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How to take care of your 4C hair like a professional

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4C hair is very fragile as it is prone to shrinkage and dryness easily (Photo: Courtesy)

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 hair type does not have a defined curl pattern – the pattern has to be defined by twisting or shingling. It is also the most fragile hair type and is prone to shrinkage and dryness.

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