Type 4c Hair Care
A guide for girlies trying to grow a luscious 'fro
What is 4c Hair?
Type 4 is kinky hair, which features a tightly coiled curl pattern (or no discernible curl pattern at all) that is often fragile with a very high density. This type of hair shrinks when wet and because it has fewer cuticle layers than other hair types it is more susceptible to damage.
1. Protecive styling for length retention
Our hair is constantly exposed to environmental elements such as the sun, wind and humidity which can be harsh on our hair over time. A great way to keep your hair protected is through protective styling. Whether it is braids, twists, wigs etc, protective styles minimise breakage and improve length retention, while maintaining a stylish look. It is also useful for people like me who tend to over manipulate their hair. So give your hair a break every now and then but make sure you don't neglect your hair. Read more to find out how you can take care of your hair while in a protective style.
2. Heatless methods for stretching your hair
Unless you are planning to be a "straight natural", It is important to keep heat styling at a minimum. A silk press or blow out every now and then might not cause much harm but continuously exposing your hair to heat will cause heat damage over time. Try embracing the beauty of rocking your natural hair. Check out different natural hair styles such as a wash-and-go, twist or braid out for variety.
3. Trim regularly
While some people may feel like trimming reduces length, it is recommended to trim hair every six to eight weeks to get rid of those split ends. Trimming split ends helps to strengthen hair, maintain and define our curls as well as length retention.
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Coded by Konanani Nemauluma