Hair Type 4
Posted by Lil This is where the hair classification system starts to refer to ‘black people’s hair’ exclusively. Although some people with this hair type would say that their hair falls into different sub-categories ('a' at the front 'c' at the back etc), it still helps to know how one can generally care-for their hair, so I personally find this chart very useful. Let’s begin with some interesting facts about black hair: 1. The hair growth rate of African people is 0.9cm per month whereas Asian people enjoy a growth rate of 1.3cm per month 2. African hair is more fragile in comparison to European hair 3. African people generally have black and curly hair that is dry in nature 4. Balding can be seen more in African and European people as compared to people of Asian origin 5. Elasticity is lower in black curly hair and higher in light coloured hair 6. Type 4 hair can range from coarse, wiry, thin to fine hair with lots and lots of strands densely packed together. People with the latter often describe their hair as ‘carpet-like’. Type 4a hair resembles defined coils that often have the circumference of a chop stick or crochet needle. There is a definite 'S' pattern and it has more moisture than 4b. The texture can be fine and wiry and can often have areas where the hair is more 3c. Due to the fewer cuticle layers than other hair types, this hair has less natural protection from damage. A celebrity with this hair type is Solange Knowles. Type 4b hair has less of a defined curl pattern but more-so than that of a person with 4c. The texture of the hair is cotton like, wiry and often very tightly coiled. Hair can up to 75% of its actual hair length when wet. When washing this type of hair use a heavy and creamy cleanser. Products that contain honey and coconut are great for detangling as they have lots of slip and allow you to detangle with ease. Deep condition your hair weekly to keep your coils hydrated and seal in moisture with hair milks or styling butters. A celebrity with this hair type is Esperanza Spalding. Type 4c hair resembles what I like to call a sponge. It looks almost identical to 4b hair - except the curls are so tightly wound that the curl patterns are not defined atall. This hair type is often remarked upon as being the most “challenging” or at least more so than that of a person with 4b hair. This hair type can shrink more than 75% its actual hair length when wet. When washing your hair always co-wash as shampoo suds strip your hair of much-needed moisture. Deep condition every 3 days to maximise the strength of your coils. Heavy creams are great for elongating and defining your otherwise blurred curls. A celebrity with Type 4c hair is Erykah Badu. When it comes to wash day for Type 4 hair (if possible) begin by separating your hair into sections of about 6 and either loosely braid or twist these sections whilst applying conditioner to the ends of your hair (as this is the eldest and therefore most fragile part of your hair). This acts as a 'Pre-Poo' (pre shampoo) and protects your hair's natural and precious oils from being over-stripped by your shampoo. Products that contain coconut oil or avocado oil are fantastic for sealing the hair from the outside – preventing internal moisture from escaping. Similarly when it comes to conditioning the scalp, the particles are small enough to be absorbed into the skin allowing all the beneficial nutrients seep right in and work their naturally fantastic magic. For your hair-type Hug My Hair recommends Palm down...it's just a conditioner and Vintage. References:
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