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Safe Heat Styling for Type 4 Hair: My Voluminous Blowout Routine
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items I love my curls, but sometimes a girl needs maximum volume. I recently stretched my Type 4 hair using heat, and the results were chefs kiss. The goal was big, fluffy, stretched hair without compromising my curl pattern or risking heat damage.
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The Tool (The Investment)
Prep & Protect
The Finish (Locking it In)
The Tool (The Investment)
know, she is an investment, but for thick Type 4 hair? This tool is non-negotiable. It cuts my drying time in half and the heat control technology ensures I'm not frying my curls while stretching them. The comb attachment is the MVP for getting that ...
Dyson Hair Dryer | Dyson Supersonic™
Prep & Protect
If you are using heat, you need to think about bond repair. I apply this before the blow dryer touches my hair. It strengthens the strands, reduces breakage, and adds a crazy amount of shine. It’s lightweight enough that it doesn’t weigh down the vol...
Bonding Oil with Amla Oil
If you are using heat l I would recommend this it’s my staple in my routine . I apply this before the blow dryer touches my hair. It strengthens the strands, and adds a crazy amount of shine. It’s lightweight enough that it doesn’t affect how the hai...
Heat Protection | Shop by Benefit
A cult favorite for a reason. I use this for structure and hold. It helps define the hair while blow-drying so it doesn't just turn into a puffball, but it leaves zero crunch. It makes the hair feel soft and manageable while you work through sections
Chief Rocka Xtreme Moisture | Curl Defining Mousse
The Finish (Locking it In)
We want movement, not a helmet! This hairspray is perfect because it locks in the style and combats humidity (essential for NYC living), but my hair still bounces when I walk. It gives that salon-finish shine without making the hair feel sticky or ha...
Flawless Finish Hairspray - Flexible Hold