Most African Americans fall into this category. 4a hair has a small S pattern if it is 4a, or a z if it is 4b. This hair type is driest of them all because the natural sebum isn’t able to travel down to the tip of the hair because of the curl pattern and the oil can only travel straight. In addition, it is the most fragile of all four, and if not treated properly it will break off. It needs way more attention, and care unlike the other types. It needs moisturize on a frequent basis to prevent its dryness and breakage. In addition, improves the elasticity of the hair, and keeps the hair healthy always.
Your coils will be similar to the 4b hair pattern however it will be a higher density. Therefore, there will be more hair strands per square inch on your scalp. In addition, the strands will be coarse. therefore wider. This contributes to the greatest shrinkage that 4c naturals have and less definition. 4c hair is the most fragile within the 4-hair type range. Products that should be used are creamy leave-in conditioners to moisturise the hair, thick gels to define all of the curls, thick oils to properly seal the moisture in and thick emollients such as shea and cupuacu butter. Styles such as braid outs, twist outs or cornrows help to stretch the hair to combat the constant shrinkage. As well as, protective styles assist in avoiding daily manipulation which results in breakage.
Quick Tips:
– Use products rich in emoluments such as shea butter for moisture
– Pre-pooing with coconut or castor oil to retain the naturals on the scalp
– Use a leave in with humectant properties to protect your hair from the harsh elements of the
environment.
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