Welcome to Froband Hair Mag

There’s more to your hair than its curl pattern. How full it is and how it takes in moisture matter too. We’ve put these guides together to help you understand all three.

Not sure where to start?

Start with Find Your Hair Guide to choose your curl type, density and porosity, then explore the guide that fits your hair.

 Find Your Hair Guide

Find Your Hair Guide

Type 3A

3A / Low density / Low porosity 3A / Low density / Medium porosity 3A / Low density / High porosity 3A / Medium density / Low porosity 3A / Medium density / Medium porosity 3A / Medium density / High porosity 3A / High density / Low porosity 3A / High density / Medium porosity 3A / High density / High porosity

Type 3B

3B / Low density / Low porosity 3B / Low density / Medium porosity 3B / Low density / High porosity 3B / Medium density / Low porosity 3B / Medium density / Medium porosity 3B / Medium density / High porosity 3B / High density / Low porosity 3B / High density / Medium porosity 3B / High density / High porosity

Type 3C

3C / Low density / Low porosity 3C / Low density / Medium porosity 3C / Low density / High porosity 3C / Medium density / Low porosity 3C / Medium density / Medium porosity 3C / Medium density / High porosity 3C / High density / Low porosity 3C / High density / Medium porosity 3C / High density / High porosity

Type 4A

4A / Low density / Low porosity 4A / Low density / Medium porosity 4A / Low density / High porosity 4A / Medium density / Low porosity 4A / Medium density / Medium porosity 4A / Medium density / High porosity 4A / High density / Low porosity 4A / High density / Medium porosity 4A / High density / High porosity

Type 4B

4B / Low density / Low porosity 4B / Low density / Medium porosity 4B / Low density / High porosity 4B / Medium density / Low porosity 4B / Medium density / Medium porosity 4B / Medium density / High porosity 4B / High density / Low porosity 4B / High density / Medium porosity 4B / High density / High porosity

Type 4C

4C / Low density / Low porosity 4C / Low density / Medium porosity 4C / Low density / High porosity 4C / Medium density / Low porosity 4C / Medium density / Medium porosity 4C / Medium density / High porosity 4C / High density / Low porosity 4C / High density / Medium porosity 4C / High density / High porosity

