Your hair is unique, and understanding your particular hair texture is key to caring for it effectively. The hair type chart, which you can use to find the natural pattern of your strands, is a ...

Since the 90s, the 1a-4c hair chart has become a staple way for many Black women to categorise their natural curls but has it created more issues than it solves?

Shestock What Is 4C Hair? According to Gibson, 4C textured hair is very tightly-coiled in ringlets or springs, which makes it the most fragile of all hair types. It’s also known for shrinking a ...

Curly hair is naturally more prone to breakage, but that doesn't mean long, healthy 4C hair isn't achievable. Here are expert tips for natural hair growth.

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This feature explores if the hair type scale actually creates more segregation among natural hair types rather than helping.

THE CLAIM: Black hair does not grow easily. “Good hair” or looser curl patterns are special because they can grow more in length. Before securing all of her well-deserved Grammy wins at the ...

Dry 4C hair can feel like an uphill battle, but with the right approach, you can restore moisture and keep those curls thriving. 4C hair is naturally prone to dryness due to its tight curl pattern ...

ESSENCE rounds up 10 hair care products for 4C hair growth. Think products that are ripe with castor oil, jojoba oil and more.

One of our editors put the hair-care brand with products made specially for 4C hair to the test.