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4c hair is beautiful, but for many women, it comes with a distinct set of challenges. And even though 4c hair is incredibly resilient, those who have it often find themselves dealing with issues such ...

Taking care of your 4C curls can be challenging, especially if you recently went natural. 4C hair is the ‘coiliest’ hair texture – made up of hair strands that have a very tight zig-zag pattern. This ...

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As we have noted, 4C hair is particularly prone to dryness. Its tight kinks prevent the flow of sebum through the hair strand. As such, it requires being moisturised even more than other hair types.