I am a 4b/c and I went from combing with an afro comb (without detangling at all, I didn't even know what it was)  to brushing to fingerdetangling. Yes at first fingerdetangling takes, FOREVEEERRRR but you'll learn to be able to do it faster. Patience is still the key though!

As I said my hair texture is a 4b/c but mostly 4/c. Now that my hair is getting healthier and healthier and I've learned that patience goes a long way. I have also discovered more and more 4b coils in my hair. I've always had like 4 coils at different places in my hair but maybe my hair is 4b and not 4b/c.. Maybe my hair is just dry 4b hair :/

Wether my hair is 4b or 4b/c doesn't really matter to me as long as it is healthy and my hair actually shines by itself with no products in it! (*fierce*).
Yes it is normal to have more than one hair texture on your head. But to able to identify the different hair textures that sometimes look a like we will take a closer look at them while still keeping it easy.

Type 1: Straight

• Fine/ thin
• Very soft & shiny

B:

• Medium
• Voluminous

C:

• Coarse
• Bone straight

Type 2: Wavy

A:

• Fine/thin
• The hair texture is like an S.

B:

• Medium
• Frizzy

C:

• Coarse
• Tends to be resistent to styling.
• Very frizzy but has thicker waves.

Type 3: Curly

A:

• Loose curls
• Thick & full
• Frizzy

B:

• Tight curls
• Combined textures but mostly curls.

Type 4: Kinky

A:

• Soft
• Very fragile as all type 4 hair textures.
• Tight coils
• Curl pattern

B:

• Wiry
• Very fragile as all type 4 hair textures.
• Tight coils but less curls than 4A.

 

In the beginning of my hair journey I was a product junkie. I ended up with several jars that were almost full. Later on I understood that I was using them the wrong way but I have also learned that simplicity is the best for my hair.
The IC Fantasia Hair Polisher Styling Gel is one of them. I was so happy that my hair finally gonna be sleek and laid ,but no... No match at all, my hair got even more coily and shrunk :|.. I was so disapointed ant the jar was so big that I had to find a way to use it even if my hair didn't like it.

By adjusting the amount of hair gel and mixing it with different oils and creams I finally managed how to use it for my hair. My hair doesn't get sleek or laid but this product smooths my hair. I am still looking for something for my edges but that's another story.

+ It is alcohol free and doesn't flake or leaves a white residue unless you use too much. Less is more.

Where to find it?

If you stay in Sweden like me then you can find it in basically any african store that sells hair products. I think I bought mine for about 60-70 Swedish crowns. Which I think a little too much ,but it was a big jar and I'm only using a little bit at the time so I'm good.
If you don't know where to find an african store or if you stay outside Sweden than you buy it online for a cheaper price, I can guarantee you that but keep in mind that some sites don't offer free shipping for all countries.

How I use it?

Stay updated for that plus tips and pictures.

Over oiling

Carrot, Moroccan, EVOO, Argan, Orofluid, Castor, ... The list is long of the oils that are good for your hair. I personally thinks that you can use any oil in your hair and see improvements, as long as your hair is healthy! 

How do I start?

Number one is to find out what kind of hair you have to deal with. What is your natural hair texture, is it coarse/fine, thick/light and so on. To help you I'm gonna keep it really easy and take it step by step but let me remind you that I am not a pro at any of the things I write about. I am just speaking of my own experience. That can make it easier for you since I can share my pros and cons with you.

Hair texture

The bottom picture is the Andre Walker’s Hair Classification System and unfortunately I don't remember the name of the top chart.   

Knowing what hairtype you have is important since obviously all products don't suit for all. Even when you know your hair type it can be tricky to find what your hair loves and don't like at all. Keep in mind that the last thing you want is to become a product junkie or even a natural junkie(natural/organic hair care junkie).

My hair texture is 4B/C. It is mostly 4C but at some spots around my head I have some 4B's. It is normal to have more than one hair texture! So don't get scared or think that you have/are doing something wrong if you find some curls in your 'fro.

Girl, I don't think that this natural thing is for me. It probably wont suit me. Wait what?

• No, going natural isn't for anyone because it takes a lot of patience and time. If your hair is damaged you need to make it healthy first for it to grow out healthy. Your hair probably is growing anyway with all that damage/or without harsh damage BUT healthy long hair or hair that looks just OK. I choose healthy hair.
• Yes, once you learn how to take care of your hair and keep it that way you will see your hair's real potential to grow, shine and bounce. We love that :)