What can I do with my short natural 4C hair?
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What can I do with my short natural 4C hair?
10 beginner-friendly short 4c hairstyles
- High Puff. The high puff is a quick short natural hairstyle that you can rock anytime, without having to do much work.
- Flat Twists. Another simple style for short 4c hair is flat twists.
- Halo Braid.
- Mohawk.
- Space Buns.
- Half up/ half down.
- Low Sleek Bun.
- Sleek Top Bun.
Should you style 4C hair wet or dry?
6. For some of us wet styling just doesn’t work on our 4C hair! In fact, it may cause tangles, matting, and severe shrinkage. When you air dry your hair first you will get a more stretched out result for your style and there are less tangles to deal with.
How can I make my natural hair 4C?
How to Grow 4c Hair
- #1 Moisturize, Moisturize, and Then Moisturize Some More.
- #2 Skip the Unnatural Stuff.
- #3 Nourish Your Scalp with Vitamin-Rich Food.
- #4 Go Easy on Heat Styling.
- #5 Use Protective Products and Styles.
- #6 Get a Trim.
- #7 Care for Your Scalp.
- Trust MIELLE on Your 4c Hair Growth Journey.
How do you style 4C curls?
To make 4C hair curly, the first and most important step is to ensure your 4C hair is well moisturized. After moisturizing, lock in the moisture then proceed to use various curl defining techniques such as twist-out, finger coiling, braid-out and shingling to make the hair curly.
Are there different types of 4C hair?
Type 4C hair can range from fine to thin to soft to coarse. In addition, this hair type shrinks more than 75 percent. So, if you have 3 inches of hair it may look like you have only 1 inch or less if the hair is not stretched.
Should you wash 4C hair with cold or hot water?
If you wash your hair with cool water, you’re missing out on softer, shinier, more hydrated, cleaner, healthier 4C hair. In other words, everything. Hot water has more energy, it penetrates the strand better, which means you get more moisture and more flexibility.
How do I turn my 4c hair into 3C?
How to Do a Twist Out or Braid Out to Get 3C curls
- Wash and condition your hair.
- Moisturize your strands with your favorite leave-in and oil.
- Comb the product through to make sure your strands are fully coated.
- Section your hair into quarters and secure them.
Should you comb 4c hair?
4c hair is very fine with bends and curves that make it super fragile. The manipulation of combing often times leads to breakage, which is why many naturals opt to finger comb instead.
