4b vs 4c Hair: What’s the Difference Between the Two?
Black Natural & Proud Sistas | Natural Hair Care
by Natural and Proud
2y ago
4b and 4c hair types look very similar and are similar, the main difference is 4c hair has tighter coils. This makes 4c hair more delicate and there is little to no visible curl definition unless the hair is manipulated. The care routines and the types of products used are virtually the same, the only differentiation is when it comes to care. For more hair growth, generally speaking 4c hair will thrive wearing protective styles more often than 4b hair type. This is especially true if you have 4c hair with strands that are thin or fine. Both hair types benefit from: Protective styling – two s ..read more
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How To See Split Ends Without Using Heat and Trim Them Away
Black Natural & Proud Sistas | Natural Hair Care
by Natural and Proud
2y ago
When your hair is curly split ends are not always easily seen so many turn to heat for better visibility, but you do not have to. The easiest way to see split ends without using heat is to braid or twist your hair in medium size sections. Hair that is healthy has the same thickness throughout the strand, whereas hair that needs a trim starts thinning out towards the ends. You will want to use scissors that are designed for cutting hair and used only for cutting hair to trim away the damage. Split ends make it hard to style your hair and can also destroy style results. They also travel up the s ..read more
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The Comb is the #1 Cause of Hair Loss and Lack of Growth in Kinky Curly Hair Textures
Black Natural & Proud Sistas | Natural Hair Care
by Natural and Proud
2y ago
Did you know that your comb and how you use it is a big part of why your natural hair won’t grow? Aside from moisture issues, the manipulation of your hair is one of the top reasons that you are not seeing progress. Especially in the beginning most naturals comb their hair all wrong. This is because they are use to combing straight hair. Here’s how you should be combing More seasoned naturals are well aware that you should be combing your hair from the ends and then working your way up to the root with combs and brushes designed for textured hair. When you comb from the root to the ends, curl ..read more
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Moisturize Your Hair Without Making it Too Greasy
Black Natural & Proud Sistas | Natural Hair Care
by Natural and Proud
2y ago
Natural hair thrives when we nourish it with heavy creams for moisture but what we want to avoid is greasy hair. No one wants to get up from their chair and have Jheri Curl residue for everyone to see, it’s embarrassing and just not necessary. Here’s how you can achieve moisturized hair without the fear of leaving behind a “Felicia was here” oil stain wherever you go. #1 Make sure that you are using an actual moisturizer; oils do not count. Often people think that oils are moisturizers when they are not. They can be helpful to use after using a real moisturizer to prevent moisture loss, but on ..read more
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How to Keep Color-Treated Hair Moisturized
Black Natural & Proud Sistas | Natural Hair Care
by Natural and Proud
2y ago
Color-treated hair comes along with special needs and a call for extra care especially when your hair is dyed drastically lighter than its original color. Neglecting to give your hair the upkeep that it needs in this state will absolutely result in brillo pad dry hair and breakage.  Here’s what you will need to do to keep your color-treated hair moisturized and thriving: Deep condition often Do not fall short when it comes to deep conditioning. Your hair needs the extra TLC now. The lighter the hair color, the more stripped your hair will be and the more nourishment it will require. Alway ..read more
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3 Reasons You Have Dry Hair Even After Moisturizing
Black Natural & Proud Sistas | Natural Hair Care
by Natural and Proud
2y ago
by Kerone Maxineau (natural hair blogger at www.lumynexessentials.com, Author, and an Occupational Therapist) Moisturized your hair, but your tresses still seem thirsty? Here are 3 reasons why: Lack of deep conditioning your hair. Weekly deep conditioning or deep conditioning on your wash days can help with dryness. You may have product build up on the hair strands, deposits of hard water, or chlorinated water that needs to be clarified. This will prepare the hair to receive moisture from the hair. Using products that do not provide moisture. Styling products, such as foam ..read more
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How to Make Managing 4C Hair Easier
Black Natural & Proud Sistas | Natural Hair Care
by Natural and Proud
2y ago
Taking care of natural hair, especially for new naturals can seem difficult and overwhelming. 4c hair in particular, if not properly taken care of can become very dry, brittle and prone to breakage. Part of the issue is that 4C hair doesn’t get enough love. There are a few great YouTubers like GlamMzMore and NappyFu that are great sources for 4C naturalistas, but even with these options, it can still be hard to find info on how to properly care for your hair. Here are a few tips on how to care for your 4C hair and make it easier to manage: Keep your coils moisturized Moisture is key for all na ..read more
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The Best Types of Products for 4C Hair
Black Natural & Proud Sistas | Natural Hair Care
by Natural and Proud
2y ago
Type 4 hair can be the most fragile hair type leading to breakage. But if you keep it properly maintain and moisturized, type 4 hair can be incredibly strong and versatile. Because of the structure of coily hair natural oils from the scalp can’t travel down the hair shaft leaving the rest of the hair dry. This means it’s important to find the right products to restore, maintain and seal in moisture. Here are some product suggestions that will help protect and moisturize your coils. Moisturizing shampoos Sometimes a co-wash isn’t cutting it and your hair requires a good shampooing, but regular ..read more
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4 Techniques for Preventing Frizz in 4C Hair
Black Natural & Proud Sistas | Natural Hair Care
by Natural and Proud
2y ago
One of the most common issues among naturals with 4C hair is frizz. This only gets worse during the summer months, especially if you live in a high humidity area. Because type 4C hair tends to have little to no curl definition, most rock twist and braids outs to create a more defined curl. After spending an hour styling your hair the last thing you want is a head full of frizz. Here are a couple of steps you can take to help prevent or reduce frizz in your styles. #1 Wash in Luke Warm Water I am a big fan of hot showers, they give you that extra clean feeling and the steam is great for opening ..read more
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Fake Hair Porosity Tests Exposed and the Real Way to Test
Black Natural & Proud Sistas | Natural Hair Care
by Ariane (Editor-in-Chief)
2y ago
Does your hair dry up super fast after moisturizing? Most likely High Porosity. Does your hair acquire buildup easily, has a hard time receiving moisture, but the moisture lasts for a long time once moisturized? Most likely Low Porosity. Neither of these problems? Medium Porosity Now, that is the real, fast and easy way to know what your hair porosity type is. There are tons of infographics being spread around and websites promoting a FAKE hair porosity test. The sink or float hair strand in water test is not the real way to determine porosity. In fact, a few scientific resources have spoken ..read more
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