12/ Curls 3A, 3B and 3C: complete guide on how to care for and texture curly hair
Check out a guide on how to care for and finish curly hair 3A, 3B and 3C! (Photo: Instagram @amandarrwalker)
3A curls are wider and tend to lack definition. Therefore, it is worth betting on light creams and defining pudding (Photo: Instagram @amanda__guido)
3B curly hair can be textured with finishing techniques such as tape (Photo: Instagram @lillischaub)
3C curly hair has tighter curls and can be finished with creams rich in vegetable oils (Photo: Instagram @mzbiancarenee)
The 3C curl tends to be more voluminous and have more frizz. It is worth betting on creams with oils in their composition (Photo: Instagram @tylauren)
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ExploreCurly hair is the hair texture of most Spanish women. It has 3 categories: wavy, curly and crespo, which are named, respectively, type 2, 3 and 4 curls. Type 3 curls are tighter than type 2 and more open than type 4. type 3. Within type 3, there are curls 3A, 3B and 3C, and knowing your curl type and curl helps your hair in many ways, such as choosing products to meet the needs of the strand and how how the threads are finalized to ensure greater definition. To help you, Fica Diva prepared a complete guide on how to care for and texturize type XNUMX curly hair. Check it out!
Curly hair 3A, 3B and 3C have different curl shapes
Are you in doubt about what your curl type is? To learn how to identify, just analyze the curvature of the wires. Check out the main characteristics of the 3A, 3B and 3C curls:
Cachos 3A: these curls are the widest, most irregular and tend to lack definition compared to 3B and 3C curls. In addition, 3A curly hair has less volume and suffers less from the shrinkage factor, which occurs when the hair “loses” length, that is, when it retracts when drying.
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3B curls: 3B curly hair has defined, smaller curls than 3A. In addition, the hair is more voluminous and can suffer from frizz. The ends of hair with 3B curls are drier than the roots.
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3C curls: these curls are super defined and closed, with the formation of curls from the root. The hair is voluminous, tends to be more frizzy and has the length and ends of dry strands. Also, the strands are thicker than the other type 3 curly hair curl types.
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Learn how to take care of curly hair 3A, 3B and 3C
What does curly hair need?
As curly hair tends to be drier, the need that all types of curl 3 have in common is that of products enriched with vegetable oils and nourishing actives. Nutrition is a crucial step in taking care of the hair and replenishing oiliness, as well as hydration to replenish lost water.
Which assets benefit the three types of curls?
As you already know, vegetable oils are perfect for curly hair care. In the packaging of cosmetic products, you can look for essential oils and actives for curls, such as shea butter and linseed oil. Shea butter is an active that deeply hydrates curly hair, giving it shiny and healthy strands, and linseed oil intensely nourishes the strands, leaving them silky and frizz-free. When allied, these two assets benefit curly hair even more.
Top treatments for curly hair
Hydration and capillary nutrition are two very important treatments for curly hair, as the natural oiliness of the scalp has more difficulty reaching the ends, leaving the length and ends dry, dry and lackluster. You can also bet on the capillary schedule for curly hair, including the reconstruction stage, so that the strands are not damaged. If you have 3A hair, you can bet on a treatment cream with a consistency that is neither too light nor too heavy. If you have 3B and 3C curls, you can invest in denser creams. Also, shampoo, conditioner and other beauty products rich in vegetable oils are a great bet for curly hair care.
What to avoid?
On a daily basis, it is important that you, diva, avoid shampoo with sulfate in its composition, as it can cause the curls to dry out by performing a deeper cleaning of the scalp. For this reason, a way to take care of 3A, 3B or 3C curls during the shower is to bet on a sulfate-free shampoo, to clean the hair delicately and still maintain the natural oiliness of the roots.
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Type 3 curls can be textured with definition pudding and styling cream
Cachos 3A: as this type of curl is more open and has less volume, you can add texture with a definition pudding that has a light consistency, and of course, that is rich in vegetable oils! You can choose a definition pudding that has linseed oil and shea butter in its composition, such as the finishing pudding Cachos do Seu Jeito , by Niely Gold, which offers more volume, definition and shine to 3A curls. After applying the cream of your choice, you can finish the 3A curls with the tape, a technique that defines the curls by intertwining your fingers in the locks and pulling them.
3B curls: with tighter curls and a greater tendency to dryness, this type of curl can be finished with a consistent, oil-rich styling cream. You can also use the tape technique to define the curls, or the dedoliss technique, wrapping the strands around your fingers. If you're going to dry your curly hair with a diffuser, don't forget to apply a leave-in with thermal protection to shield your strands from damage from the thermal tool, okay? And scrunch the curls well to define them even more, diva!
3C curls: because it is more closed and voluminous, you can look for a consistent cream, rich in oils and that balances the fusion between definition and volume. Our suggestion is the Cachos do Seu Jeito combing cream, which is rich in shea butter and linseed oil, and has a perfect balance between volume and definition, both for those who like volume and for those who prefer more definition. After applying the cream to the entire length and ends, you can also apply a little finishing pudding to further define the strands. Knead your hair with your hands and a cotton or microfiber towel to help define the curls and you're done!
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