How do you maintain 4A curls?
How do you maintain 4A curls?
4A Haircare Routine Tips
- Use a moisturizing shampoo. Yes, you should be shampooing your hair type.
- Add a deep conditioner to your wash day routine. Again, you need a ton of moisture.
- Try heavier hair products.
- Limit your use of hot tools and chemical treatments.
- Be gentle with your curls.
How often should I moisturize my hair 4A?
4A hair may need to be moisturized every day or every other day. You can use oil if your hair is particularly dry. Coconut oil works well for adding moisture while you shape your curls because of its ability to penetrate the hair shaft, unlike most oils.
Is 4A hair considered Curly?
Type 4a hair has a dense, kinky curly texture with lots of volume to spare. The size of each curl is about as wide as a crochet needle. The coily texture has more of an S pattern than other type 4s, which is why it experiences much less shrinkage when going from wet to dry.
How do you keep moisture in 4A hair?
Keep your hair moisturized always Coconut, jojoba, Jamaican black castor, avocado, and almond oils are great for type 4A hair because they contain tons of nutrients that are good for kinky hair. Massage a generous portion of either of or a mixture of these oils, or a moisturizing cream into your scalp for best results.
How do you rehydrate 4A hair?
What does hair type 4A look like?
Type 4a hair has medium-sized, loosely packed curls. The curls have a springy S-shape and are about the size of a crochet needle. If you look closely at the 4a hair type, you’ll notice the curls are not as interlocked as 4b or 4c curls. Each 4a strand independently curls or spirals away from other neighboring strands.
What products should I use for 4A hair?
Coconut oil is great for 4A hair because it seals in some of the easily lost moisture. Be sure to use with a heavier moisturizer like shea butter to maximize the conditioning.
How often should Type 4A hair be washed?
2 – 3 times per week
Wash your type 4A hair only 2 – 3 times per week and follow every shampooing with conditioning. Make sure you use cold or lukewarm water as high temperatures strip your hair of its moisture. Deep condition your hair because your hair’s health depends on it. Do this regularly to take out too much scalp build-up.