“Type 3b hair lacks the shine of 3a curls and tends ... are the circumference of a pencil or a straw,” Breyer explains. 3c curls commonly have a combination of both curly and coily textures.” ...

Curly vs. coily hair To help you find the best conditioner for your needs, we've broken this guide down by curl type — curly (3A, 3B, and 3C type patterns) and coily (4A, 4B, and 4C type patterns).