Type 3B
Springy ringlets with volume.
Type 3B has tighter, springy ringlets roughly the size of a Sharpie marker. They have lots of body but can be coarse, dry, and prone to frizz.
Quick answer
Type 3B is curly hair: springy ringlets with volume. It pairs best with medium and high porosity. Use ingredients like Shea butter, Honey, Glycerin, and avoid Sulfates and Drying alcohols. The top product pick is Camille Rose Curl Love Moisture Milk (leave-in).
The ideal routine
daily
- 1Refresh ends with leave-in + oil
- 2Pineapple or buff with bonnet
- 3Avoid touching
weekly
- 1Cleanse and co-wash
- 2Deep condition
- 3L.O.C. or L.C.O. method styling
monthly
- 1Clarify monthly
- 2Protein treatment monthly if low-protein routine
- 3Trim every 10–12 weeks
Top 10 products for Type 3B
Hand-picked across shampoos, conditioners, leave-ins, oils, and stylers.
Do
- Layer leave-in, cream, gel
- Diffuse hands-free
- Use satin pillowcase + bonnet
Don't
- Use cotton towels
- Skip deep conditioning
- Over-manipulate curls
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Frequently asked questions
What is Type 3B hair?
Type 3B has tighter, springy ringlets roughly the size of a Sharpie marker. They have lots of body but can be coarse, dry, and prone to frizz.
What porosity pairs best with Type 3B hair?
Type 3B hair typically pairs best with medium and high porosity. Match your routine to that absorption profile for best results.
Which ingredients should Type 3B hair use and avoid?
Reach for Shea butter, Honey, Glycerin, Hydrolyzed wheat protein, Argan oil. Skip Sulfates, Drying alcohols, Petrolatum — they tend to weigh down or dry out this texture.
What is the best wash-day routine for Type 3B?
Cleanse and co-wash Deep condition L.O.C. or L.C.O. method styling
What are the top recommended products for Type 3B hair?
Camille Rose Curl Love Moisture Milk (Leave-in), TGIN Twist & Define Cream (Cream), Mielle Pomegranate & Honey Leave-in (Leave-in), among others listed above.