7 Next Level Protective Hairstyles Keeping Your 4C Natural Hair

            

4c hairstyle

Curls are great, and that’s about it. End of discussion. There isn’t anyone according to us who can make curls look like a bad hairstyle. They’re amazing to have and go amazing with each thing you choose to wear. However, they’re not as easy to keep and maintain.

This is particularly true when you have 4C natural hair. 4C hair is known to be hair with the tightest curls. 4C hair can shrink up to 75% of its actual length. They are prone to dryness and often need to be moisturized.

There are a few hairstyles that can come in handy if you’re looking to protect your 4C curly hair or water wave hair by tucking them away. Come, let’s find out which ones of the 4c natural hair styles can suit you and do you good.

Box braids

Get a bold look with box braid hair

Box braids never really go out of style. They are effortless and act as one of the most proactive hairstyles there are. Box braids with 4C hair can last up to six weeks. All you have to do is twist some synthetic hair into each braid — it will help keep your tresses tight and secure for long periods of time. You don’t have to be worried about how long or short your natural hair is. This hairstyle will prevent any potential damage that over-styling can do.

Ponytail

Get a simple yet confident look with a ponytail

While ponytails are known to leave your hair loose and can eventually lead to your 4C hair breaking, the chances remain minimal. All you have to do is gel up your hair a little to stick them together and then pull them up into a ponytail. This would help secure your hair and would help you create a protective hairstyle.

Bantu knots

Try bantu knots for a jazzed up look

These, as the name suggests, are knots of hair all over your head. They are easy to make and can stay on your head for a long time. All you have to do is moisturize your hair and detangle your curls. You then have to pull out small amounts of hair and wrap them into knots on your head. These will help protect your 4c hair for longer periods by keeping them secure.

Crown braids

A crown braid would be a braid that sits on the top of your head and runs horizontally from one of your ears to the other. It looks like a hairband — only made of your hair! You can choose to braid the rest of your hair behind the crown braid or leave them open — both look equally beautiful.

High bun

Carry a high bun for every occasion

This 4C curly hairstyle involves rolling up your hair in a bun, high up on your head. This neatly packs away your hair in a bun and allows you to have a protected, secure hairstyle for your curls, and prevents them from breaking.

Scarf updo

This one involves your 4C hair up in a hair accessory — in this case, a scarf. This would involve you tying up your hair in a scarf and would allow you to pick the color and design of the scarf. You can choose to wear the scarf however you like and can also sleep with it on. This would keep your 4C hair collected and would prevent breakage while sleeping.

Twists

If braiding looks slightly difficult and time-consuming to you, you can try just twisting your 4c curly hair. You can twist your hair either in two equal parts, on either side of your head, or you could take multiple portions and twist them. This would work in the same way as braids do and would help in securing your hair.

So, these are the seven protective hairstyles which would help you if you have 4C hair. For your synthetic hair and hair accessories needs, we recommend that you visit the Indique Hair store or check out their website online and explore their wide and unique collection. We hope you have fun!