No matter the shape, embracing 4B hair texture can only benefit. Remember to care for it properly, or you risk efficiently drying out and knotting up single-strand knots! Unfortunately, that’s easily remedied! Here are a few easy tips to keep your locks healthy and gorgeous.
1. Loose Waves
If your hair is straighter at its roots and forms loose S-shaped waves towards its ends, this is known as the 2b hair type. With proper products and styling techniques, 2b hair should be relatively straightforward to care for and maintain.
As with other wavy styles, your locks may be susceptible to frizz. A thorough detangling routine and adequate hydration should help your locks remain manageable and manageable.
Your waves won’t form spirals like curly hair types do; therefore, they tend to be subtler. Consequently, you don’t require an abundance of product or hours of heat styling in order to look fabulous with your waves; your natural beachy waves can be enhanced using light curl mousse or cream for additional volume and texture – don’t forget an anti-frizz serum for smooth locks – they deserve it!
2. Tight Curls
Many people mistake wavy hair for curly, but if your tresses contain tight ringlet curls with an approximate circumference around a marker, this indicates 3A curly hair – a springy texture featuring visible, bouncy coils which can be extended and defined using the product.
Type 3B hair possesses tightly compressed S-pattern coils with precise or loose helixes, experiencing moderate shrinkage but needing regular conditioning treatments to retain moisture and shine.
Breyer suggests those with this curly type may experience more frizz and require stronger-hold styling gel than other curl types within their family, suggesting humid-blocking products to add definition and reduce frizz, such as cream gel or styling milk. She advises using the plopping or squisshing-to-condish technique post-shower to hydrate and define their strands.
3. Frizz
Type 2b hair is defined by its flattened roots that gradually wavier toward the bottom in an “S” shape, becoming wavier as you progress down towards its tip. While this wavy texture can help achieve hairgoals naturally, it requires daily hydration to remain manageable and soft.
Frizz can be combatted using humidity-blocking products like the Orlando Pita Well Behaved Anti-Frizz Cream Serum from GH Beauty Lab test winner Orlando Pita or leave-in conditioner with shea butter to add nourishment without weight. When shopping for shampoo and conditioner formulas, try opting for ones without sulfates which may reduce buildup that may leave your locks dull or greasy.
3B hair features tighter spiral curls than 3A and may range from loosely packed ringlets to tight corkscrews that resemble pencil lead. Frizz can vary depending on weather and styling routine; hair detanglers may help make managing these coils easier during busy days.
4. Dryness
Although most focus on type 4 hair when discussing moisture needs, all must ensure their locks remain moisturized for healthy locks that won’t frizz or can help create your desired style. Moisture plays an integral part in keeping hair nourished. It keeps it looking its best while also aiding styling efforts.
Type 2b hair is medium-textured and usually features soft S-shaped waves toward its ends, giving strands an S shape. You may experience dry roots while oily tips – so using sulfate-free shampoo and conditioner won’t strip it of its natural oils and leave it looking too oily or too dry.
Your hair has high porosity, easily absorbing water, oils, and products like conditioner. As it’s also susceptible to frizzing, using an anti-frizz and humidity-blocking product like Function of Beauty’s leave-in treatment could also help shield it against heat damage.
