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Excellent 4C Hair Products!
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items Hair products & tools for Kinky, Coily 4C (pen spring) hair. FYI: My hair is high density, fine strand.
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4C Hair Products
Hair products that keep my Kinky, Coily 4C hair clean & moisturized for wash day & more
Best gel for my 4c hair! I love that it's non-hold. The fragrance is natural essential oils, not pthalates. No mineral oil, no paraffin.
SHEA MOISTURE Coconut & Hibiscus Curling Gel
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Best detangler for 4C hair that I've found. I have perfume sensitivities & this doesn't bother me.
KNOT TODAY LEAVE-IN CONDITIONER - Kinky-Curly Hair Care
Conditioning co-wash. No sulfates to dry your hair. You don't need to use another conditioner step with this. I detangle on the next step.
As I Am Coconut Cowash Cleansing Conditioner 16oz x3
Excellent Conditioning wash that's also inexpensive. Use conditioning wash to not strip your hair with the detergents in shampoo.
As I Am Jamaican Black Castor Oil Cowash 16oz
Non-toxic straight braiding hair! Most braiding hair is harmful to the you and the braider. It releases formaldehyde & other chemicals that cause reproductive harm. Belle Société hair is different & non-toxic.
Belle Société Braiding Hair Straight Bundles
Non-toxic ombré braiding hair from Belle Société. No formaldehyde & other toxic chemicals!
Belle Societe Rich Ombre 1b/30 Deep Wave 22in Braiding Hair 3 Bundles, Child, Teen, Adult, Unisex
Detangle your hair with a cruelty free product that has natural ingredients. The fragrance is from essential oils. I use this as a rinse out detangler. This is the step where I detangle my hair. 1. Cowash 2. this detangler 3. twist hair with Kinky Cu...
SheaMoisture Raw Shea Butter Deep Moisturizing Detangler 8 fl oz
Hair tools
Hair tools to protect & style your delicate 4C strands on wash day & every day
Don't lose product on the leave-in step. Use this microfiber towel to soak up excess water. Microfiber towels won't snag your 4C hair & make it knot up. I follow the recommendation to not put leave-in in my hair when it is dripping wet. I use thi...
Turbie Twist - The Original Super Absorbent Hair Towel - Microfiber ...
Absolutely essential to have shelves in the shower to hold your hair products. You don't want to have to step out because you forgot something!
Shower Accessories - Caddies, Shelves & Organizers
This shelf is perfect for storing your hair products on wash day has 4 tiers & uses a tension rod. This is the best for shower stalls where you can't use suction to put the shelves on the shower walls.
Corner Shower Caddy 4-Tier Tension Pole
Double row detangling comb. Always start at the ends of your hair to detangle or you'll rip your hair.
Conair Styling Essentials Detangling Comb, Style & Detangle Various Colors
My favorite detangling comb because I can hang it from a shelf while I'm working on my hair.
Conair Wide-Tooth Shower Comb with Hook Handle, Detangles & Distributes Conditioner - Walmart.com
The wide teeth on this comb protects your hair. I'm an easy natural…I don't not finger detangle!
Amazon.com: Conair Wide Tooth Detangling Comb
Here me out! This is made for drying cars, but I use it on my hair because there is nothing to snag on my delicate strands and pull my hair out. I wrap this gently around my hair to soak up excess water before I put in my leave-in.
Pennzoil Waffle Towel: Ultimate Drying Towel
The best towel to dry my hair or let it sit & soak up excess water while I dry myself off. It doesn't pull or snag my hair.
Pennzoil Waffle Towel Ultimate Car Drying Towel, 3 Count
I love this bonnet dryer because I can use it & move around, it stores easily, and it is lightweight. And, it's inexpensive. I use it if I want to set my hair for a twist out.
Conair Soft Bonnet Hair Dryer, Portable Hot Conditioning & Styling, 4 Heat Settings
Bonnet dryer. The conditioning ions are supposed to tame frizz
INFINITI PRO CONAIR Conditioning Soft Bonnet Hair Dryer, Ionic Technology
These flexi-rods are covered with satin cloth. They won't snag your hair. I use these for quicker drying of my hair. 4C hair will not miraculously be straightened with these, FYI.
