When you think of 4C hair, flash back to the picked-out Afros that Pam Grier and Angela Davis rocked in the 1970s. There is no distinct curl pattern in this type, which makes it extra hard to detangle. Though the dense texture makes it difficult to get definition, on the other hand, you get tons of volume.
Celebrity examples: Lupita N'yongo
Product recommendations: Curls Creme Brule Whipped Curl Cream ($13), SheaMoisture Jamaican Black Castor Oil Strengthen & Restore Treatment Masque ($13)
— Additional reporting by Ariel Baker
Jessica Cruel was a former assistant editor for PS Beauty.
Ariel Baker (she/her) is the former associate editor for PS Beauty. Her areas of expertise include celebrity news, beauty trends, and product reviews. She has additional bylines with Essence and Forbes Vetted.
