Perfect Hair Ideas for Kinky Hair

Nappy, kinky curls, resistant, bad, coarse-you’ve heard all these terms describe 4c hair. This is such a big misunderstanding! Little do people realize how versatile this hair is, and if given proper care, can do a lot.

Many black women are aware that their kinky hair can be texturized, relaxed, pressed or even weaved for that versatile style they may wish to have at any time. New natural hairstyles are taking the market with a swing, and everyone is noticing it. Micro-blades, two-strand twists, locks, afros and afro puffs are taking the scenes by a storm, and are definitely here to stay.

If you are a woman with type 4 hair and reading this, you are privileged! Your hair type gives you the best of both worlds. Your hair versatility lets you rock any look, and switch it up in whichever way you please. You can go an extra mile with a sew-in weave, human hair wig/weave or tape-in. You are at liberty to play with any style you have in mind. While at it, consider the following:

Mix and match a few styles here and there. For example, flat twists and Bantu knots can be held high in a ponytail, with half a wig on the back side or a clip-on extension added. You can switch up the dram by accessorizing your style in whichever way you deem best.

Perfect Hair Ideas for Kinky Hair

Or, if that does not fancy your liking, you can explore the fishtail style that involves laying the sides and back flat to achieve a short, textured style on the top part. For a wavy look, hair extensions will come in handy. Alternatively, you can achieve curls by twisting on braiding your hair loosely the previous night then unraveling the twists the next morning.

Attain extra control of your kinky hair by applying twist-outs, braid-outs or flat twist-outs: just braid, two-strand twist or flat-twist your wet tresses in small sections. The smaller the sections, the tighter the curls achieved. Sit under the drier or allow your twists to air dry then undo them to unleash beautiful ringlets by the help of shea butter or pomade. This is such a versatile style and can be done on either natural or relaxed hair.

Pro tip: Achieve bigger, bouncy curls by trying a Bantu-knot out, medium curls will be achieved by setting the hair with twists and extra tiny waves by braid-outs.

Go simple by trying out a neatly swept back afro,  secured with a fancy, jeweled headband.

Ladies with curly hair can also rock a mo-hawk! This is achieved by braiding, cornrowing or flat-twisting either or both sides of your head, and allowing the rest of your hair to pouf in a gorgeous eruption of volume. Your hair length will determine whether you should set your hair in braids, Bantu knots or twist-outs for those extra curls. Go extra by setting your hair in wavy yet sexy curls by wetting your hair on rollers or perm rods and spraying a little setting lotion.

This just to mention but a few. The list goes on and on! Keep it locked for more tips on natural hair styling suitable for type 4 hair.