10 Best Products to Define Type 4 hair
Maintaining 4c hair can be a struggle. The hair type tends to dry out quickly, it is prone to breakage and shrinkage may cause your tresses to appear up to 75% shorter in length. Another issue those with 4c hair run into is finding products to define its texture. If you’ve experienced any of these problems, check out this list. These products will help you retain moisture, length and get your 4c curls defined and popping!
1. The Doux Big Poppa Defining Gel
The Big Poppa defining gel is taking the curl world by storm! This one product solution for definition is long lasting and smells amazing! Big poppa is a water-based product created to keep hair frizz free, define all curl types and leaves hair soft and shiny.
2. Shea Moisture Coconut & Hibiscus Curl Enchaining Smoothie
Shea Moistures curl enhancing smoothie is enriched with natural ingredients that are perfect for your 4c hair. Ingredients such as coconut juice and oil condition the strands leaving them smooth and frizz free. This smoothie will leave your curls soft, bouncy and smelling amazing.
3. Uncle Funky’s Daughters Thirsty Curls
Keeping moisture locked in your hair is very important for maintaining 4c curls. If you’re a fan of the LOC method a good leave in conditioner is key. This spray revitalizes curls that have become frizzy and hydrates freshly washed hair. It works well with other products, is light and residue free.
This multipurpose gel will leave your 4c curls looking Amazing! Not only does the product smell great, it leaves your tresses moisturized and retaining length. The glossy shine gel can be used for braids, twist outs, wash and go’s and even laying your edges down!
5. Miss Jessie’s Curly Meringue
This Miss Jessie’s product is especially made for 4c girls! The cream focuses on eliminating Frizz and defining kinky, coily strands. The curly Meringue can be utilized to obtain the perfect 2 stand twists, puffs, and transitioning relaxed hair to its natural state!
6. As I Am Leave in Conditioner
The as I Am Leave in Conditioner is key to 4C styling. This product increases curl durability by 5%, makes detangling easier, and increases hair strands. The conditioner creates a more manageable mane and leaves your hair ready for any styling you wish to do!
7. Aunt Jackie’s Don’t Shrink – Elongating Curling Gel
If your hair is prone to shrinkage, this is a product you may need to try. This Elongating Curling Gel is packed with moisturizing conditioners such as flaxseed, she abutter and extra virgin olive oil. Not only do these ingredients ensure stretched hair and defined coils, they promote long term hair growth!
8. Rucker Roots Texture Styling Mousse
If you have 4c hair and need a good mousse, your search is over. Rucker Roots award winning Texture Styling Mousse was created for all hair types. The product is 100% vegan and packed with ingredients like Ginger *Turnip* Carrot Root Oils, which promotes healthier hair while keeping your strands in place.
9. Carols Daughter Hair Milk Refresher Spray
Keeping 4c curls looking fresh and new is essential. This spray helps your coils go from frizzy and old to looking redefined and moisturized. Packed with agave, natural oils and vitamins, the spray penetrates your strands, resulting in healthy, refreshed curls.
10. Curl Dynasty Twisted Definition Twisting Cream
The Curl Dynasty Twisted Definition Twisting Cream is a must try! This product works best on those with thicker hair textures (3c-4c). The cream consists of marshmallow and ginger root, Shea and Aloe. All ingredients which are great for defining each curl, leaving them light, shiny and full of bounce while also giving your tresses the nutrients it needs.