How can I straighten my 4b hair?
Use your rat-tail comb at the base of the root and holding it taut, clamp the flatiron over the section in front of the rat-tail comb and slide both through. The comb helps keep the hair even straighter. Repeat all over the head, and you’re done the work.
What does a 4b hair look like?
Type 4b. Type 4b hair has densely packed curls that are tighter than 4a. 4b curls resemble tight curls that aren’t as tight as the 4c curls. 4b curls bend in a way that makes them have a zig-zag pattern.
What temperature should I straighten my 4b hair?
The optimal temperature for flat ironing your natural hair is the range up to 150°C (302°F). The fact is that you’ll need to sacrifice your hair’s moisture to make it straight. If your hair doesn’t go straight after a while, please don’t continue to turn up the heat. This could lead to significant heat damage.
Is shea butter for hair?
Shea butter is also very moisturizing for the hair and scalp. People with curly and coarse hair textures benefit from using shea butter as a sealant to keep moisture in their hair and increase softness.
How many times should you moisturize your hair a week?
We recommend that you moisturize and seal once or twice per week to maintain healthy moisture levels. You should also incorporate protein treatments as needed, but avoid using too much protein. Creating the right balance is important.
How often should you wash 4b hair?
every 2 to 3 weeks
Shampooing and Co-Washing 4b Curls I wash my hair every 2 to 3 weeks depending on oil build up. Everyone is different, but generally washing 4b hair types every week may be too often. Washing too often can cause your hair to dry, which like I said above, can lead to breakage.
Does 4b hair have curl pattern?
Type 4B hair does not have a clearly defined curl pattern, and it’s soft and fluffy. Its tight coils form a “Z” shape, and it resembles a zigzag shape with sharp angles, which makes this hair type extremely prone to dryness.
How many times can you straighten your hair before it gets damaged?
It’s generally suggested that heat styling be done not more than once a week. Natural hair should always be freshly shampooed, conditioned, and completely dry before heat styling. Straightening dirty hair with a flat iron will only burn oil and dirt, which will lead to more damage.
How often should you straighten your natural hair?
“You should not flat iron natural hair more than once a month, especially if your hair is color-treated or damaged,” says Powell. “Even once a month can be considered pushing it, so if you are flat ironing that frequently, it’s important that you are hyper-aware of your hair’s health.”