Gibson said, "Although 4b hair needs a lot of moisture too, it shrinks a little less than 4c hair, so it has a slightly looser coil, often described as a zig-zag. 4b hair shrinks about 50 percent ...

We called on two natural hair experts to help us figure out which leave-in conditioners work best for 4C hair. (Because let’s face it, skimming through customer ratings won’t always cut it).

How to Care For 4C Hair 1. Cleanse Regularly When washing dry 4C hair, balance is key—aim for every one to two weeks to cleanse without stripping natural oils.

Detangling brushes have been going viral for their impressive results on 4C hair. FHI Heat’s UNbrush®, for example, keeps selling out for how quickly it slides through coily knots.

According to the chart, type 4 hair is defined as kinky, with 4A hair being tight coils and 4B hair being z-angled coils. However, type 4C hair isn’t included on Andre Walker’s chart, which ...

The 4C Only Too Clean Shampoo ($23) is packaged in a 12-ounce jar — yes, a jar — and it features aloe-vera leaf and argan oil to make your hair feel moisturized and nourished. My favorite ...

This video was fucking insulting and sad. First off 4c hair can most definitely have defined kinky curls if you detangle and twist it properly. This video was half assed.

When styling 4C hair, though, remember that it can be prone to breakage, Dr. Williams adds. If you can, try to avoid regular use of heat styling tools and, when you do use heat, apply a protectant.

"Bad hair" is a phrase that has long plagued the black community, especially those who have 4C hair. The cruel term insinuates that there is something inherently wrong with afro-textured coils ...

Ahead, the 15 best 4C hair products—from a cleansing conditioner to a leave-in spray—that will moisturize, define, and smooth out your curls.