Knowing your hair type is important because it helps you understand ways to maintain your hair; what products are best, dos and don’ts, styling and how to achieve a healthy-looking hair. What does type 4c hair look like? You ask…

In its raw state, 4c hair is tightly coiled and does not appear to have any defined curl pattern. In appearance, it looks like cotton and feels soft to the touch when moisturized.

4c hair is prone to experience the highest amount of shrinkage than other hair types

It is delicate and requires a high-level of maintenance because it gets dry and tangled easily. It needs to be moisturized daily to avoid breakage.

After looking through these descriptions and images, do you think you are a type 4c hair? Let me know in the comments section. Don’t forget to check back for more updates. Thanks

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