Fine natural hair is far more common than most people realise, particularly among Type 4 naturals. Many of us have thick roots, dense volume, or tightly coiled textures, so it’s easy to assume our strands are strong by default. But strand thickness and hair density are not the same thing, and confusing the two often…

4C hair is not weak by nature. But structurally, it's more vulnerable to breakage. If you're struggling with 4C hair breakage or finding it difficult to retain length - the issue is rarely growth, it's usually breakage along the strand. Many women with Type 4 hair experience snapping, thinning ends, and mid shaft splits despite…

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…

Getting the adequate amount of moisture into 4C hair can be challenging for many Naturals. Have you ever moisturized your hair and found it to still be dry and brittle? OR Do you struggle to find the right products to keep your hair hydrated? Well, you're not alone! This is a problem many naturals face.…

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 -…

As much as we love silk presses! The hardest part of getting a silk press is the maintenance and getting it to last without reverting and heat damage. Most Naturalistas struggle with their curl pattern reverting once they get in contact with steam, heat or sweat. Especially Type 4 Naturalistas who have a coarser and…

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…

Getting moisture into your hair strands is a key component for maintaining healthy natural hair. It’s no surprise Type 4 Hair is prone to dryness and you’ll need to adopt moisture retention techniques into your natural hair regimen. You'll also need to pay close attention to the ends of your hair which is likely to…