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Despite what most people think, not all natural hair products are made the same. And depending on your natural hair type and porosity, your product needs will differ from one natural to the next. Listening to your fave influencer isn’t enough – here’s what to look for in natural hair products, including tips to help you understand which natural hair product will work for your hair type and hair porosity.

Choosing the best products for low porosity 4c hair should be an intentional process.

For 4c low porosity hair, having a solid arsenal of go-to products can be the difference between healthy hair and dry hair.

You don’t need a million and one products. Investing in 3-4 high-quality, moisture-rich products and tools will take you further than using a whole range of products that may not work for you.

Here’s what you need to know!

It’s simple, really: the best curl defining products for 4c hair are ones that are moisture-rich (aka water-based!), hella conditioning, provide ample slip and lock in all that glorious moisture.

Contrary to popular belief, it’s not hard to pop and define 4c coils. Here’s how!

Conditioners are the unsung heroes of wash day.

Simply put, the best conditioner for dry natural hair is one that is rich and slippery, makes your hair incredibly pliable and lubricated, and reduces friction in your strands.

Here are the best conditioners for natural hair!

Using a leave-in conditioner for 4c hair can, in many cases, make or break your entire natural hair regimen.

Think about it: leave-in conditioners are the first leave-in stylers you apply to your hair after wash day.

When choosing a leave-in conditioner for your beautiful 4c hair, you must understand your specific hair needs This is especially true for 4c coils that are more prone to breakage due to the tight curl texture.

Here are the best leave-in conditioners for 4c hair!

Shampoo is a non-negotiable in any solid natural hair routine. Clean hair is the only clear path to healthy curls and coils – in other words, dirty hair is not healthy hair! Opting to forgo shampoo will result in negative adverse scalp and hair issues such as constant dryness, chronic buildup and scalp inflammation, which can lead to hair loss.

A well-formulated shampoo will not dry out your hair. Here are the best shampoos for natural hair!

Using a heat protectant when heat styling natural hair is a non-negotiable. Heat protectants are designed to protect your coils from the harsh heat of your tools, keep your hair from reverting and encourage a sleeker, silkier look. Here is the best heat protectant for natural hair!

Having a hooded dryer for natural hair at home may seem a little extra, but the benefits of investing in a hooded hair dryer cannot be overstated. Not only does it make your wash day experience more of a self-care experience (and less of a chore), but it will do wonders for the look, feel and overall hydration levels of your natural hair. Here’s how!

Looking for the best natural hair gifts for that special natural in your life? We’ve collected some of the latest and greatest natural hair tech, products, home goods and lifestyle products that will show your natural-friend just how much you care. These products will also make a great Christmas gift for the holidays.

We can all agree that cotton is not a natural’s friend. Sleeping directly on cotton will suck the moisture out of your hair, reducing the longevity of your style and increasing the likelihood of breakage. Using silk bonnets, silk pillowcases and even silk scrunchies for natural hair can significantly improve the overall look and feel of your coils.

Here’s the science behind using silk for natural hair, including our fave silk staples.

Rice water for hair has made quite the name for itself as a “miracle hair growth recipe”. While nothing in life can grow your hair overnight, many naturals claim that their hair has significantly improved in elasticity, shine and definition, as well as length retention, after using it. There are also some naturals have experienced adverse effects to using rice water, such as dryness, breakage and shedding – the polar opposite of healthy hair. Let’s get into the science behind rice water for natural hair.

Having a deep understanding of the best deep conditioners for 4c hair is imperative to keep dryness and breakage at bay. 4c hair can be healthy, hydrated and happy, just like other hair types. And the best deep conditioners for 4c natural hair aim to do just that! Here are the best deep conditioners for 4c natural hair.

Protein sensitivity is a relatively under-researched topic in the natural hair world. Many naturals often cite adverse effects after using protein treatments and protein-based products, such as brittle, stiff hair. Protein treatments are meant to strengthen the hair, not dry it out. If this sounds like you, you may be “protein sensitive”. Here’s what you need to know about protein sensitivity, including the best products for protein sensitive hair.

Olaplex has been made quite a splash in the natural hair community over the past couple of years. A salon-grade brand, Olaplex’s mandate is to repair, protect and strengthen all hair types for visibly noticeable results. Many naturals wonder, as the brand is not targeted directly to coily hair, if using Olaplex for curly hair is worth the hype. Here’s everything you need to know about using Olaplex for curly hair.

Using clay masks for natural hair, although quite popular in the natural hair community, is a relatively new concept in the modern beauty world. Many naturals swear by clays for detoxifying, detangling and defining their coils, but, just like all things in life, there is a right and wrong way to use clay masks. Here’s the ultimate guide to using clay masks for hair, including which clay is best for your hair type and porosity!

Camille Rose hair products are well-known and well-loved in the natural hair community. Boasting a “natural is best” approach to their ingredients and product formulation, this brand has become a household staple in almost every natural’s arsenal. And although their products target curly-coily hair, it’s important to understand which of their collections will work with your hair type, porosity and strand width. As such, here are the top Camille Rose hair products for Type 4 hair!

