Andre Walker, a multi-award winning celebrity hairstylist, uses the scale to classify hair types and use this classification to provide the right care for each hair type. According to this scale, 4b hair is kinky, tightly coiled, and Z-shaped. Here is the guide to 4b hair .
Walker's Ladder
The Walker scale has been adopted by many hair professionals to identify hair types and care for them properly. Hair is classified according to texture, by numbers, and according to thickness, by letters. It is from this system that frizzy, fragile, Z-shaped hair is classified in category 4b.
Characteristics of 4b hair
Type 4 hair looks very similar and it is not always easy to identify it clearly. Identification is necessary since it requires care that is well adapted to its characteristics. 4b hair can be of different textures. It can be fine and wavy or it can just as easily be rough. The pointed Z-shaped pattern helps determine that it is indeed 4b hair.
4b hair tends to shrink. It curls easily and the hair appears shorter than it actually is. However, this problem can be solved, as can the disadvantages associated with this hair type. It also tends to dry out.
Hair care 4b
The foundation of care for all types of frizzy hair is hydration. 4b hair must be hydrated so that it retains moisture. To hydrate and restore the hair, it is recommended to use natural oils, such as coconut oil and jojoba oil, to massage it. Then, let the oil sit for a few hours before washing the hair.
It is also important to condition your hair when you wash it. A deep conditioner should also be used about twice a month to keep the moisture at a good level. It is also recommended to wash your hair in sections to prevent tangling and breakage. This is also a way to stretch your hair and prevent it from shrinking. You can use clips to section your hair.
Since 4b hair is fragile, it needs to be detangled with your fingers . A fine-toothed comb or brush will always damage the hair. However, a wide-toothed comb can do the trick if used gently. When the hair is wet or damp, this is the time to stretch it. 4b hair should be touched and handled as little as possible to maintain its natural state and prevent hair loss.
4b hair should continue to be cared for while sleeping. Pillowcases can absorb moisture and make hair dry. A silk pillowcase is recommended, but it's best to sleep with a satin bonnet to keep the moisture in. It won't be damaged when morning comes.
