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 3A Hair: Medium Density, High Porosity – Your Complete Growth Guide
Type 3A Hair Medium Density · High Porosity Type 3A curls form large, loose ringlets with natural bounce and definition. Medium density gives your hair a visibly full look with a healthy number of strands. High porosity means your cuticle is raised or has gaps, so it soaks up moisture quickly but cannot hold on to it for long. This combination often feels dry and frizzy despite regular conditioning and can be prone to breakage if not handled carefully. The good news is that medium density means you have enough... Lire plus...
Type 3A Hair: Medium Density, Medium Porosity – Your Complete Growth Guide
Type 3A Hair Medium Density · Medium Porosity Type 3A curls are large, bouncy ringlets that define beautifully with the right products. Medium density gives your hair a healthy, full appearance with a good number of strands on the scalp. Medium porosity means your cuticle behaves well, absorbing and retaining moisture at a balanced rate. This is genuinely one of the most workable hair combinations. Your hair responds well to most good quality products, holds styles reliably, and grows consistently when you give it the right care.Your Hair at a... Lire plus...
Type 3A Hair: Medium Density, Low Porosity – Your Complete Growth Guide
Type 3A Hair Medium Density · Low Porosity Type 3A curls are large, springy ringlets with great natural definition. Medium density means you have a healthy amount of strands on your scalp, giving your hair a good sense of fullness. Low porosity means your cuticle is tightly sealed and resists letting moisture in. This combination gives you hair that looks full and healthy but can feel persistently dry because products sit on top rather than absorbing in. Once you crack the code on getting moisture into the shaft, this hair... Lire plus...
Type 3A Hair: Low Density, High Porosity – Your Complete Growth Guide
Type 3A Hair Low Density · High Porosity Type 3A curls are large, loose ringlets with a lot of natural bounce. When your hair is also low density and high porosity, you have fewer strands overall and a cuticle that is raised or damaged, absorbing moisture very quickly but losing it just as fast. This combination often feels dry, frizzy, and fragile. The hair looks fine but can feel rough and breaks more easily than other types. The goal with this combination is to seal moisture in as fast as... Lire plus...
Type 3A Hair: Low Density, Medium Porosity – Your Complete Growth Guide
Type 3A Hair Low Density · Medium Porosity Type 3A curls are large, bouncy ringlets that are naturally easy to define. When your hair is low density, there are fewer strands on your scalp, which can make hair look thinner than it feels. Medium porosity is the sweet spot of hair types. Your cuticle opens and closes at just the right rate, absorbing moisture well and holding it without too much fuss. This combination is actually one of the more manageable ones, though keeping volume and avoiding limpness takes a... Lire plus...
Type 3A Hair: Low Density, Low Porosity – Your Complete Growth Guide
Type 3A Hair Low Density · Low Porosity Type 3A curls form large, bouncy ringlets that are easy to define. Think loose spirals roughly the width of a piece of chalk. Add low density (fewer strands on the scalp) and low porosity (a tightly sealed cuticle that resists moisture) and you have hair that can look fine, feel dry no matter what you put on it, and pick up product build-up fast if you go too heavy.Your Hair at a Glance Curl Type 3A Large bouncy ringlets, easy to define... Lire plus...
Type 4C Hair: High Density, High Porosity – Your Complete Growth Guide
Froband Hair Mag Type 4C HairHigh Density · High Porosity Your complete personalised growth guide Type 4C hair has the tightest coil pattern in the curl typing system, with little to no visible curl definition when dry. High density means you have a generous number of these tightly coiled strands. High porosity means your cuticles are raised or damaged, absorbing moisture very quickly but losing it just as fast. This profile needs consistent sealing and protective routines to lock hydration in but with the right approach, high density 4C high... Lire plus...
Type 4C Hair: High Density, Medium Porosity – Your Complete Growth Guide
Froband Hair Mag Type 4C HairHigh Density · Medium Porosity Your complete personalised growth guide Type 4C hair has the tightest coil pattern in the curl typing system, with little to no visible curl definition when dry. High density means you have a generous number of these tightly coiled strands, giving your hair impressive volume and presence. Medium porosity means your cuticles open and close at a balanced rate, absorbing moisture reasonably well and retaining it without too much effort. This is one of the more manageable 4C profiles —... Lire plus...
Type 4C Hair: High Density, Low Porosity – Your Complete Growth Guide
Froband Hair Mag Type 4C HairHigh Density · Low Porosity Your complete personalised growth guide Type 4C hair has the tightest coil pattern in the curl typing system, with little to no visible curl definition when dry. The strands form tight, densely packed zigzags that shrink significantly, often to half or less of the actual hair length. High density means you have a generous number of these strands, and low porosity means each strand has a tightly sealed cuticle that resists moisture from outside. The result is hair that looks... Lire plus...
Type 4C Hair: Low Density, Medium Porosity – Your Complete Growth Guide
Froband Hair Mag Type 4C HairLow Density · Medium Porosity Your complete personalised growth guide Medium porosity is a genuine advantage in a 4C profile. Your cuticles absorb moisture willingly and retain it well, which takes care of the biggest challenge that many 4C naturals face. Low density is the factor that needs a little more thought, as fewer strands mean your styling needs to work for fullness and your care needs to protect every strand you have. With a consistent routine that respects both of these characteristics, this profile... Lire plus...
Type 4C Hair: Low Density, Low Porosity – Your Complete Growth Guide
Froband Hair Mag Type 4C HairLow Density · Low Porosity Your complete personalised growth guide Type 4C hair has the tightest coil pattern in the curl typing system, with little to no visible curl definition when dry. The strands form tight, densely packed zigzags that shrink significantly, often to half or less of the actual hair length. Low density means you have fewer of these strands than average, and low porosity means each strand has a tightly sealed cuticle that resists moisture. Despite these challenges, 4C low porosity hair that... Lire plus...
Type 4B Hair: High Density, High Porosity – Your Complete Growth Guide
Froband Hair Mag Type 4B HairHigh Density · High Porosity Your complete personalised growth guide High density, high porosity 4B hair is one of the most demanding profiles to manage, and one of the most spectacular when everything is working. You have an abundance of Z-shaped coils with open, raised cuticles that drink in moisture but struggle to hold it. The combination means your hair can feel perpetually thirsty despite regular product application, and styles that looked defined after wash day can appear frizzy and dry by the following morning.... Lire plus...