The Best Products for 4C Hair
Are you a naturalista with 4C hair? 4C hair is so beautiful and unique, and on the natural hair scale is considered the kinkiest hair texture of all hair types. This hair can be identified by many factors. If your hair strands are very tightly coiled, and the hair forms very tight ‘S’ or ‘Z’ shapes in the hair, then you have 4C hair. This tightly coiled and curly hair texture can also have different patterns throughout the hair. In the natural hair community, there are always many questions surrounding how to care for your hair and even the best way to style it. Let’s talk a little more about 4C hair. Now you are probably wondering, what are the best products to keep your 4C hair healthy, moisturized, and looking its best? The products you use on your 4C hair must provide moisture.
1. Shampoo
Suave Sulfate-Free Cleansing Shampoo is a great cleanser for your kinky curls. This sulfate-free moisturizing shampoo for natural hair has been formulated as a curl enhancer and to make the hair easy to detangle while taming frizz and enhancing shine.
2. Conditioner
After cleansing it’s always best to follow up with a deep conditioner like Suave Moisturizing Curl Conditioner. This moisturizing conditioner makes it super easy to detangle the hair while also taming frizz and enhancing shine.
3. Definition
For styling, try out the Suave Curl Defining Cream. This curl cream has a creamy formula that will help enhance your natural curl pattern while also adding moisture and shine. Try it on a twist out, braid out and so much more! If you need to refresh your hair after the second day, try out these cute hairstyles below.
How to Take Care of 4C Hair
One of the most frequent questions online and buzzing around social media is how to properly care for 4C hair. Developing a hair care regimen is the first step to caring for this tightly curly hair texture. 4C hair is very prone to breakage and can dry out very quickly. Here are some tips to help you care for your 4C hair and keep it healthy.
1. Use a pre-poo.
It takes a lot to detangle tightly textured hair. Using a pre-poo before shampooing the hair will prepare your hair for the tension of shampooing.
2. Use a sulfate-free shampoo.
You want to avoid harsh shampoos that contain sulfates when it comes to this hair type. 4C hair needs a lot of moisture. Cleansing your hair and scalp regularly with a sulfate-free shampoo will keep your hair free of product build-up and other debris.
3. Deep condition regularly.
Deep conditioning should be a part of your wash-day regimen each time you wash your hair. 4C hair thrives when deep conditioned regularly. Deep conditioning consistently will help keep your hair looking and feeling healthy and shiny. It will also help to prevent tangling of the hair to improve your detangling sessions.
4. Moisturize often.
Tightly curly hair gets dry quickly. Make sure that you are moisturizing your hair regularly to prevent breakage. The tight curl pattern of 4C hair can prevent the distribution of your hair’s natural oils that are produced by your scalp. Kinky textured hair can dry out faster than other curl patterns. The LOC method is a great way to keep your hair moisturized. This technique will help you seal in moisture using a leave-in conditioner, oil, and cream.
4C Hairstyles to Try
Are you continually searching for the best hairstyles that will not only keep your hair moisturized but also ones that require low manipulation? The best hairstyles for 4C hair are those that require very minimal manipulation. Here are a few of the best low-manipulation styles that are great for this hair type.
1. Two Strand Twists
Two-strand twists are one of the most popular hairstyles among many naturals. After rocking your twists for a few days, change it up and take the twists down for a bonus hairstyle!
2. Twist Braid Updo
Accent a braided updo with some side twists. This style adds texture to your look between the braided bun and the twists on the side of the style. What’s not to love?
3. Box Braids
Consider box braids as a great protective style! Make sure that when you have a protective style that you are still taking care of your scalp and keeping it moisturized. You can do this by spritzing water and using oil for your scalp.
4. Bantu knots
Bantu knots are a fun style. Part your hair in sections, twist your hair or roll between your fingers and then around each other to make knots. You can leave your hair in the Bantu knots or release them for a Bantu knot out! Get two hairstyles in one.
5. Afro
Rocking your hair in an afro is just magical. Wearing your 4C hair in its natural state is one of the most beautiful hairstyles. It requires very minimal styling. Just rock it as it is!
6. Puff
Pull your hair up into a puff! If you have short 4C hair a puff is an excellent option for you. You can use a headband or satin scarf to pull your hair up. A puff is one of the easiest natural hairstyles perfect for 4C hair.
7. Buns or Space Buns
Space buns are one of the easiest hairstyles to rock. Just pull your hair up into two buns and you’re set. If you want to go further, braid your two sections before creating the buns and maybe add in some twists to frame your face! We hope this article was helpful in learning how to care for and style for your beautiful 4C hair – now go forth and style.
