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Written by Stella Jackson - founder of Naturalista Vibes, a platform celebrating every kink, coil, and curl while sharing tips, inspiration, and resources to help women care for their hair with confidence and flair.

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What Is Type 4 Hair? Everything You Need to Know

Type 4 hair includes tightly coiled textures commonly grouped into 4A, 4B and 4C patterns. Your curl pattern is only one part of understanding your hair. Density, porosity and strand thickness also influence how it looks, feels and responds to products. It’s also completely normal to have more than one curl pattern. You might notice…

ByNaturalistaVibesJanuary 25, 20240Comments

Natural Haircare

Silk Press Tips: 10 Ways to Make Your Style Last Longer

A silk press is one of the best ways to enjoy straight hair without permanently changing your natural curl pattern. But as every Naturalista knows, getting a silk press is the easy part. Keeping it sleek, smooth and frizz-free is where the real challenge begins. Humidity, sweat, steam and moisture can all cause your hair…

ByNaturalistaVibesJanuary 17, 20240Comments

Natural Hair Growth

15 Hair Growth Tips For 4C Natural Hair

Out of all the Type 4 hair types, 4C hair is known to be the tightest and coarsest out of all the afro hair textures. The curl pattern is quite unique and made out of really tight zig-zag curls and coils which are closely packed together. 4C Hair is probably the most popular hair type…

ByNaturalistaVibesDecember 27, 20231Comment

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Protective Styles

The Truth About Braids for Hair Growth & Length Retention

BBraids are one of the most popular protective hairstyles for Black women. They’re long-lasting, versatile and convenient for holidays or breaks from daily styling. But do braids actually help your natural hair grow? Braids do not make your hair grow faster. However, they can support length retention by reducing daily manipulation, tangling and breakage. The…

ByNaturalistaVibesNovember 27, 20231Comment

Protective Styles

How to Rock Clip-in Extensions on Type 4 Natural Hair

Clip in extensions are taking the natural hair community by storm. It offers versatility, endless styling options, extra length and volume in minutes. It's no wonder they’re so popular! Compared to 10 years ago, there are so many options on the market for Type 4 Naturalistas. The textures range from kinky, coily and curly which…

ByNaturalistaVibesNovember 5, 20230Comments

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Tutorials & How-Tos

5 Homemade Deep Conditioners for Natural Hair (Easy DIY Recipes)

DDeep conditioning is an important part of a healthy natural hair routine, helping replenish moisture, improve softness and reduce breakage. Whether you have 4C hair that feels dry or you’re looking for a protein-rich treatment for damaged strands, homemade deep conditioners can be an affordable way to customise your routine using simple, nourishing ingredients. They…

ByNaturalistaVibesOctober 21, 20230Comments

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Natural Haircare

Moisturizing vs Sealing Oils – What’s the better option?

It’s easy to be confused about what hair oils to incorporate into your natural hair care routine. With so many oils on the market, it makes it difficult to figure out what oils to choose. Some oils act as a moisturizing agent whilst other oils work as a sealing agent. They both add great benefits…

ByNaturalistaVibesOctober 14, 20230Comments

Natural Haircare

LOC vs LCO Method: Which Is Better for Moisture Retention?

Moisture retention plays an important role in maintaining healthy natural hair, particularly for those with Type 4 hair. If your hair often feels dry shortly after wash day, the issue may not be the products you’re using, but how they’re layered. The LOC and LCO methods are two popular techniques used to help hydrate the…

ByNaturalistaVibesOctober 7, 20230Comments

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Protective Styles

Mini Twists for Hair Growth: The Ultimate Style for Length Retention

Mini twists have become one of the most popular protective styles amongst Naturalistas, and it’s easy to see why. If you’re active on social media, you’ve probably seen countless videos of people sharing their mini twist routines, styling ideas and impressive length retention results. Alongside their versatility, mini twists are often credited with helping reduce…

ByNaturalistaVibesSeptember 23, 20230Comments

NaturalistaVibes

What Is Type 4 Hair? Everything You Need to Know

Silk Press Tips: 10 Ways to Make Your Style Last Longer

15 Hair Growth Tips For 4C Natural Hair

The Truth About Braids for Hair Growth & Length Retention

How to Rock Clip-in Extensions on Type 4 Natural Hair

5 Homemade Deep Conditioners for Natural Hair (Easy DIY Recipes)

Moisturizing vs Sealing Oils – What’s the better option?

LOC vs LCO Method: Which Is Better for Moisture Retention?

Mini Twists for Hair Growth: The Ultimate Style for Length Retention

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15 Hair Growth Tips For 4C Natural Hair

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A Realistic 4C Hair Routine for Length Retention

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