Hair Extensions for 3A and 3B Hair: Matching Loose to Springy Curls

With curly hair, the size of the curl is everything. Put a loose curl next to a tight ringlet and the difference jumps out. 3A and 3B hair both have defined curls, but the curl size is different, so the right extension texture is different too.

PART ONE: WHAT 3A AND 3B HAIR LOOK LIKE

Type What you'll see
3A Big, loose, shiny curl loops
3B Smaller, springy ringlets with more volume

Check your curls after washing and air drying, with no product. Read The Hair Extension Texture Matching Guide.

PART TWO: YOUR BEST TEXTURE MATCH

  • 3A, loose curls: Jackson Wave or Curly
  • 3B, springy ringlets: Curly or Coil Curly

We also offer curl patterns like kinky ringlets, spring curl, and organic curly by request. If your curl falls between two textures, call us and we'll help you choose. Curly hair is a spectrum, so matching curl size matters more than the name on the label.

"People who have a natural curly hair texture can do a lot of these different types of curls that we have, the curls and the waves." — Bianca Blanco, BLONC founder

PART THREE: WEARING YOUR CURLS STRAIGHT

Raw curly hair can be flat ironed, so you can wear it straight some days. But if you blow your curls out most of the time, match your straightened texture instead. That might mean Body Wave or Natural Wavy rather than a curl.

PART FOUR: CARING FOR CURLY EXTENSIONS

Curls need moisture to stay defined. And if you've never worn curly hair before, you'll need to learn how to care for it. It's different from caring for straight hair.

  • Shampoo and condition often. With raw hair, the more you wash and condition, the better it gets.
  • Detangle only when the hair is wet and full of conditioner
  • Finger comb from the ends up. Brushing breaks up the curl.
  • Don't keep piling on product. When curls feel dry, start over: shampoo, condition, detangle.
  • Tie it in a loose pineapple at night

BOTTOM LINE

For 3A hair, choose BLONC Jackson Wave or Curly. For 3B ringlets, choose Curly or Coil Curly, with kinky ringlets and spring curl available by request. Match the curl size, keep the hair moisturized, and finger comb instead of brushing.

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Between two curl sizes? Send us a photo or call 1-855-720-4247.

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