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 4B Hair: High Density, Medium Porosity – Your Complete Growth Guide
Froband Hair Mag Type 4B HairHigh Density · Medium Porosity Your complete personalised growth guide High density 4B hair with medium porosity is a powerful combination. You have an abundance of Z-shaped coils that create natural volume, texture and presence, and your cuticles absorb and retain moisture without the resistance of low porosity or the instability of high. This is the profile that, with a consistent routine and the right technique for high density hair, produces consistently outstanding results. The main thing to respect is that high density hair always... Lire plus...
Type 4B Hair: High Density, Low Porosity – Your Complete Growth Guide
Froband Hair Mag Type 4B HairHigh Density · Low Porosity Your complete personalised growth guide High density 4B hair is an extraordinary head of hair. The Z-shaped coils packed densely together create a volume and presence that is genuinely striking. Low porosity is the challenge that comes alongside it, meaning each one of those many strands has a tightly sealed cuticle that resists moisture. The combination produces hair that can look incredible from the outside while feeling dry on the inside. With the right technique and patience, high density low... Lire plus...
Type 4B Hair: Medium Density, High Porosity – Your Complete Growth Guide
Froband Hair Mag Type 4B HairMedium Density · High Porosity Your complete personalised growth guide Medium density gives your 4B hair genuine presence, and the Z-shaped pattern means your volume is natural and expressive. High porosity is where this profile requires the most attention. Your cuticles are raised and open, soaking up moisture eagerly but losing it almost as fast. The result is hair that feels well-hydrated immediately after wash day and noticeably dry within a day or two. The key to transforming this profile is not more product but... Lire plus...
Type 4B Hair: Medium Density, Medium Porosity – Your Complete Growth Guide
Froband Hair Mag Type 4B HairMedium Density · Medium Porosity Your complete personalised growth guide Medium density and medium porosity together make this one of the most manageable profiles in the Type 4B category. Your Z-shaped coils have enough strand count to look full and voluminous, and your cuticles absorb and retain moisture at a healthy, balanced rate. This is the profile that responds most visibly to a good routine. When you take care of this hair consistently, the results speak for themselves. When the routine lapses, your hair will... Lire plus...
Type 4B Hair: Medium Density, Low Porosity – Your Complete Growth Guide
Froband Hair Mag Type 4B HairMedium Density · Low Porosity Your complete personalised growth guide Medium density 4B hair has a presence that turns heads. The Z-shaped pattern combined with a solid amount of strands creates natural volume and a full, defined shape. Low porosity is the factor that requires the most attention in this profile, because your tightly sealed cuticles resist moisture even when there is plenty of it available. The good news is that medium density gives you enough hair to work with that once you get the... Lire plus...
Type 4B Hair: Low Density, High Porosity – Your Complete Growth Guide
Froband Hair Mag Type 4B HairLow Density · High Porosity Your complete personalised growth guide Low density, high porosity 4B hair requires a thoughtful, attentive routine. Your Z-shaped strands are fewer in number and their cuticles are open and raised, which means moisture enters easily but escapes just as quickly. The result is hair that can feel soft right after wash day and dry again within hours. Low density adds another dimension because fewer strands mean your hair can look thin or sparse when it is not properly cared for.... Lire plus...
Type 4B Hair: Low Density, Medium Porosity – Your Complete Growth Guide
Froband Hair Mag Type 4B HairLow Density · Medium Porosity Your complete personalised growth guide Type 4B hair with medium porosity is an easier profile to work with than many people with this curl type realise. Your Z-shaped pattern creates natural volume and definition, and medium porosity means your cuticles absorb and retain moisture at a healthy, balanced rate. Low density is really the only factor that needs a bit of extra thought, because with fewer strands you want to make sure your styling approach creates the impression of fullness... Lire plus...
Type 4B Hair: Low Density, Low Porosity – Your Complete Growth Guide
Froband Hair Mag Type 4B HairLow Density · Low Porosity Your complete personalised growth guide Type 4B hair has a distinctive Z-shaped pattern rather than a defined curl or coil. The bends are sharp and angular, which is what gives this hair type its beautiful volume and cloud-like shape when it is healthy and well-moisturised. Low density means you have fewer strands per square inch, and low porosity means those strands have tightly closed cuticles that resist moisture absorption. Together, these characteristics mean your hair needs a specific, consistent approach... Lire plus...
Type 4A Hair: High Density, High Porosity – Your Complete Growth Guide
Froband Hair Mag Type 4A HairHigh Density · High Porosity Your complete personalised growth guide High density, high porosity 4A hair is one of the most demanding profiles to maintain, and also one of the most rewarding when you get it right. You have an abundance of coils, which means incredible volume and presence. High porosity means those coils absorb moisture quickly but struggle to retain it. The combination creates hair that can feel dry, frizzy and difficult to manage without a very intentional routine. But when the routine is... Lire plus...
Type 4A Hair: High Density, Medium Porosity – Your Complete Growth Guide
Froband Hair Mag Type 4A HairHigh Density · Medium Porosity Your complete personalised growth guide This is a genuinely strong profile. High density gives you abundant, full-bodied coils that command attention. Medium porosity means your cuticles are balanced and cooperative, absorbing moisture without resistance and holding it without constant top-ups. Your Type 4A S-coils are defined and springy, and with this profile they have everything they need to thrive. The main thing standing between you and consistently great hair days is time, technique and commitment to your wash day routine.Working... Lire plus...
Type 4A Hair: High Density, Low Porosity – Your Complete Growth Guide
Froband Hair Mag Type 4A HairHigh Density · Low Porosity Your complete personalised growth guide High density 4A hair is a head-turner. The sheer volume of tight coils creates a halo of texture that is bold and beautiful. Your challenge is low porosity, where the cuticles on every one of those many strands are tightly sealed and resistant to letting moisture in. That means you have a lot of hair to hydrate and a cuticle structure that makes hydration difficult. Once you have the right approach, though, your hair holds... Lire plus...
Type 3C Hair: High Density, Low Porosity – Your Complete Growth Guide
Start here. Select your curl type, density, and porosity to find your personalised Froband hair growth guide. Lire plus...