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curly · type 3b
3b - Springy Curls
Corkscrew curls about Sharpie-width, with obvious spring. The classic 'bouncy curly hair' look.
Read the full 3b guideWhat 3b usually looks like
- Sharpie-width corkscrews
- Snaps back fast when pulled and released
- Moderate shrinkage (30-50%)
- Buildup-prone - clarify every 4-6 weeks
Daily routine
- Sulfate-free shampoo 2× a week.
- Conditioner every wash, wet-detangle with wide-tooth comb.
- On soaking wet hair: leave-in + medium-hold gel.
- Scrunch upward, plop 10 min or diffuse on low.
- Satin pillowcase + loose pineapple overnight.
What to look for
3b likes medium-weight products - richer than 3a, lighter than 3c.
Water-based leave-in
Glycerin for humidity hold, no drying alcohols
Heavy butter-based leave-ins meant for 3c/4a
Medium-hold gel
Film-forming polymers, clean cast break
Extreme-hold products that crunch and flake
Common 3b mistakes
- 01Using 3c/4a products - weighs down the spring.
- 02Skipping clarifying - 3b is buildup-prone.
- 03Refreshing with heavy product instead of water.
Now do it for real - your 3b routine, in the app
Scrunchie takes your 3b profile and turns it into a daily routine that adapts from photo analysis and check-ins. No more generic curly-hair advice.
Snap a photo
The app reads your hair from a daily picture: definition, frizz halo, dryness, volume.
Get a routine
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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