The Walker scale is the most commonly used tool by hair professionals to classify hair types . Curly hair with dense and tight curls is identified as hair type 3c . This classification helps to provide them with the proper care. Here is the guide to 3c hair .
Walker's scale
The Walker scale classifies hair based on two characteristics: texture and thickness. Textures are classified by numbers while thickness is classified by letters. It is from this scale that curly, almost kinky hair is classified as 3c.
Characteristics of 3c hair
3c hair is curly and its curls are very tight. This hair type is shaped like a corkscrew. The curls are often very dense and very curly. Among type 3 hair, they have the tightest curl pattern. They have S-shaped curls. It should be kept in mind that different textures can coexist. The curl pattern can vary on different areas of the hairstyle.
Soft to the touch, 3c hair is nevertheless vulnerable to dryness . It can frizz and break easily. These problems can be solved when the hair type is correctly identified and the proper care is provided.
3c Hair Care
3c hair curls need their natural oils to stay healthy, soft and moisturized. When washing 3c hair, use a sulfate-free shampoo. This way, there is no risk of losing the natural oils. A sulfate-free shampoo and a moisturizing conditioner are the ideal combination for this hair type.
It is recommended to wash your hair 3c once a week. For high porosity hair, you can apply protein treatments at least twice a month. Porosity is a measure of your hair's ability to absorb moisture.
3c hair should be taken care of at night, otherwise dry ends and brittle hair may form. It is recommended to sleep with a satin bonnet or wrap your hair in a silk scarf . This will help your hair retain its shape. If your hair is not covered, you should at least sleep on a silk pillowcase.
3c hair tends to dry out faster than other hair types, so it needs even more moisture than others. Curls tend to block the flow of oil to the surface of the hair. Moisturizing shampoos help maintain hair, but you still need to moisturize your hair every day. Moisturizers can be used, but water will do the trick too.
Hair can also be conditioned by applying a 30-minute treatment once a week using jojoba or coconut oil.
