What is considered Type 4 hair?
What is considered Type 4 hair?
Type 4 Kinky Hair: Type 4 is “kinky” or more appropriately full of tight coils (tightly curled hair). Typically, Type 4 hair is also extremely wiry and fragile. Oftentimes, it appears to be coarse, however, it is really very fine, with several thin hair strands densely packed together.
How many types of 4 hair are there?
According to the universal hair typing system, type 4 hair is further divided into three subcategories: type 4a, type 4b, and type 4c hair. As you may have predicted, each subtype has its own quirks and qualities, which we’ll review below.
How do I know what type 4 hair I have?
Know Your Hair Type
- 4a hair has a defined curl pattern almost like a “s” shape.
- 4b hair has a “z” shape pattern and has a more fluffy cottony appearance.
- 4c hair looks similar to 4b hair type only it is more tightly coiled.
- 3a hair has well defined loopy curls.
How do I moisturize my 4D hair?
Keeping 4C hair moisturized can be difficult, but we’ve got 10 amazing tips for you that will make hair care a breeze.
- Stay hydrated.
- Use a good moisturizer.
- Lock in moisture using the LOC method.
- Minimize heat exposure.
- Don’t touch!
- Sleep in a satin bonnet.
- Wear protective hairstyles.
- Deep condition your hair.
Do I have 4b or 4c hair?
4a hair has sweet S-shaped curls, 4b hair has juicy zig-zagged curl strands and looks like cotton candy, and 4c hair has thick coils that form massive afros.
Is 4c curly hair?
4c hair type has the tightest curl pattern of all the curly hair types. Strands are formed in tight, springy, ringlets. 4c hair tends to clump more at the ends and is even more prone to shrinkage than 4b hair. According to CURLS, 4c hair can shrink up to 75% of its length!
Is my hair type 4a or 4b?
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.
