Curly hair is a compliment getter and beautiful curls are unanimously gorgeous. But curly and coily girls know how tough taking care of this hair type can be. When we talk about 4c texture, finding the perfect hair routine seems even harder. Most routines take a lot of time and even feel like a part-time job. But don’t give up: some hair care tips can facilitate your life.
This article will show you the best hair care tips for 4c hair texture, to keep your coils stunning and save you some precious time. Check it out!
The washing process
Washing the hair is kind of an automatic process for most of us, and we usually don’t mind how to do it the right way – many people don’t even know there is a “right way” for that. But the truth is, every hair type needs special and specific care even during the washing process. Hair always needs to be clean, but coily hair types like the 4c don’t need shampoo too often.
You can give a break from two to four weeks between every shampoo cleanse. When purchasing shampoo, prefer the sulfate-free ones. To avoid tangling, you can prepare a pre-poo. You just need to apply some oil or conditioner to your strands and untangle the locks gently with your fingers. Do that before shampooing (as the name suggests).
Beyond helping to untangle the hair, pre-poo also protects the hair from possible aggressions caused by the shampoo cleanse and prevents dryness. Plus, divide and wash your hair into small sections – that minimize tangling.
The detangling process
4c hair types tend to get knotted easily due to its curl pattern. Detangling hair all the time tends to be a little tedious, we know… but if you don’t do that, your hair’s appearance can get dull and more susceptible to breakage.
Just like the washing process, detangling needs to be gentle. Instead of brushes or combs, you can use your fingers to untie the knots. To help you with this task, use a regular conditioner or a leave-in. Do it when your hair is damp and invest in products with oil-enriched formulas that are great for 4c textures.
After detangling with your fingers, you can run through your hair a wide-tooth to make sure there is no knott left.
4c hair requires special moisture
Curly and coily hair requires a lot of moisture and 4c hair types are no exception. Nevertheless, it is ironically tough for 4c hair types to retain moisture. That happens because the characteristic tight kinks of 4c hair prevent the sebum – and all types of hydration – to flow evenly through hair.
To guarantee uniform and effective moisture, you need to invest in products that are made specifically for afro hair. Apply deep conditioners regularly (weekly is a good frequency) and finish the procedure sealing the treatment with an oil. Coconut oil, castor oil and shea butter are good examples of ingredients you can use.
[1]https://www.heycurls.com/blogs/thehue/how-to-care-for-4c-hair
These are the most basic – but fundamental – steps for you to ensure the best look for your 4c hair. Now you just have to appreciate the unique look this beautiful hair texture provides!
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