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curly · type 3a
3a - Loose Curls
Big, loose spring curls about the width of sidewalk chalk. The loosest of the curly family - closer to 2c than to 3c.
Read the full 3a guideWhat 3a usually looks like
- Loose, defined ringlets
- Can stretch to look wavy when wet
- Holds a refresh well - bounces back easily
- Shrinks 25-50% wet-to-dry
Daily routine
- Sulfate-free shampoo 2-3× a week.
- Conditioner every wash, detangle wet with wide-tooth comb.
- On soaking wet hair: leave-in + medium-hold gel or mousse.
- Scrunch upward, diffuse on low or air-dry.
- Satin pillowcase or loose pineapple overnight.
What to look for
3a likes lighter product than 3b/3c but more than 2c. A leave-in plus one styler is usually enough.
Water-based leave-in
Water or aloe first, light humectants for humidity
Heavy butters as a leave-in base
Medium-hold gel or mousse
Clean cast that breaks easily, film-forming polymers
Extreme-hold gels built for 3c/4a
Common 3a mistakes
- 01Using 3c/4a products - weighs 3a down and kills bounce.
- 02Over-washing - 3a does not need daily cleansing.
- 03Raking product through - breaks the ringlets apart.
Now do it for real - your 3a routine, in the app
Scrunchie takes your 3a profile and turns it into a daily routine that adapts from photo analysis and check-ins. No more generic curly-hair advice.
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The app reads your hair from a daily picture: definition, frizz halo, dryness, volume.
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Personalized to your curl type, porosity, and what the photo just showed. Wash days and refresh days.
Daily check-ins
Log how each step went. The routine adapts every day so it actually keeps up with your hair.
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