Explore the hair guides

Type 3B Hair: High Density, High Porosity – Your Complete Growth Guide
Type 3B Hair High Density · High Porosity Type 3B curls are springy, voluminous ringlets with a defined, lively pattern. High density gives you a lot of strands and impressive fullness. High porosity means your cuticle has raised edges or gaps, absorbing moisture very fast but losing it just as quickly. The combination of high density and high porosity means you have a lot of hair that is always thirsty. Dryness can be pervasive, frizz shows across the full volume, and without the right sealing routine the effort of wash... Lire plus...
Type 3C Hair: Medium Density, Low Porosity – Your Complete Growth Guide
Type 3C Hair Medium Density · Low Porosity Type 3C curls are tight, well-defined corkscrews with natural volume and a striking coil pattern. Medium density gives your hair a healthy, full appearance with a solid number of strands on the scalp. Low porosity means the cuticle is tightly sealed, making moisture absorption a consistent challenge regardless of how good your products are. This combination looks impressive but can feel persistently dry and is prone to build-up because the sealed cuticle holds on to product residue stubbornly. Heat and lightweight products... Lire plus...
Type 3C Hair: Low Density, High Porosity – Your Complete Growth Guide
Type 3C Hair Low Density · High Porosity Type 3C curls are tight, densely packed corkscrews with a strong, defined coil pattern. When hair is low density and high porosity, there are fewer strands on the scalp and each strand has a raised or damaged cuticle that absorbs moisture very quickly but cannot hold it for long. This is the most demanding combination for 3C hair. Dryness is constant, frizz is pervasive, and every strand lost to breakage is visible. The care routine for this combination is focused entirely on... Lire plus...
Type 3C Hair: Low Density, Medium Porosity – Your Complete Growth Guide
Type 3C Hair Low Density · Medium Porosity Type 3C curls are tight, small corkscrews that pack a lot of definition into every strand. The coil pattern is dense and the curls spring back readily when healthy. Low density means you have fewer strands on the scalp, which can make hair appear thinner than the tightness of the curl would suggest. Medium porosity is the best porosity to have with any curl type. Your cuticle opens and closes well, absorbing and retaining moisture at a balanced rate. This combination is... Lire plus...
Type 3C Hair: Low Density, Low Porosity – Your Complete Growth Guide
Type 3C Hair Low Density · Low Porosity Type 3C curls are tight, dense corkscrews with a lot of definition and volume for their size. The coils are small and tightly wound, sitting between classic ringlets and kinky textures. When hair is low density, there are fewer strands on the scalp, which can make the hair appear thinner despite the tightness of the curl. Low porosity means the cuticle is sealed tightly, resisting moisture and causing products to rest on the hair surface rather than being absorbed. This combination takes... Lire plus...
Type 3C Hair: Medium Density, High Porosity – Your Complete Growth Guide
Type 3C Hair Medium Density · High Porosity Type 3C curls are tight, defined corkscrews with a naturally voluminous coil pattern. Medium density gives your hair a full, healthy appearance with a good number of strands on the scalp. High porosity means the cuticle has raised edges or gaps, allowing moisture to be absorbed very quickly but also to escape fast. For 3C hair with high porosity, dryness and frizz are persistent without the right sealing routine. The tight coil pattern makes it even harder for natural oils to travel... Lire plus...
Type 3C Hair: Medium Density, Medium Porosity – Your Complete Growth Guide
Type 3C Hair Medium Density · Medium Porosity Type 3C curls are tight, voluminous corkscrews with a striking, well-defined coil pattern. Medium density gives your hair a healthy, full appearance with a good number of strands. Medium porosity means your cuticle is balanced, absorbing moisture well and retaining it without too much effort. This is one of the most rewarding 3C combinations to care for. Your hair responds consistently to a good routine, the coil definition is naturally strong, and with regular moisture and length retention habits, your hair can... Lire plus...
Type 3B Hair: Low Density, Medium Porosity – Your Complete Growth Guide
Type 3B Hair Low Density · Medium Porosity Type 3B curls are springy, defined ringlets with volume that belies how fine individual strands can feel. Low density means you have fewer strands overall, and medium porosity means your cuticle absorbs and retains moisture at a balanced, healthy rate. This is a manageable combination. Your hair takes to products well and responds to consistency. The main focus is volume, because low density 3B hair can look flatter than the curl pattern suggests, especially as it gets longer and the weight pulls... Lire plus...
Type 3B Hair: Low Density, Low Porosity – Your Complete Growth Guide
Type 3B Hair Low Density · Low Porosity Type 3B curls are springy, defined ringlets with high volume and a tight spiral pattern. They sit somewhere between a loose curl and a corkscrew and have a lot of personality. When your hair is low density, you have fewer strands on the scalp, which can make the hair appear thinner despite the springiness of your curl pattern. Low porosity means the cuticle is tightly sealed and resists absorbing moisture. Products tend to sit on the surface rather than penetrating, and build-up... Lire plus...
Type 4A Hair: Low Density, Medium Porosity – Your Complete Growth Guide
Type 4A Hair Low Density · Medium Porosity Your 4A coils are tight and springy with a defined S-pattern that looks stunning when your hair is happy. Medium porosity is actually a gift. Your cuticle opens for moisture without much fuss and holds onto it for a decent amount of time. The main thing working against you is low density. Fewer strands means less visible volume and every bit of breakage or shedding is more noticeable than it would be on thicker hair. Your routine needs to protect what you... Lire plus...
Type 4A Hair: Low Density, Low Porosity – Your Complete Growth Guide
Type 4A Hair Low Density · Low Porosity Your 4A coils are tight and springy with a beautiful S-pattern that bounces when your hair is thriving. The coil is small and tightly wound, which makes it harder for your scalp's natural oils to travel down the strand. That's where dryness usually starts. Low density means you have fewer strands on your scalp, so every one of them matters more. Low porosity adds another layer to manage: your cuticle is sealed tight, and moisture finds it very hard to get inside... Lire plus...
Type 3B Hair: Medium Density, Low Porosity – Your Complete Growth Guide
Type 3B Hair Medium Density · Low Porosity Type 3B curls are springy, voluminous ringlets with a well-defined pattern. Medium density gives your hair a healthy, full look with a good amount of strands on the scalp. Low porosity means the cuticle is tightly sealed, resisting moisture absorption and causing products to sit on top of the hair rather than penetrating. This combination gives you hair that looks great but can feel stubbornly dry. Once you learn how to open that cuticle, everything changes.Your Hair at a Glance Curl Type... Lire plus...