![]() ![]() As much as we love 4c hair, we have to admit that maintaining it can be an intimidating task. I accept my hair for what it is: thick, multi-textured, kinky-curly and beautiful.With its tight coils, sharp angles, and naturally voluminous texture, 4c hair is the tightest of all type 4 locks. There are things that type 4 hair can do easily that no other hair types can do, and that’s a great thing. Whilst it’s amusing to see the versatility of what type 4 hair can do, it doesn’t bother me that my hair doesn’t easily lay flat or doesn’t have that sought-after silky shine. We do live in a world where hair that is ‘laid’ is glorified. Even though the style I ended up with didn’t quite achieve the look I was going for, I’m not going to get down on myself or my hair because of it. Your hair is unique – and that’s okįor me, this was a fun experiment. Styling curls, kinks and coils is definitely not a one-size-fits-all kind of deal! Each hair type or texture uses different tools and methods to get similar results. Even after a few days, the under layers of my hair were still damp – not a good look for healthy hair or scalp! But also I’ve observed that the style sets in place much better with a more intense source of heat, especially for us type 4s – locking the style in place before shrinkage sets in!įor some people, this style worked just fine with three products instead of four, some used creams, some used hair ties, some used pins… watching different people trying this style out reminded me of how important it is to know your hair, and to change methods as needs be. For one, this style takes AGES to air dry. I don’t own a hooded dryer and I kinda wished whilst drying my hair that I did. That doesn’t mean that there’s anything wrong with thick hair at all – it is the absolute best for voluminous styles – but it does make a massive difference when to achieve a look that is more weighed or slicked down. Hair that is very dense and thick just doesn’t quite hang the same way. I’ve seen this look tried on a variety of hair types, and in my opinion, the best results have been on low-density hair (regardless of hair texture or pattern). I would never have tried out a custard, plus a gel, plus another gel, plus a mousse – ever! Whilst the results were quite heavy, sticky and a real labour of love, I actually got my hair the flattest that it’s ever gotten in over four years of natural hair! I know what I’ll be using next time I try out a slick low puff or bun. Don’t be afraid to try new product combinations What did trying the Wet Look teach me? 1. This is a little close-up of my hair after 2-3 days of scarves, gel, edge control and patience! A short video summary is available on my Instagram here. I covered my hair with two scarves – one for the front of my hair and one to keep the length of my hair at the back in place – and air dried. Starting out on freshly washed and deep conditioned hair, I worked in sections – without small sections, this would have been a complete fail! I also had my mist spray bottle to hand to keep my hair soaking wet.ħ.I believe wholeheartedly in having fun with my natural hair, so why not?Ĭheck out the video here to see my method and results: My Method ![]() She also provided a method and products that I thought would work for me. Her curl pattern is similar to mine and her results were pretty good. However, a video by Janae Mason inspired me to give it a go for myself. ![]() Initially, I thought that this would only work for wavy or curly textured hair – so not for me! Whilst I do have some curls and waves, the majority of my strands are of the kinky-curly variety. Does the Wet Look work for Type 4 Hair though? NaturalNeiicey (pictured) shows how it looks paired with a glossy glow – think lounging at the poolside in the sun, looking effortlessly bronzed. It’s created by adding large (and I mean LARGE) amounts of curl defining products – gel, mousse, creams – to your hair to slick and weigh it down, and then drying it in place so that the ‘wet and wavy’ look is maintained. Just in case you’ve never heard of it before, the Wet Look is a hairstyle that looks wet when your hair is actually dry. Link in bio ❣️Ī post shared by S H A N E I C E C R Y S T A L on at 3:12pm PDT New video just went live on my channel on how I got this “wet” hair look.Business in the front, party in the back! □□ #naturalhair #naturalneiicey ![]()
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