HOW TO TAKE CARE OF TYPE 3 AND 4 CURLS
How to take care of your curls and coils depends not just on your hair shape, but also their diameter, which is classified by a, b, or c subtypes. Here, we’ll break down the different curl patterns of curly and coily hair, and give you tips for how to take care of your uniquely gorgeous strands.
Type 3 Hair
Before we get into how to take care of curly and coily hair, let’s talk about how to identify it. Type 3 hair form well-defined ringlets that are prone to dryness and frizz. Type 3a is loose curls, type 3b is tighter, springier curls, and type 3c is the tightest curls.
Type 4 Hair
Type 4 hair is very tightly curled, coarse, and tends to have a lot of shrinkage. Type 4a is springy with the least amount of shrinkage, type 4b is in a z-coil pattern, and type 4c is dense with the most amount of shrinkage.
How to Care for Your Curls and Coils
We also recommend incorporating protective styles, using silk pillowcases or scarves while sleeping.
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