Type de Cheveux 4C : Guide Complet

The basis of any hair care routine is shampoing et après-shampoing. Look for a shampoing that is moisturizing and creamy and a après-shampoing that has a lot of slip. Feel free to mix products across brands and product lines. Though companies develop products together, every product from a particular product line may not work well for your 4c hair. The point here is to do whatever makes tes cheveux looks and feels its best.

The most important feature in your après-shampoing should be how well it helps you detangle tes cheveux. If it doesn’t provide you with slip, then it’s not a keeper.SheaMoisture Raw Shea Beurre Moisture Retention Shampoo and conditionerare great for 4c and naturel cheveux in general.

The job of a masque capillaire is to replenish the moisture that tes cheveux loses during the washing process. Look for ingredients such as honey, castor oil, aloe vera. Any product that is intended to moisturize les cheveux should also have water as its main ingredient so that’s something to always be on the lookout for. Strengthening conditioners will contain hydrolyzed proteins which are proteins modified to be able to penetrate les cheveux shaft and strengthen it from within rather than sitting on top of it. Our favorite product is theSheaMoisture Manuka Miel &Mafura Oil Intensive Hydration Treatment Masque.

Divide tes cheveux into sections before moisturizing tes cheveux. Then comb each section of tes cheveux with a wide tooth comb. This will makes things much easier when detangling and managing your dense hair.Shea Moisture Strengthen & Restore Leave-In Conditioneris considered one of the best leave ins for naturel 4c cheveux.

Oils form a breathable barrier between tes cheveux and the environment. They help seal moisture into les cheveux, but they also nourish les cheveux and scalp with minerals, vitamins, fatty acids and other nutrients. Some oils also have anti-inflammatory and anti-bacterial properties and can help soothe an irritated scalp. Our pick isNOW Foods 100% Pure Castor Oil!

Being prone to dryness means type 4c hair is also prone to breakage. A hair care routine that prioritizes keeping les cheveux moisturized and supple is therefore imperative. Hair that is moisturized will resist breakage and maintain its elasticity. Hair that is moisturized also looks and feels great and will maintain styles better for longer periods. Products that are moisturizing and softening are to be complemented with gentle protein treatments to maintain les cheveux’s integrity and strength because truly healthy hair requires a balance between protein and moisture in les cheveux strand.

All hair regimens involve the following basic steps. Étape 1 : Nettoyage In the past, there were only shampoos for cleansing les cheveux. Nowadays we have co-washes, cleansing conditioners, and clay washes to name a few. Type 4c hair more than any other hair type is benefitted by co-washing and using cleansing methods that are less drying and more gentle on les cheveux. Étape 2 : Soin Conditioning is the part of the cleansing process where you replace the moisture and oils that have been removed by the cleanser into step one. It is also the step where you detangle tes cheveux using a wide-toothed comb or a detangling brush. The key in this step is using a après-shampoing that provides slip so that tangles become undone easily and without damage. Étape 3 : Traitement Step 3 is where we correct for any specific issues our hair is experiencing. At the minimum, you should be deep conditioning tes cheveux at this step, however, if tes cheveux is weak, you may also need a protein treatment and if tes cheveux is dull and lacking brillance then a hot oil treatment or an oil rinse could be done at this stage. Oil treatments lock moisture in, but they are also great at improving les cheveux’s natural luster and brillance. Étape 4 : Hydratation Never ever skip your soin sans rinçage. Not with 4c hair. Your soin sans rinçage is the cherry on top of the entire wash-day process, but you should always remember to add a light layer of oil or butter such as Shea butter to help tes cheveux stay moisturized for a longer period of time and smooth les cheveux to combat frizz. Étape 5 : Coiffage This is the fun part and also optional. Si tu es twisting tes cheveux you may or may not choose to add a product at this stage. However, if you are going to attempt a rod set or similar style, then you may use a gel or setting lotion or a similar product to help ton style come out nicely. Handle tes cheveux in sections with a wide-toothed comb. The thicker tes cheveux, the smaller your section needs to be in order to be both gentle and effective.

  When choosing your products, especially for type 4c hair, you want to avoid certain ingredients that are either known to dry les cheveux out or sit on top of les cheveux and blocking moisture from penetrating the cuticle and entering les cheveux shaft. Méfie-toi des ingrédients suivants : Vaseline/Gelée de Pétrole/Huile Minérale – These products coat les cheveux strand and so prevent moisture from getting into les cheveux. They also attract dust and lint and lead to product buildup if not removed with harsher shampoos that you probably want to be using on regular basis. Silicones – Similar to petroleum jelly, silicones coat les cheveux strands and can lead to buildup. There are water-soluble silicones though, so when in doubt, check your google machine. As a general rule, any silicone with the PEG prefix is water soluble and fine for use. Parabènes – these are known to disrupt hormone function and linked to various cancers. Sulfates –these are mostly harsh detergents that may dry the cheveux out excessively. Alcools – SD alcohol, denatured alcohol, and isopropyl alcohol are drying alcohols and should be avoided or at the very least used sparingly and only after les cheveux has been thoroughly moisturized. Using alcohol-containing products on hair that is already dry is asking for trouble. Note also that there are good alcohols called fatty alcohols, which are beneficial to les cheveux. These include Cetyl alcohol, Stearyl alcohol and Cetearyl alcohol.

Styling type 4c hair can be a challenge when you’re new at it; however, with time and patience, you begin to figure the styles, products, and techniques that bring out the best in tes cheveux. Curly ‘out’ styles such as tresses and twists out are great for 4c hair. These are low manipulation styles that help promote growth. Styling 4c hair in protective styles such as chignons and twists is also great for 4c hair, especially when these styles keep the ends of les cheveux tucked away and hidden.

C’est la/le parfait(e) style to keep les cheveux up and off your shoulder. It beats the heat, but can also be a protective style all year round. Play with your frange by keeping them twisted or creating a pompadour or sweeping hair to the style. This look is versatile enough to keep yours from becoming bored.

A chunky twist is a fun style for creating volume and is perfect if you need to wear tes cheveux out before it totally dries. It is also a great style to do on stretched hair. What could be easier than putting in 10 large twists and call it a night? This style needs no curl definer, just moisturize hair, twist and then undo for a fluffy face-framing magnifique look.

A tapered cut is a style that needs no styling since the shape does all the work. Doing a tresses-out will elevate the look is a great way to add curl definition to 4c hair that may not otherwise hold much definition. Use a curl defining cream for a soft hold and a longer lasting style.

Roll tuck and pins are coiffures that foolproof. No matter how bad you think you are at styling hair you will be able to do this. Roll, tuck and pin coiffures are perfect for formal occasions when elegance is desired and you can tuck and pin in random ways that create truly unique styles.

bantu knots are great for creating curl definition, but they can also be worn as is for a regal look.

Buns are the ultimate anywhere, anytime coiffures and they are great for type 4c hair as long as they are not done in a way that puts stress on the hairline. Buns may be sleek or messy, high or low and will take you from day to night and from the office to the club.