“The elasticity of the strand combined with the curves of the coil gives 4C hair the ability to form and mold into braids, twists, curls, and countless shapes without the use of pins, rubber ...

“The elasticity of the strand combined with the curves of the coil gives 4C hair the ability to form and mold into braids, twists, curls, and countless shapes without the use of pins, rubber ...

4. Protective Styling Protective styles are key for retaining length and moisture, particularly for textured hair. “Styles like box braids, twist outs, and cornrows are ideal for dry 4C hair ...

My hair type is 4C, the tightest curl pattern on the hair ... From cornrows and French braids to crochet braids, twists, and ...

Even though all curly hair is beautiful, not all curl types are created equal. If you have 4C curls, you know that your tightly coiled strands are more fragile and prone to breakage than any other ...

When it comes to protective hairstyles, I've tried just about every look that you can think of: box braids, twists ... I have coarse and fragile natural 4C hair, so a leave-out sew-in is out ...

and each one is a weak point in the hair shaft. 4C curls are often so tight that each coil bends and twists onto other strands, causing more friction and fragility.

Since May, I’ve tried out a lot of protective styles: French braids, mini-twists, twist outs ... routine — ideal for low porosity 4C natural hair — that comes after shampoo, but before ...

From their TWAs to bra-strap length ponytails, braids, twists and even wigs, these stylish women confidently show us how versatile and fun 4C hair can—and should—be!

From their TWAs to bra-strap length ponytails, braids, twists and even wigs, these stylish women confidently show us how versatile and fun 4C hair can—and should—be!