Fact: having a protein treatment in your routine is essential for breakage-free coils. Unlike deep conditioning, where the aim is conditioning, moisturizing and softening the hair, natural hair protein treatments are to strengthen and support the cortex and cuticle layer, which helps to strengthen the strands, reduces breakage and increase elasticity.  Not all protein treatments for natural hair work the same, so it’s important to create a protein regimen that caters to your porosity, curl texture, hair width and density. Here’s the skinny on the best protein treatment for natural hair!

Not all leave in conditioners for natural hair are formulated the same. Some are formulated with moisture in mind, containing a plethora of film-forming humectants and conditioning agents to soften and moisturize the hair. There are some that contain varying-sized proteins that aim to promote strength in the hair’s cortex, increasing the hair’s rigidity. And then there’s everything in between: products that are moisture-protein balancing, are heat protecting, fill in cuticle gaps, etc. It can be overwhelming trying to navigate the expansive world of natural hair products, especially leave-in conditioners, but we got you! Here are the best leave-in conditioners for natural hair in 2021.

Since the brand’s inception, Mielle has focused on providing high-quality natural hair products for curly-coily naturals. With the successful launch of their first line of products, the Advanced Line formula, Mielle has grown to be a household-name brand, finding success in their subsequent launches. Here’s our take on the Mielle Organics Rice Water Collection and what products you should grab from the collection (if any). 

When it comes to choosing the best products for high porosity hair, there’s a lot that needs to be taken into consideration. High porosity strands are sensitive, so the products you choose will make or break your high porosity hair routine. In particular, high porosity needs products that are restorative, strengthening, conditioning, and moisturizing to reduce friction between the strands and help fortify the cuticle. Here are the best products for high porosity hair!

Fact: low porosity hair struggles with moisture absorption. Due to the flat and tight cuticles, your (v expensive) products tend to sit on top of your hair, causing product buildup. As such, your low-po hair requires lightweight, penetrative and highly moisturizing products to encourage absorption. Here are the best products for low porosity hair to achieve happy, hydrated coils!

Gels have a bad rep in the natural hair community for being drying and flaky, but properly formulated gels can lock in moisture effectively to make your curls pop and shine all week. Here are the best gels for natural hair for your wash and go’s, twist outs and other natural hairstyles!

Learning how to deep condition natural hair may seem intuitive, but many naturals are not deep conditioning optimally enough to keep moisture locked in all week. Deep conditioning is more than just doing a hair mask – it’s a science that consists of knowing your hair type, porosity, and product formulation. Here’s how to deep condition like a seasoned pro to keep your coils happy and hydrated.

Shampoos must be a staple for low porosity naturals. Because low porosity coils are flat and tight, product buildup rapidly occurs on because products tend to sit atop the hair strands instead of penetrating. To combat product buildup (and the dryness that comes along

DevaCurl has been a prominent and visible natural hair brand for the last decade, however many of their long-standing customers (including their affiliated influencers) have recently expressed that DevaCurl products have damaged their hair. Here’s the scoop of the DevaCurl scandal and what you need to know.

Let’s be real – natural hair products can be quite expensive, and sometimes inaccessible. But nothing’s more accessible than making your own DIY natural hair products at home. Many moisturizing, rich ingredients can be found right in your kitchen! Here are our fave recipes

Not all natural hair products are made the same. Product formulations vary across the board, and in some cases, the ingredients are subpar and cannot support the fragility of natural hair. Brands will often use these subpar ingredients to meet their bottom line, rather than quality ones.

Having a strong and solid natural hair routine is more than just having an arsenal of products. The quality of your natural hair tools will make or break your routine. Some of these tools facilitate the absorption of your products, while others provide the hydration your curls need to remain strong. Here is the utlimate list of natural hair tools you need in your routine!

Natural hair loves oils, but not oils work the same way. Some oils are able to penetrate into the hair shaft and repair damage and breakage from the inside out. Some sit at the surface level, and are best as sealants. Some are great for high porosity natural hair, some are better used on low porosity naturals. Here’s a deeper look into the wonderful world of hair oils for natural hair and which oils are best for your hair porosity and type.

Social media is ladden with hair gummies, vitamins and lollipops that are unsafe and unregulated. Nutrition is a vital part of a solid and well-rounded beauty routine, but it’s important to understand which vitamins are best for natural hair and why. Here are the best vitamins for natural hair!

Protein treatments work to replenish our protein levels in our hair, which can slowly weather away due to environmental conditions and mechanical wear. The Aphogee Two Step Protein Treatment and Two Minute Reconstructor are both top contenders in replenishing your protein levels. Here’s how to use them!

Leave-in conditioners are a crucial part of your natural hair routine – they lock in precious moisture from the previous wash day, prevent split ends and single strand knots, and keep your coils soft to the touch. Here are the best leave-in conditioners for natural hair!

Deep conditioners are 100% necessary in any natural hair routine. Moisture that is lost to the environment and our fingers are replenished by the hydrating ingredients of the deep conditioners. Here are the best deep conditioners for natural hair!

Did you know that natural hair types can shrink up to 75% of its original length?! Natural hair shrinkage indicates healthy, balanced hair but sometimes we just want to show off our tresses. Here are 5 actionable things you can do to combat shrinkage (without compromising health!).