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…
Do you struggle to understand your hair type and texture? Sometimes it's hard to know if you’re a 4A, 4B or 4C natural. Especially if you don’t have an understanding of the different coil textures and patterns. Many Type 4 Naturalistas assume they have 4C hair but instead have 4A or 4B hair. Tbh -…
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…
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…
Braids are one of the most popular protective hairstyles for black women. They’re the perfect holiday hairstyle, last a long time, easy to style and keep your ends protected. Braids can have a positive impact on length retention and helps you make the most of your new growth. How? You may wonder! Well, your hands…
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…
Deep conditioning treatments are an essential part of many Naturalista’s hair care routine. It’s that one treat your hair will thank you for once done because of its nourishing, hydrating and moisturising benefits. With natural hair care costs being more expensive compared to our counterparts. There's no surprise homemade deep conditioners have become increasingly popular.…
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…
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…
