Q: What does it mean to have 4B hair?
Despite many misconceptions, this tightly coiled hair is quite fine and fragile. It is wiry, and delicate by nature. Each strand usually has a zig zag pattern. Kinky hair is the driest hair type, thus it is more prone to breakage and requires a gentle touch. A misconception exists that this hair type does not grow. Kinky hair grows at the same rate as other texture, however, if not treated properly it breaks more than other textures. Treat this hair type like a fine silk blouse – cleanse gently, detangle softly, and avoid harsh chemicals.
Q: How do i keep it from breakage, dry, tangling so much?
Because kinky hair is dry by nature, and therefore breaks easily, it needs added moisture, daily. Dry hair breaks…well moisturized hair is supple and has elasticity. The key to keeping these natural locks healthy, shiny, and beautiful is to moisturize every step of the way. Start with a creamy, sulfate free, moisturizing cleanser, follow suit with a super hydrating conditioner, prep with a rich moisturizer and style with a rich cream, full of natural oils and rich butters. Look for moisturizing humectants, natural conditioning agents, and exotic extracts to add moisture to these locks. Avoid mineral, and petrolatum oil and heavy waxes!
Q: Is there a lot of shrinkage?
Yes. Up to 75%
Q: Any products that maybe helpful?
Hair Type 4A, 4B, 4C Product Recommendations:
Sulfate Free Cleanser: Curlicious Curls Cleansing Cream
Hydrating Conditioner: Coconut Sublime Moisturizing conditioner
Deep Conditioner: Curl Ecstasy Hair Tea conditioner
Curl Definer (Cream): Whipped Cream
Curl Definer with Sheen: Curl Gel-les'c
Daily Liquid Moisturizer/ 2nd Day Curl Refresher: Quenched Curls Moisturizer
Curl Moisturizer (Cream): Curls Milkshake
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