We've combed through enough YouTube tutorials and Amazon reviews to know that finding the best products for 4C hair is no easy task. Especially since this close-knit curl pattern has very specific needs, from oils that actually penetrate the hair to organic ingredients that provide protective moisture. But with so many natural hair care products out there, how do you know which ones are the real deal?
Allow us to introduce the best options that actually work for kinky hair types, from edge control pomades to deep conditioning masks. But before we get down to business, here’s what you should look for in products for 4C hair:
- Hydrating ingredients: The texture of coils make it difficult for the natural oils from your scalp to travel down the shaft of your hair. So, as you read the labels on products, look for moisture-enhancing ingredients that'll keep your kinks hydrated. For example, olive oil is good for minimizing moisture loss, shea butter reduces breakage and aloe vera boosts moisture and soothes an itchy scalp.
- Growth stimulators: Healthy hair starts with a healthy scalp, which will in turn help with hair growth. Coconut oil and black seed oil are great options because they penetrate your hair follicles. (Bonus points if they also include any antioxidants, anti-inflammatory or antibacterial ingredients like lavender, peppermint and vitamin E.)
