Are you wondering how to take care of your 4c hair and keep your curls looking fresh and bouncy? Well, we're here to help. 4c hair is tightly coiled and delicate, so if you have 4c hair, you probably know that it needs some love and special care to stay healthy and gorgeous. To find out how to take care of your 4c hair, keep reading!

How To Care for 4c Hair

Keep your hair moisturised

With 4c hair, it is natural for it to feel dry sometimes, which is why it is important to keep your hair moisturised. Moisturised hair feels softer and is less prone to breakage. Here are some ways to moisturise your hair:

• Use a pre-poo: A pre-poo treatment can help by adding a layer of moisture before washing, so less moisture is lost during the washing process. To learn more about what pre-poo is, check out out post on what is a pre-poo.
• Deep condition regularly: Deep conditioning gives your hair a boost of hydration and nourishment, keeping it well-moisturised, healthy, and bouncy.
• Use hair masks: Hair masks are a great way to hydrate your hair whilst strengthening and protecting it. Homemade hair masks are a good option as you can customise the ingredients based on what works well for you hair. Check out our post on homemade hair masks to learn how to make your own DIY hair mask.

Detangle your hair regularly

4c hair is more prone to tangles than other hair types, making regular detangling essential to avoid knots and breakage.

How to detangle your hair:

1. Add a product with slip to your hair, such as a leave-in conditioner, to help detangle more easily.
2. Use a wide-tooth comb to gently comb through your hair, starting at the ends and working up.
3. When you find a knot, gently pull the hairs apart with your fingers.

Tip: Never detangle on dry hair as this can cause breakage.

Do regular trims

Regular trims ensure that split ends are cut off. Split ends can cause bigger breakage, hindering hair growth. Don’t shy away from trims; they will help your hair grow healthy.

Protect your hair at night

Wrap your hair with a silk head wrap or wear a silk bonnet before bed. This reduces friction between your hair and the pillow, preventing breakage and frizz. You can also use silk pillowcases for extra protection.

After you learn how to take care of your 4c hair, play around with different looks and accessories and rock those curls with confidence. For more Black hairstyle inspiration, and how to's on Afro hair care, explore our Afro hair tutorials.