How can I make my 4c hair looser?

How can I make my 4c hair looser?

If you just want a looser curly look that will make styling easier, I would definitely recommend that you try twist-outs and braid-outs. There are many you tube video tutorials on these if you just search "4C braid out" or "4c twist out tutorial" or something like that. You can also try bantu knot-outs.

How do you loosen tight curls overnight?

Type 4C: You have hair as densely packed as 4B, just with less definition as well as more shrinkage. The hair texture, which is tightly coiled like all Type 4s, ranges from super fine and soft to coarse and wiry. It's incredibly delicate hair. Try using a humectant with a creamy consistency as a leave-in product.

How do I stretch my afro hair after washing it?

Let your hair mostly dry, and then use a hair dryer on low heat, not so much that you straighten your hair, but to stretch your curls slightly. Always use heat protectant when you apply heat to your hair! Remember, shrinkage is part of the natural beauty and versatility of your hair!

Do I have 4b or 4c hair?

4b hair has a “z” shape pattern and has a more fluffy cottony appearance. 4c hair looks similar to 4b hair type only it is more tightly coiled. In its raw state (no products added and freshly washed) it does not have a defined curl pattern.

How do I stop my 4c hair from shrinking?

To find out the width, start by taking a single strand of hair and laying it flat on a table. If you can barely see the hair or feel it between your fingertips, then you have fine hair. If the hair strand looks thick and appears to be textured, then the hair is coarse.

Do twists stretch your hair?

Twists are probably the easiest of stretching methods because you only need to weave two strands at a time. You can part your hair in as many sections as you want, depending on how you want it to look and how much time you have. Big sections will be faster to do, and the manipulated curl pattern will be bigger.