Argan oil is a very ‘rare’ and precious hair commodity. It is extracted from the kernel of the Argan tree that is scientifically known as Argania spinose. The oil is often referred to as the ‘Moroccan oil’ because it is mainly found in Sous Valley in south-western Morocco. The oil is extremely rare because of its limited, specific growing areas … Read More
Jojoba Oil for Natural Hair Growth
Jojoba oil – (pronounced as ho-ho-ba)- is extracted from the Jojoba plant which is scientifically known as Simmondsia chinensis. This vegetable oil, native of the Sonoran Desert of northwestern Mexico, will give your natural hair the much needed moisture, stimulate growth and leave it looking radiant and beaming with life. Whether you are starting out on your natural hair journey, … Read More
10 Extraordinary Benefits of Baobab Oil on Hair
Did you know that besides being good for your skin and nails, Baobab can work magic for your hair as well? I use Baobab Oil on my natural 4C hair either to prepoo my hair or in my hot oil treatment blends. Also referred by many as the ‘Tree of life‘, the Baobab tree is valued for its powder and … Read More
Types of Avocado Oil & Benefits on 4C Hair
Oils form a very important part of 4C hair care routine. To understand broadly the importance of oils on your hair, in this article, I have explained in details the benefits of natural oils on hair. Within the same article, I have also written about 21 Oils that you can sample when coming up with your unique oil blend for … Read More
Coconut Oil: Benefits on 4C Hair and Type Selection Guide
Coconut Oil is an edible Oil extracted from the kernel of mature Coconuts harvested from the Coconut palm. The largest Coconut producing countries according to the World Atlas are Indonesia, Philippines, India, Brazil and Sri Lanka. What are the benefits of Coconut oil on 4C hair? Due to its nutritional composition, Coconut Oil has a high affinity for hair proteins … Read More
Is Tea Tree Oil Good for 4C Hair?
Tea Tree oil is extracted from the leaves of Melaleuca Alternifolia, a small tree native to Australia. It is extracted by steam distillation from fresh leaves and wood of the tree shrub. The oil contains antiseptic, anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial and anti-fungi properties that are medicinal to both hair and skin. A common question that 4C Naturals ask is: Is Tea Tree … Read More
4 Amazing Benefits of Using Shea Butter on 4C Hair
Shea Butter is a very common ingredient in many hair and skin care products. It is extracted from the Shea Nuts of the Shea tree that is scientifically known as Vitellaria paradoxa. It has a buttery rich consistency that makes it ideal for use as a natural cream for the hair and body. The butter is very thick in nature, … 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
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
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