Breyer explains that if you have high porosity hair and want more ... s tightness,” Breyer says. “A 3a curl pattern has a much looser curl than a 3c pattern,” she adds.

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 ... normal to low porosity hair.