Kitsch Flexi Rods Heatless Hair Curler, Satin Covered Curling Rod, Rosewood 6pcs
Make your own clip-in extensions. It's important to get the U-shaped wig clips; the straight ones won't stay in your 4C hair. I'm about to try the tutorial from Loveth Speaks to make my own with the Belle Société braiding hair.
50Pcs 32mm Snap Wig Clips for Extensions
Wig clips (u-shape to stay in your hair) to make your own clip-in hair extensions. Use non-toxic hair. You can follow the tutorial by Loveth Speaks (& others) to make the hair match your 4C texture.
30 Pieces Wig Clips U-shape set with thread
Plain ol' regular bobby pins I've been using for ages. I need them if I'm not wearing my hair in an afro or twist out. They work!
Goody Small Bobby Pins, Hair Pins, Secure Hold for All Ages, Black, 45 Ct (comes in 1-8 pack)
Protect your hair! No pull pony tails holders so they won't snatch your hair out when you remove them.
Goody Ouchless No‑Metal Braided Hair Ties, Black, 30 Count (also comes in 3 or 4 packs)
Protect your thick hair. No snapping in two when you try to put them in.
Goody ComfortFlex Ouchless Black Seamless Elastics, No-Slip Grip Hair Ties, No Snag, for Thick Hair, 8 Count - Walmart.com
4C Hair YouTube Vids & Channels
My favorite YouTube channels & tutorials for 4C hair
Natural hair & extension Tutorials from adorable Loveth Speaks
Loveth Speaks YouTube
Follow the link to the frizzbot. Find out what the weather may do to your hair today! I used to always use NaturallyCurly's frizz forecase, but the site that bot it shut it down sadly.
CurlsBot - Frizz Bot
Natural hair video: How to part your hair for braids
HOW TO EASILY PART YOUR OWN HAIR FOR BRAIDS | DETAILED FOR BEGINNERS
I don't straighten my hair, but this is the technique to straighten 4C hair without relaxing it for a silk press.
4C Hair The BEST blow dry technique to prep for a silk press
Save money & make your own clip-in extensions if you, like me, love your natural 4C curl pattern, but want to add volume. Loveth Speaks tutorial on YT
DIY $2.80 kinky curly CLIP-INS with Straight Braiding hair
Tutorial. A Hairdresser shows how to make clip-in extensions & tells what clips to get (U-shape, not straight). She does this with human hair, but follow the other tutorial I posted to make the synthetic hair coily.
DIY Budget-Friendly Clip-Ins Tutorial: Make Your Own Extensions at Home
Hats & Beanies & Head Scarves
Hats & Scarves designed to not damage your hair & gifts for your 4C friends
Satin lined cable knit beanie so your 4C curls won't get damaged.
Orange Foldover Warm Slap w/ Pom
A turban like Mama used to wear, but lined in satin
Mustard Satin-Lined Knot Turban
Satin lined turban to protect your 4C hair with a fun print that has adjustable ties inside for a perfect fit
Olive Print All-Satin Knot Turban
100% silk double lined print turban in orange & yellow. This is luxurious & will protect your 4C strands. They deserve it.
All Silk Turban - Mustard Floral
100% silk turban that will protect your strands. Get a perfect fit using the adjustable hidden drawstrings. This is luxurious!
All Silk Turban - Blue Peach Floral with hidden adjustable drawstrings
All silk feel without the silk price. This pretty in blush pink vegan fiber satin bonnet protects your hair while the adjustable straps let you adjust the fit.
Speckled Blush All-Satin Knot Turban
This regal looking turban is all-satin, but of vegan fiber for the silky feel without the silk price. It has adjustable ties to get the perfect fit.
Olive All-Satin Knot Turban
This color will be gorgeous next to your skin! This all-satin vegan turban will protect your 4C strands while looking wonderful.
Rust All-Satin Knot Turban