Introduction
If you have Type 3 curls, you’re in good company. Many women with natural hair have a combination of 3A, 3B, and 3C curls. But what makes these strands different from one another? It’s all about the size and width of your hair strands—and how this impacts your curl pattern. Here’s everything you need to know about caring for your naturally textured hair as well as styling tips for getting the most out of those gorgeous spirals!
Type 3C hair is the coiliest curl pattern in the Type 3 category.
You’ve probably seen someone with a head full of tightly coiled curls and thought to yourself, “That’s beautiful!” That look is the most common type of curl pattern in the Type 3 category (the third letter in the four-letter system). If you have 3C hair, your curls are the coiliest—that means they’re super tight and springy. The tighter your coils are, the more defined your curls will be. It’s important to note that even if you have 3C hair, there will be varying degrees of tightness throughout it; for example, some strands might be loose while others are very taut. When it comes down to styling options, here’s what you need to know:
You can use products designed specifically for wavy or curly hair on 3C types because they’re most likely going to give you great results!
Your best bet is using gel or cream when styling your wash-and-go style since it won’t weigh down your strands as much as other products would do so
Type 3C hair strands are much wider than they are thick.
Type 3C hair strands are much wider than they are thick.
They’re about the same width as the circumference of a dime, and slightly wider than the circumference of a nickel.
It can be tricky to describe this texture without feeling like it sounds like you’re describing your basic human anatomy.
Here’s how to care for your Type 3C curls.
Maintaining moisture is key to keeping Type 3 curls healthy, so it’s important to avoid products that contain alcohol or silicones (which strip the hair). Also avoid glycerin, mineral oil and parabens. And forgo sulfates—they strip hair of its natural oils too quickly.
Instead opt for products that moisturize without weighing down the curl pattern or over-softening it. Choose a leave-in conditioner with glycerin or honey as an ingredient if your type of curl needs some extra love.
Learn everything you need to know about caring for your naturally textured hair.
The type 3c hair pattern is the coiliest, or curliest, of the three types. The strands are much wider than they are thick and have small kinks all over. This means that your curls may not be as tight as those with other curl patterns and don’t hold a shape well. Type 3c hair can be very fragile because it’s so tightly curled, so you must take extra care when styling it with heat or chemicals in order to prevent breakage.
You’ll know that you have type 3C if your strands look more like spirals than coils when stretched out; this type of curl also tends to shrink up when wet (or after being exposed to moisture) and will shrink back down once dry again—this behavior causes this particular pattern’s unique look!
Conclusion
Now that you have a better understanding of the 3C curl pattern and how to care for it, your next step is to get started on your own journey. Take some time to experiment with different products and techniques until you find what works best for your hair. You may also want to visit an expert at a salon or spa who can help guide you through this process. And remember: there’s no right or wrong way to take care of your curls! It all comes down to what works best for each individual person—and no one knows better than yourself about what makes sense for those precious locks.
