Hair like mine??
YayaMarie
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in Hair Type 4
I'm starting to get a little conscious because I'm looking at photos of ladies that have very springy coils. Mine are kind of kinky. I don't know what my hair type is but I do know that I am in the 4 family. Anyone else is this family want to say hey and let me know what products they use (I use Oyinhandmade) it would be nice! 
I know that I am not alone, so 4's where are you at!? :sunny:
I know that I am not alone, so 4's where are you at!? :sunny: 0
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Trying to find a hair twin is ridiculous, ain't it. I have tight springy coils, and have only found one person up here with the same. I look at the ladies here who are fours and say, "huh? My hair don't do that?" hehe
I know we can't big up other forums, but nappturality is a cool place to check out; i'm a member.
As for products: Different strokes, different folks. But in my experience, I found that conditioners and regimen make more of a difference than "products" for my hair in regards to softness and tangles. The only thing I highly recommend is tigi bedhead moisture maniac conditioner. I think it's great for us gals with dry stresses. And I'd try to use it at least every other day, too, wet of course. That stuff is amazing with detangling. Also, I'm having wonderful length retention with fingercombing, in the shower, with that conditioner.
Moisture: quality greases and heavy oils. That's all that works for me. Butters (like shea butter) seem to sit on my hair. I'm incorporating them into my night routine, but on first day wash...haha. no.
As for "grease", I recommend Carol's Daughter's Mimosa Hair Honey. I don't hear it talked about widely on this board, but I love that stuff over my conditioner. I've had great success too with pure, virgin coconut oil, and castor oil. Coconut oil has replaced the MHH for the time being...
Check out this youtuber. I love her hair! I thought I would have hair like hers, but mine is much thinner and a lot more coily. But the shrinkage and dryness level is about the same. Anyway, she does a great tutorial on finger combing and detangling. Detangling is the key to healthy coils for sure:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EKD-O-AC-60
I use products on 90% dry hair.
Wash: Dr. Bronner's Peppermint Castille Soap.
Conditioner: Tigi Bedhead Moisture Maniac/Suave Humectants
Moisturizers: Long Aid
Styler: Ecostyler Clear/ Vitamin E Oil
You'll definitely learn your hair. And you'll see just how beautiful (and different) it is from everyone else. All of our hair is unique.
I use products on 90% dry hair.
Wash: Dr. Bronner's Peppermint Castille Soap.
Conditioner: Tigi Bedhead Moisture Maniac/Suave Humectants
Moisturizers: Long Aid
Styler: Ecostyler Clear/ Vitamin E Oil
I burn my cash on other stuff)
I don't use anything particular interesting or hip like many ladies here. My current leave-in is a mix of Trader Joe's Nourish Spa condish, water and olive oil.
I tried Long Aid curl activ. gel but my hair felt hard and I had to really work to co-wash it out so my deep conditioner can penetrate.
...Tried shea butter but it was too waxy. My hair is naturally low sheen and it made it duller.
I love Africa's Best Olive Oil deep conditioner, Vo5 instant condtioners and Finesse Moisturizing for co-washes...amla and olive oil for warm oil treaments, sealing, and mixtures. I also make my own spritz mix with mostly filtered water, a bit of ABOO dc or TJ, olive oil, a couple of drop of essential oil or perfume oil for scent.
Some of my YouTube inspirations (and possible 'hair twins' or at least hair cousins) are:
http://www.youtube.com/user/cynthiarf
http://www.youtube.com/user/mwedzi
when I had my locs i watched
http://www.youtube.com/user/chescaleigh
I know I'm forgetting something or someone but my children are driving me nuts.
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Basically I consider advice from any curly type 3 and 4 about basic care (save the hardcore popping curls & shine-achievement parts etc.) ..but even things like cold water rinsing helps mine too.
In my house everyone (t1 to t4) uses the same products only w/ tweaks. My dh uses my shampoos and occasionally the cheap conditioners, the kids use everything but less of it depending on texture.
I guess I'm not convinced yet that the different hair types need a lot of special items. I think the differences are in frequency and amounts. I rarely touch the shampoo but my youngest and dh need it more. The rest of us are cowashers and I need my deep conditioners.
I'm writing a book but I'm trying to say that maybe don't discount the advice/products/regimen of ladies with looser curls. Maybe just adjust for your own hair?
which habit keeps covered and prevents us from seeing.
- Jean Cocteau
gah, i love cynthia!!:love2::cheers:
which habit keeps covered and prevents us from seeing.
- Jean Cocteau
I use leave-in (kinky curly know today, beauty without cruelty, and giovanni direct), Aubrey Organics Honeysuckle Rose or Island Naturals (protein), Ohm Sweet Hair Pudding, and Castor Oil.
My winter regimen was Qhemet Biologic Amla/Olive Heavy Cream mixed with Olive/Honey Hydrating Balm, Aloe Vera Gel, and oils(Amla, Homemade Growth Oil).
Get up to $10 off your first order at http://www.iherb.com. Use discount code: CAR231.
My Blog: http://kinkyrhonnie.blogspot.com
A board for people who are 4b, non "curly" (the 'n' word, you know which one) hair types is cnappymenow. You may find product recommendations there, too.
Much more important than the products, to me, is the technique. For example, leaving my hair to dry loose will give me tangles to cry for (3+ hours of detangling). I've tried sooooo many products that people promise will make miracles happen on my hair, but no miracle. No one product is sooo much better than many others. But these are the ones that have been okay for me:
Shampoo: Trader Joe's Nourish Spa
Conditioner: Trader Joe's Nourish Spa or V05 Vanilla Mint Tea or V05 Free Me Freesia
Deep Conditioner: Aveda Damage Remedy Intensive Treatment or Neutragena Triple Moisture Hair Mask or V05 + mayonnaise
Leave in: Qhemet Biologics Burdock Root Buttercream or Oyin Handmade [buylink=http://www.curlmart.com/Oyin-Handmade-Whipped-Pudding-p-353.html?utm_source=naturallycurly.com&utm_medium=text-link&utm_content=curltalk-post-text&utm_campaign=oyin-whipped-pudding]Whipped Pudding[/buylink] or Organic Root Stimulator Olive Oil Lotion
Oils: castor oil, coconut oil, olive oil