Hair Extensions for 3C Hair: Matching Tight, Dense Curls
3C curls are tight, dense corkscrews, about the width of a pencil or straw. There's a lot of hair packed into a small space, so 3C hair has big volume and real shrinkage. Looser curly extensions can look stretched out and flat next to it. You need a texture that's just as tight.
PART ONE: WHAT 3C HAIR LOOKS LIKE
- Tight corkscrew curls, about pencil-sized
- Lots of strands packed closely together
- Big volume and noticeable shrinkage
- Can feel dry, especially at the ends
Read The Hair Extension Texture Matching Guide to confirm your type.
PART TWO: YOUR BEST TEXTURE MATCH
Choose Coil Curly or Kinky Curly. Kinky ringlets and spring curl are also available by request. Hold your curls next to the texture: you want the curl width to match.
| Your 3C hair | Best BLONC texture |
|---|---|
| Tight corkscrews | Coil Curly |
| Tight, dense, very full | Kinky Curly |
| Springy ringlets | Kinky ringlets or spring curl (by request) |
PART THREE: PLANNING FOR SHRINKAGE
Curly extensions shrink just like your natural curls. When you choose a length, remember that the stretched length is longer than how the curl will hang. If you want curls to land at a certain point, go a little longer. Start with a photo of the finished look and work backwards.
PART FOUR: CARING FOR 3C EXTENSIONS
- Shampoo and condition often. Tight curls need moisture.
- Detangle only when wet and conditioned, starting at the ends
- Finger comb instead of brushing to protect the curl
- When curls feel dry, don't layer on more product. Start over: shampoo, condition, detangle.
- Use quality products like Joico
"The more you shampoo and condition, the better this hair is going to perform, and the better it's going to wear." — Bianca Blanco, BLONC founder
BOTTOM LINE
3C hair has tight, dense curls, so choose BLONC Coil Curly or Kinky Curly, with kinky ringlets and spring curl by request. Match the curl width, plan for shrinkage when picking length, and keep the hair moisturized with regular washing and conditioning.
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