From wash routines to shrinkage and growth checks, anyone with an undefined textured has begun to label it as “4C”, while comments argue whether or not their hair fits into the type.

As one creator said, “Convince me this isn’t my hair!” While the 24-inch buss down days are far from over, the new ...

Those of us with tight coils are very familiar with the care and maintenance of 4C hair. It's the tightest curl type out there — and is often categorized as the most difficult to look after.

Lots of people have a combination of different hair types. For example, you could have type 4C at your crown and 4A at your temples. The key is to understand what each type needs so you can style ...

4C hair is similar to 4B hair, but its zigzag pattern is way tighter, making its many kinks and angles almost imperceptible to the naked eye. It's the most fragile hair type and it experiences the ...

Jamila-Lee, founder of Girl Free the Fro, seconds this: "You don’t really see tutorials or videos for a 'wash and go' with 4C type hair. To me, that's when your hair is in its most natural form." ...

Consider your curl type a guide to your hair care routine. “Each curl type requires different maintenance when it comes to product, heat application and moisture,” says celebrity hairstylist ...