Trying to figure out your hair type can be a tricky process. Especially when you notice curl patterns that fall on the type 4 spectrum. For instance, what are the characteristics to look for when it ...

Even though all curly hair is beautiful, not all curl types are created equal. If you have 4C curls, you know that your tightly coiled strands are more fragile and prone to breakage than any other ...

I always believed my hair was 4C, but after trying this simple method, everything changed. This video breaks down what helped me understand my true curl pattern and why many naturals misidentify their ...

Senior beauty editor Erin Stovall dishes on her 4C curl quest. For years, I begged my mom to let me relax my hair and was beyond thrilled when she finally relented. Over the next six years, I happily ...

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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Women's Health may earn commission from the links on this page, but we only feature products we believe in. Why Trust Us? Curls aren’t a one-type-fits-all. In reality, they are intricate and can't fit ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." Having curly hair is like waking up to a surprise every day. At least it is for me. Some days I’m lucky ...

Curl type is often lesson number one for someone getting to grips with their hair texture, It's all based on categorising hair by curl pattern. "It helps make it easier for people who are new to curls ...

To help build or refine your curl routine, we asked haircare experts for their favorite products across every category—from shampoos and conditioners to curl creams, mousses, gels, oils, and heat ...