Experiencing extreme shrinkage when you really want to show off your full length or a blown-out look is one of the thousand ways to get worked up. I know, I can relate! This is mostly the case for those with tighter curls, in fact, the tighter the curls the more shrinkage you will experience. I am here to tell you … Read More
Benefits Of Using Castor Oil On 4C Hair
Why is castor oil so popular in the natural hair community? This is a questions I kept asking myself when I realized that every other natural hair blogger has talked about Castor Oil. This obviously tells you that I did a lot of research on Castor Oil before incorporating it into my 4C hair care routine. What are the benefits … Read More
Benefits of Using Bentonite Clay in 4C Hair
What is Bentonite Clay? Bentonite clay is also know as “the healing clay”. This clay is composed of volcano ash which mostly comes from Fort Benton Wyoming. It is commonly associated with face masks in the personal care industry but did you know that you can actually use it on hair? In this article we will cover the benefits of … Read More
How to Grow Natural 4C Hair Using Rice Water
For many rice is food BUT for some, rice is a beauty product! Have you seen blogs titled: Rice water for Hair Growth? If you haven’t then you are in the right place because I will share my experience of using rice water on 4C hair. Can rice water be used to grow natural hair? Consistent and correct use of … Read More
10 Most Effective Ways to Moisturize 4C Hair
I know it may seem like having dry hair is just a part of being a 4C queen. Worry not! There are tried and tested solutions for this. Without a doubt, kinky hair textures often suffer from dryness because the shape of the hair strand makes it difficult for sebum to travel down the shaft to moisturize the hair. Finding … Read More
Onion Juice For Natural Hair Growth: Does It Really Work?
There are many remedies for hair loss, dry and brittle hair, inflamed and itchy scalp, that have been brought forward after years of research and experiments. Onion juice for hair growth is one such home remedy that has gained popularity over the recent past. As I was seeking to understand my hair and to find an easy routine that I … Read More
What is ‘Going Natural’? Is It Worth the Hype?
Times are changing. Women are learning to embrace a natural lifestyle. The most remarkable trend in the natural lifestyle movement is women of African descent going natural with their hair. What is ‘Going natural’? Going natural simply means that you are restoring your hair back from the chemically altered texture to its original unaltered state. The chemicals applied to the … Read More
Is Olive Oil Good For Your Natural 4C Hair?
Is Olive Oil good for type 4C hair? Yes, Olive oil is one of the best oils for curly hair and particularly type 4C. Type 4C hair has tight ‘Z’ curls, which makes natural oils from the skin to travel slowly to the hair shaft, leaving the hair dry and prone to damage. 4C hair benefits from Olive oil because of its intense moisturizing property. The oil coats and protects the hair shaft from breakage and heat damage.
21 Best Oils For 4C Hair Growth
Natural oils form a very important part of a hair care regimen. They keep the hair healthy and looking fabulous. In this article we will review 21 oils that are good for 4C hair. Summary; The best oils for 4C hair include: Lavender Oil Argan Oil Jojoba Oil Neem Oil Olive Oil Avocado Oil Castor Oil Moringa Oil Amla Oil … Read More
What is 4C Hair? Curl Pattern & Hair Care – With Video Illustration
What is 4C hair? What does 4C hair even mean? I had these exact questions when I transitioned to natural and had the desire to grow long 4C hair. I will help you answer these questions in this article. We are going to cover everything you possibly need to know about 4C hair to help you understand how to effectively … Read More