Blow-dried and straight styles are becoming more popular among naturals, as more women recognise the benefits of stretched hair for length retention. More women with Type 4 Hair are using heat, but this has also led to an increase in heat damage, some mild to more severe.
Heat itself isn't the problem. Damage comes down…
Protective hairstyles play an important role in many natural hair routines. Many people turn to these styles for hair growth, but they do not make hair grow faster. Instead, they help you retain more of the length you grow.
However, braids, twists and cornrows can still contribute to breakage, thinning edges and hair loss. So…
Split ends are those pesky little buggers that can seriously sabotage your length retention goals. Unfortunately, on afro hair, split ends are harder to spot due to the natural coiling of our hair strands. Unless you frequently blow out your hair, you might not even notice them and mistakenly think your hair is healthy. But…
Natural hair is most fragile when wet so you might be wondering - “what's the best way to dry my natural hair without causing damage?”. Blow drying and air drying are the most popular techniques but both have their pros and cons. Plus, what might work best for one naturalista might not be right for…
Struggling to find the best gel for your natural hair? Whether you have 4A, 4B, or 4C hair, choosing the right gel can make the difference between defined, long-lasting styles and hair that feels dry, flaky, or weighed down. With so many options available, it's not always easy to know which products are worth trying.…
Get ready to jump on the bandwagon because sew-ins are staging a triumphant comeback in the natural hair community, offering not just style but also promoting hair growth! Whilst traditional sew ins have been a trusted protective style for decades, they've also faced their fair share of challenges. Blending your leave-out seamlessly with your weave?…
If you’re wondering how to moisturize 4C hair, you’re not alone. Keeping 4C hair moisturized can be one of the biggest challenges for Type 4 naturals. If your hair still feels dry and brittle after moisturizing, or you’re struggling to find products that work, you’re not alone. The tight coil pattern of 4C hair makes…
Texture releases are becoming increasingly popular and being marketed to 3A - 4C naturals. The product aims to straighten your hair without damaging your coils/curls using heat, amino acids and conditioning agents. It straightens your natural hair without damaging your curls and coils but instead elongating them. With more and more naturals considering this as…
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…
