So, you have researched and discovered that you have KINKY 4b/4c hair type, which is very fragile. You have also learned that it is very important that you use good hair products to care for your hair. Moisturizing is the key to keeping hair healthy. However, it won't matter how much you moisturize or condition your hair, if you are not handling it right.
Okay, I tell my clients over and over how important it is to wear protective styles - Twists, Cornrows, Braids, Coils, Tuck and Roll Styles - because for those with fragile hair types it’s one of the key areas of length retention.
Make a mental note, write it down, or carry a key chain that says "when you wear protective styles this helps prevent breakage of the hair, matting and tangles." Not to mention that great moisture retention the styles provide.
Once you have learned which products and protective styles compliment and promote hair growth for your hair, stick with that regimen. Be smart to notice the difference in how much breakage you experience, the amount of split ends that appears, and eventual growth.
Because of the frailty of 4b/4c hair, you might want to finger-comb your hair instead of using a wide tooth comb or a brush each time you detangle your hair. Finger-combing is more gentle on your hair and you can feel when hair is tangled or snagged. Yes, it takes a lot more effort with your hair when Finger-combing, however, this method should help to reduce hair breakage even more.
One thing is an absolute when it comes to healthy hair care. It is a routine of consistency. You must keep up this routine of low manipulation to see some worth while results. You can't do this for one week, or even two weeks and see massive results. Healthy hair care takes months of consistency!!
Hair that is textured like ours grows on the average of 1/2 inches per month.
Okay, I tell my clients over and over how important it is to wear protective styles - Twists, Cornrows, Braids, Coils, Tuck and Roll Styles - because for those with fragile hair types it’s one of the key areas of length retention.
Make a mental note, write it down, or carry a key chain that says "when you wear protective styles this helps prevent breakage of the hair, matting and tangles." Not to mention that great moisture retention the styles provide.
Once you have learned which products and protective styles compliment and promote hair growth for your hair, stick with that regimen. Be smart to notice the difference in how much breakage you experience, the amount of split ends that appears, and eventual growth.
Because of the frailty of 4b/4c hair, you might want to finger-comb your hair instead of using a wide tooth comb or a brush each time you detangle your hair. Finger-combing is more gentle on your hair and you can feel when hair is tangled or snagged. Yes, it takes a lot more effort with your hair when Finger-combing, however, this method should help to reduce hair breakage even more.
One thing is an absolute when it comes to healthy hair care. It is a routine of consistency. You must keep up this routine of low manipulation to see some worth while results. You can't do this for one week, or even two weeks and see massive results. Healthy hair care takes months of consistency!!
Hair that is textured like ours grows on the average of 1/2 inches per month.
