How do you treat Type 4A hair?

4a hair should shampoo weekly using a sulfate-free, moisturizing shampoo (yes, they exist!) to keep the scalp clean without stripping the hair of its oils. Some naturals also employ a clarifying shampoo (usually with sulfates) once a month to do a deeper cleanse of the hair.

What are the characteristics of 4A hair?

4A hair is made up of tightly coiled curls with a spiral pattern. Their circumference is the size of a coffee stirrer. 4A curls have a fine to coarse texture. This curl type is prone to dryness, breakage, tangles, and lack of curl definition.

Does your hair grow while transitioning?

Hair grows an average of 1/4 to 1/2 inch per month, so to keep your tresses healthy and looking good, you should aim to trim at least 1/4 inch per month as you transition.

Is Type 4 hair fragile?

Type 4 coily hair is fine and thin or wiry and coarse, with densely packed coils. Coily hair may seem robust, but it’s actually the most fragile hair texture because it has the fewest cuticle layers to protect it from dryness. Its top concerns are maintaining moisture, avoiding tangles and counteracting shrinkage.

What can I put 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.

What is 4A natural hair?

Type 4A hair is coily or tightly curled hair that can look coarse but is actually very soft and delicate. Type 4A hair type has lots of tight coils and forms an “S” pattern when stretched.

How often should 4A hair be washed?

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.

How do you speed up transitioning hair?

Drinking lots of water, eating fruits and vegetables will help your hair grow at its optimal speed. When it comes to styling, you want to ensure that you adjust your techniques so that you don’t cause any hair breakage. Avoid direct heat styling, which can weaken the hair strands and prolong your transition.

How often should you wash transitioning hair?

Co-washing should be your primary option on cleansing transitioning hair, but every so often – whether every week, every two weeks or every month – it will be necessary to shampoo.

Is 4C hair the worst?

While 4C hair has been seen as “bad,” looser type 2 and 3 curls have long been praised as “good hair,” and a curl type those with kinkier tresses should strive to achieve. This has naturally created a texture hierarchy, with an undoubted mental toll.

What kind of hair does a 4A have?

4A hair is easy to identify since it has a well-defined “S” shaped pattern when stretched. The hair forms a clearly visible curl pattern with spirals that have a circumference close to that of a regular crochet needle. This hair type has two textures, fine or wiry.

What’s the difference between Type 4 and Type 5 hair?

Type 4 hair usually looks coarse but is actually very fine and the hair strands are normally thickly packed together. Type 4 hair is the driest hair type which makes it more fragile. Generally, Afro hair is type 4. A common misconception about type 4 hair is that it doesn’t grow long.

What’s the best way to transition to natural hair?

Find your go-to transitioning style The goal is to blend two VERY different textures of hair into one. Try a bantu knot out or a natural girl’s favorite: the twist out. These stretched styles will help make your two different textures have a unified curl pattern.

What kind of hair does a 4A crochet needle make?

4A hair is easy to identify since it has a well-defined “S” shaped pattern when stretched. The hair forms a clearly visible curl pattern with spirals that have a circumference close to that of a regular crochet needle.