I’ve been natural for years now and it has truly been a journey. I’m constantly learning new methods and techniques that work best for my hair. The thing I struggled with the most was finding products that worked for my hair. There are so many styles I’ve tried that ended up being a fail but I finally figured out what works for me! Here is how I changed my 4C hair styling game.
Identify The Problem Area!
When I first decided to go natural, transitioning from getting a relaxer every 6 weeks to not at all was not easy for me. However, looking back I think it was one of the best decisions I could have made for my hair… I just needed to learn how to care for it. Alongside finding the right products for my hair, I had trouble finding hairstyles that I could actually execute. For years I stuck with rollers and Bantu knots because it was the only thing that worked. I’ve always wanted to rock a twist out, but I had been attempting to do it on my hair for years and was unsuccessful. After a while, I gave up trying and assumed twist-outs on 4C hair were impossible.
Get A Hair Consultation With An Expert!
A few months ago I had the pleasure of attending an Uncle Funky’s Daughter event for their Maximum Thermal Protection line. They had a Q&A portion of the event where I asked the stylist: “Is it possible to achieve a twist out on 4C hair? I’ve tried multiple times and it just never works for me.” Little did I know the answer was YES, it is possible with the right technique. After talking to the hairstylist at the event I realized I was doing it all wrong. She talked me through the technique of blowing out my hair using the Primer, Split End Serum, and 3 in 1 Shine Booster, then using a butter or creme to moisturize and set the twists. After the event, I had some Uncle Funky’s Daughter products on hand and was so excited to try the new technique. It didn’t disappoint, my twist out was beautiful! I was so excited and relieved to know that my hair could achieve this look.
If you’ve been unsuccessfully trying to achieve a particular style, I strongly recommend getting a hair consultation with a natural hair expert. This probably wasn’t new information for the other women at the event, but, for me, it was the game-changer that I’d been looking for! It gave me hope that there are so many more styling possibilities when it comes to my 4C hair. I’m so excited to continue my natural hair journey and see what else my hair is capable of! For all of my 4C naturals that are at a difficult point in their hair journey…keep going…there is a way!
xoxo
Jermany (@jermanyonline)
