Type 3C
Tight corkscrew curls, voluminous and full.
Type 3C curls are tight corkscrews around the circumference of a pencil. They pack densely for major volume and need consistent moisture to stay defined.
Quick answer
Type 3C is curly hair: tight corkscrew curls, voluminous and full. It pairs best with medium and high porosity. Use ingredients like Shea butter, Castor oil, Honey, and avoid Sulfates and Drying alcohols. The top product pick is Adwoa Beauty Baomint Moisturizing Curl Defining Cream (cream).
The ideal routine
daily
- 1Mist + smooth leave-in on ends
- 2Refresh defined sections
- 3Sleep in pineapple/bonnet
weekly
- 1Pre-poo with oil, then shampoo
- 2Deep condition 30+ min
- 3Style in sections with L.O.C.
monthly
- 1Clarify monthly
- 2Protein-moisture balance
- 3Trim curl-by-curl every 10–12 weeks
Top 10 products for Type 3C
Hand-picked across shampoos, conditioners, leave-ins, oils, and stylers.
Do
- Detangle in conditioner only
- Style on soaking wet hair
- Use a denman or wide-tooth comb
Don't
- Detangle dry
- Skip deep conditioning
- Use heavy oils only on dry hair
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Frequently asked questions
What is Type 3C hair?
Type 3C curls are tight corkscrews around the circumference of a pencil. They pack densely for major volume and need consistent moisture to stay defined.
What porosity pairs best with Type 3C hair?
Type 3C hair typically pairs best with medium and high porosity. Match your routine to that absorption profile for best results.
Which ingredients should Type 3C hair use and avoid?
Reach for Shea butter, Castor oil, Honey, Aloe, Hydrolyzed proteins. Skip Sulfates, Drying alcohols, Petrolatum, Mineral oil — they tend to weigh down or dry out this texture.
What is the best wash-day routine for Type 3C?
Pre-poo with oil, then shampoo Deep condition 30+ min Style in sections with L.O.C.
What are the top recommended products for Type 3C hair?
Adwoa Beauty Baomint Moisturizing Curl Defining Cream (Cream), Pattern Curl Mousse (Mousse), Camille Rose Almond Jai Twisting Butter (Butter), among others listed above.