How To Care For Extremely Coily Hair

Extreme coily hair is beautiful. While caring for it can prove a real challenge, we’ve got some easy tips that will help you properly nurture and care for your coily crown.

Understanding The Hair Texture

Extremely coily hair, often referred to as Type 4C hair in the natural hair classification, is characterized by tight curls and coils. Its unique structure can make it prone to dryness, tangling, and shrinkage. However, with the right care routine, you can enhance its beauty and unleash its full potential.

1. Hydration is Key:
   Extreme coils thrive on moisture. Regularly moisturizing your hair helps combat dryness and promotes elasticity. Opt for water-based moisturizers, leave-in conditioners, and consider the LOC (Liquid, Oil, Cream) or LCO (Liquid, Cream, Oil) method to seal in moisture effectively.
2. Gentle Detangling:
   Detangling extremely coily hair requires patience and a gentle touch. Finger-detangling is a preferred method, as it minimizes breakage. If using a comb, choose a wide-tooth comb and start from the tips, working your way down to the roots. Detangle while your hair is damp or coated with a conditioner to ease the process.
3. Protective Styling:
   Protective styles like twists, braids, and bantu knots can help reduce manipulation, preventing breakage and promoting length retention. Ensure that your styles are not too tight to avoid unnecessary stress on your hair strands.
4. Deep Conditioning Regularly:
   Extreme coils benefit greatly from deep conditioning treatments. Use a nourishing deep conditioner with ingredients like shea butter, coconut oil, and aloe vera like our 2in1 Sapphire Deep Conditioner and Leave In Treatment. Deep condition every 1-2 weeks to help your hair maintain moisture, softness, and improve overall hair health.
5. Low-Manipulation Styles:
   Opt for low-manipulation styles that minimize constant styling and combing. Styles such as twist-outs, braid-outs, and wash-and-go’s can showcase your natural texture while reducing the risk of breakage.
6. Trimming as Needed:
   Regular trims are essential for extremely coily hair. Trimming removes split ends and prevents them from traveling up the hair shaft, promoting healthier and stronger strands. Trim only when you notice split ends. Trimming when not necessary may result in you cutting new growth.
7. Nighttime Care:
   Protect your coils at night by using a satin or silk scarf, bonnet, or using a satin pillowcase. This reduces friction, minimizes tangling, and helps maintain your style for longer periods.

Bottomline

Taking care of your incredibly coily natural hair requires you to embrace and appreciate the beauty that comes naturally with your particular texture. Unleash the full potential of your coils with a regular, gentle care regimen that emphasises hydration, protection, and little manipulation. Remember, you are a gem.