HAIRCARE

How to Get Beautiful Curls — Type 3A, 3B, and 3C Curls

Learn how to prep-to-style curly hair and bring out the natural beauty of type 3 curls.

Christina M. Ward
ILLUMINATION
Published in
9 min readMar 13, 2024

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Level three or type three curls need specialized care. They need the proper levels of moisture and control. They need careful preparation for drying.

Today, let’s go over the basics for preparing your level 3A, 3B, and 3C curls to dry in the proper shape creating beautiful, lasting curls.

Learning About Your Type 3 Curls

Before we go over the curly hair tips in detail, you may want to determine your curl type — 3A curls vs 3B curls vs 3C curls.

Determining your curl type can help you tailor your hair care process to bring out the best in your curl pattern. You may have a combination of curl patterns.

Determine Your Curl Type:

Curly hair types with pictures
What kind of curls do I have?
Hair textures

Furthermore, determine the hair density, thickness, and texture of your hair. Aside from curl patterns, these factors also greatly determine the proper conditioners, styling aids, and finishing oils.

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Christina M. Ward
ILLUMINATION

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