What can I do with long 4C hair?

How to Take Care of 4C Hair

1. Use a pre-poo. It takes a lot to detangle tightly textured hair.
2. Use a sulfate-free shampoo. You want to avoid harsh shampoos that contain sulfates when it comes to this hair type.
3. Deep condition regularly.
4. Moisturize often.

What hairstyles are good for 4C hair?

Spice It Up! 16 Hairstyles That Look Amazing On 4C Hair

• Tapered Tendrils. Tapered haircuts look great on 4C hair.
• Rod Set. A rod set is a safe way heat-free way to get incredible curls.
• Puffball Ponytail.
• The TWA.
• A Braid Out.
• Goddess Braid.
• Buzz Cut.
• Space Buns.

How does long 4C hair look like?

4C textures are similar to 4B textures, but the tightly coiled strands are more fragile and have a very tight zig-zag pattern that is sometimes indiscernible to the eye. This hair type experiences the greatest amount of shrinkage — about 75 percent or more — than the other textures.

Is there a 4D hair type?

4D hair is the type of hair poets reference whenever they talk about ‘coarse, African’ hair. Many women with 4D hair are mistaken for people with short hair, because of the extreme shrinkage their hair experiences. The more manipulation or product is needed, the more likely it is 4d hair.

Can 4C hair grow long?

It’s a common misconception that 4C hair doesn’t grow, or can’t get long. This is a myth! Because 4C hair experiences so much shrinkage, it can feel like your hair is growing very slowly or not at all. However, if you take care of your hair, you will notice growth when you stretch out your hair.

Do I have 4b or 4C hair?

4b hair is easily distinguished by its zigzag pattern. Unlike 4a or 4c, 4b has tight “Z” shaped strands with little definition in curl shape. Because of the sharp angles of the zigzag strands, 4b hair is prone to dryness as oil from the scalp has trouble traveling to the tips of the hair.

What’s the difference between 4C and 4B hair?

The curls in 4B are tighter and less defined, with strands ranging from fine, coarse, wiry and thin. While the 4c hair type is densely packed, its curls are less defined and experience more shrinkage. It’s also more fragile, with strands ranging from super fine and soft to coarse and wiry.

How often should 4C hair be washed?

4C hair should be Shampoo-washed once or twice a month and Co-washed in between. Shampooing is important in maintaining a clean and healthy scalp. However, washing your 4c hair with shampoo too often strips the hair of its natural oils and moisture which may lead to damage.

Is my hair 4c or just dry?

There are so many misconceptions about 4c hair in the natural hair community. It seems that 4c hair is only identified as being real if it is in its dry state with no true curl or coil definition. The truth is, 4c hair does have a curl/coil pattern! 4b hair is described as having no curl/coil.

What are some natural hair styles?

Natural hairstyles are styles like Afro, dreadlocks, cornrows, twists, flat twists, twist outs. You can see a complete gallery at BAD Hair Uprooted and Going Natural Hairstyles Gallery.

What is type 4C hair?

Type 4c hair is the most delicate of all hair types. Often referred to as kinky or coily. 4c hair strands may be coarse, fine, wiry or thin, but more often than not the coils are densely packed and the hair is thick.

What is 4C hair?

4C hair is the coiliest, kinkiest or tightest strands of hair on the hair typing chart. 4C hair is the driest hair type and usually has no clumping without styling products.

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