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Lifestyle · May 1, 2019

How To Care For and Lengthen Curly Hair

Curly hair comes in different types and because of this before you decide how to care for your curly hair you need to know what type it is. However if you have curly hair there is a big chance that your hair is dry, brittle and coarse. If this is the case, worry not because this article will help you learn to care for it.

However Let Us First Identify The Different Types Of Curly Hair

Types of Curly hair:

Type 4 (Kinky hair)
This is the most common African American hair, type 4 is also divided into 2 types (4a and 4b). Type 4a is tightly coiled and when stretched it makes an “S” pattern. It also is moister than 4b. 4b feels like cotton and forms a z pattern when stretched. It also bends instead of coiling.
Type 3C (Curly Kinky)
Hair stylists say this is more than just a sub type but should be a hair type on its own. Type 3c falls between 4a and 3b. The curls are in the form of a corkscrew with lots of densely packed curls. The texture is usually fine
Type 3
This type is divided into 3b and 3a, it forms loop “S” patterns that are well defined and springy. Type 3 is easy to style and straighten with a blow dryer. The difference between a and b is the size of the curls, 3b has bigger curls than 3a.
Type 2 (Wavy Hair)
This comes in a, b and c sub types. The wave sticks closer to the hair and does not bounce. 2c is thick and coarse and more resistant to styling. It also frizzes easily.
2b has medium texture and little resistant to styling. 2a is fine, thin and easy to straighten or curl.
 

 How To Care For Curly Hair

Once you have identified your hair type, you can then decide how you will care for it.

For African American type 4 hair and 3c, you will want to use styling creams, oils and butters. Because it is very fragile, you will have to give it tender loving care with moisturizer. Use a lot of conditioner, a comb or detangling brush to detangle the hair. However do not use a brush to comb the dry hair and when drying, let the hair air dry or use a hood dryer. When sleeping it is recommended you use a satin pillowcase or use a satin cap or scarf.
For 3a and 3b, use clips on the crown of your head to lift top curls, when drying the hair use a diffuser, once the curls are dry, rub a little Herbal Hair Pomade from Just Natural hair and skincare in your palm and gently smooth over the hair. Do not brush or comb the hair while dry and sleep on a satin pillowcase to reduce tangles. For 3a use creams with light moisture and curl definition while for 3b use styling creams with extra moisturizer.
For type 2 hair, use mousses or gels that enhance curls without weighing them down; once the curls are dry use styling lotions, creams, or butters to smoothen the curls. Do not brush or comb dry curls and always sleep on satin pillowcases to reduce tangles and to prevent dryness and breakage.

Stylists Recommend The Following Products For Ethnic Hair

short curly hairstyles black hair is naturally dry and therefore thrives well in a moisturized condition. This is the reason why it is advantageous to apply sulfate free shampoos like DermOrganic Argan Oil Sulfate-Free Shampoo orAlaffia Shea & Virgin Coconut Enriching Shampoo in order to maintain your curly locks. Alternatively, you can try the no-poo method of avoiding the use of shampoo altogether and just applying natural hair conditioners which is often referred to as co-washing but do not do this more than once a week and choose a hydrating formula like As I Am Coconut CoWash Cleansing Conditioner because it contains a special blend of natural ingredients for healthy hair growth thus removing product build-up from your hair between regular washing.

You should avoid using brushes and narrow –toothed combs in lining or combing the hair. Instead, use a wide-toothed comb, which does not frizz or break your hair. The best way to achieve great curls is to set your curls while they are damp. It is also the best way to stop combing your hair. The best way to dry curly hair is to use a microfiber towel. However, instead of rubbing the towel back and forth, blot it dry. This is important because it causes fewer frizzes. For those who need their hair to dry quickly, use a blow dryer, which has a diffuser and set in either low or medium.

How To Lengthen Your Hair It is a sad fact that no matter how well we treat curly hair, it will shrink due to different reasons, but take heart it is possible to lengthen curly hair. When curly hair gets wet, depending on how tightly the curls are wound, shrinkage can considerably reduce your curl. In order to avoid this, here are tips to show off the real length of your curls. You can either braid or twist your hair into parts when it is still wet. Once the hair is dry, you can undo the braid, which leaves your hair with a beautiful texture.