Curly hair comes in different sizes, textures, and types. Knowing your curly hair type is important to create a routine for it. Not all curls have the same hair care routine. In this guide, we’ll explain the routine you need to maintain well-defined curls and moisturized hair.

What is 3A Hair?

Type 3A hair is large and loosely looped spiral curls. 3A hair is loose and has a well-defined s-shape. At the root of the hair, 3A hair may start with a wave pattern, but the middle to the ends are loose coils. 

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Categories of Type 3 Hair

Type 3 hair can range from loose ringlets to tight corkscrews. It is divided into three categories.

3A Hair

This is the largest and loosest of the type 3 hair. 3A curls are silky and have a bouncy texture. Curl ringlets are regular but longer and more stretched out than other curls.

3B Hair

3B hair consists of spiral curls that look like bouncy ringlets. The s-shape of these curls is smaller than that of 3A curls. It is denser and the most porous of all types of 3 curls. It is made up of looser and tighter ringlets.

3C Hair

This is known for its tighter curls, more texture, and volume than the other curl categories.

How to Identify Type 3A Curls

• It is loose and low-maintenance.

• Easily prone to frizz.

• Different patterns: 3A curls have various patterns across the head. It can appear wavy on the nape of the neck, depending on how often you wash your hair.

• Has a bouncy s-shape curl pattern.

• Each curl is so large, it is like the circumference of a wine glass.

3A Curls Care Routine for Maximum Boost and Shine

3A curls require a specific routine to maintain them. With this hair care routine, you are on a journey to achieve beautiful, defined, bouncy curls. 

Avoid Sulfate and Heavy Chemical Products

Sulfates are extremely drying, and 3A curls are naturally drier. Using sulfates and heavy chemical products can cause your hair to be more wavy and appear frizzy. So it is best to avoid overly drying products. 

Drying

When drying your 3A curls, avoid heat damage, Air drying is the best method for maintaining the curl pattern. If you must to use a dryer, use a diffuser attachment to distribute the heat and prevent frizz. 

Washing

We recommend washing your hair 2-3 times weekly to avoid drying out your 3A curls. Since 3A curls are prone to dryness, you do not want to wash off all the moisture in your hair. Use GK Hair's Moisturizing Shampoo to wash your hair; it enables easy detangling without hair knots and boosts shine.

Detangle

Use a wide-tooth comb while your hair is still wet to detangle your 3A curls. This helps to detangle without destroying your hair curls and causing breakage. 

Deep Conditioning

Deep conditioners make way for restoring hydration, strengthening strands, and keeping the hair healthy. You want to add deep conditioning to your 3A curls hair routine. 3A curls are inclined to high porosity, so it is important not to skip this part. The tighter the curls, the drier they become. 

Use GK Hair's Leave-in-Conditioner Cream. It is a smoothing hair cream that provides hydration and eliminates frizz keeping the hair soft and smooth all day long. 

Usage: Avoid scalp and roots; apply to curls from mid-length to tip.

Protective Measures

Protect your 3A curls by sleeping on a satin pillow, bonnet, or scarf. It keeps your curls from tangling while you sleep. You can also loosely tie your curls to preserve them overnight or use a hair mask.

 

Keratin Treatments 

Keratin treatment leaves curls smooth, bouncy, and frizz-free, giving them a healthy bounce. Keratin treatment gives your 3A curls more definition and easy management. 

Use GK Hair's Best Keratin Professional Hair Kit, which deeply nourishes dry and rough hair strands. It is packed with Juvexin-infused formula that prevents future damage and contains natural oils that help with frizz and dryness. 

3A Curls Mistakes to Avoid for Healthier Hair

• Avoid using deep conditioners overnight or for extended periods, as can cause hair to be overly mushy and lumpy.

• Do not over wash. 

• Do not comb when dry.

• Avoid using too much heat, as this can cause curl damage.

• Ensure you do not skip conditioner; hydration is important. Skipping conditioner can lead to dryness.

• Using heavy products can make your 3A curls look limp.

• Use lightweight formulas to make your 3A curls fluffy and voluminous.

3A curls are prone to drying out, so nourish your curls with the right ingredients. Hydrate your curls, It is not possible to overhydrate them. So go ahead, let your curls shine! Your 3A curls are beautiful, you just need the right routine and good products to enhance your shine and bounce the beauty out.

Begin your hair transformation by shopping GK Hair Products for well-defined curls.