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.
Besides, how often should you moisturize 4A hair?
4A hair may need to be moisturized every day or every other day. You can use oil if your hair is particularly dry. Coconut oil works well for adding moisture while you shape your curls because of its ability to penetrate the hair shaft, unlike most oils.
One may also ask, should I wet my 4A hair everyday?
Can you wet African American hair everyday? Yes, you can wet natural hair everyday, and it is actually advised to do so to maintain moisture. Let’s be clear though: by wetting your hair, we don’t meanwashing it. We simply mean rinsing natural hair either in the shower or spritzing water over your hair.
How do I rehydrate my 4a hair?
Moisturize and Seal
Think of leave-in conditioners as the first line of defence against dryness. The best leave-in conditioners for 4a hair are water-based, rich in hydrating ingredients and provide enough slip to reduce friction between your strands, reducing the likelihood of tangles and knotting.
How can I soften my 4a natural hair?
When shampooing, concentrate on just the scalp and not the hair itself. Allow the water and lather to wash away any dirt or buildup from the hair strands. After cleansing the hair, follow-up with a moisturizing conditioner to rehydrate your hair and soften your curls.
What 4A hair looks like?
Type 4a hair has medium-sized, loosely packed curls. The curls have a springy S-shape and are about the size of a crochet needle. If you look closely at the 4a hair type, you’ll notice the curls are not as interlocked as 4b or 4c curls. Each 4a strand independently curls or spirals away from other neighboring strands.
What products are good for 4A?
Coconut oil is great for 4A hair because it seals in some of the easily lost moisture. Be sure to use with a heavier moisturizer like shea butter to maximize the conditioning.
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.