSITY HAIR SHOULD STICK TO MORE LIGHTWEIGHT PRODUCTS, WHILE THOSE WITH HIGH POROSITY HAIR CAN BENEFIT FROM RICHER, MORE MOISTURIZING HAIR PRODUCTS.
USE FEWER PRODUCTSYOU MAY THINK THAT YOUR HAIR CAN HANDLE A TON OF PRODUCT, BUT YOU’RE SORELY MISTAKEN. THE MORE YOU ADD INTO YOUR CURLS, THE MORE WEIGHED DOWN THEY’LL BE, SO STICK TO USING ONLY THE ESSENTIAL HAIR PRODUCTS.
These tips are based on research and professional knowledge, and are intended as general guidance. However, individual hair needs can vary, so please use your discretion and consider your unique circumstances when applying these suggestions to your hair care routine.