Winter is arguably the best time to wear type 4 hair because there’s no humidity to cause shrinkage or frizz. Although every person with curly hair should anticipate adjusting their hair care routine for the winter months, those with type 4 hair can thrive during the winter time with the right products and tools.
Type 4 hair is the most fragile of all the textures because the strands coil, instead of curl, causing the follicles to become proven to breakage. During the winter months where curls are exposed to dry winter air and hot indoor spaces, moisturizing type 4 hair is paramount to preventing damage.
Every hair care routine is formulated differently, but coily cuties should consider implementing extra moisture by way of moisturizing shampoos, conditioners, leave-ins, oils and tools such as steamers.
From influencers to stylists, here are 8 wash day products type 4 curlies can lean on this winter season.
Moisturizing Shampoos
Moisturizing shampoos aren’t just for silk presses, they can also be used for extra slip during the cleansing process and minimizing tangles to make for an easier detangling process during the conditioning process.
Donna’s Recipe Sweet Potato Pie Moisturizing Shampoo
Tabitha Brown’s hair care line Donna’s Recipe infuses sweet potato extract as a source of biotin, cinnamon to help remove build up on the scalp and vanilla to aid in hair growth. The Sweet Potato Pie Moisturizing Shampoo also contains aloe vera for shine as well as vitamin E and shea butter for moisture.
The Doux Sucka Free Moisturizing Shampoo
Since hair dye dries out hair, curlies with colored or treated hair need extra moisture. The Doux Sucka Free Moisturizing Shampoo is formulated with shea butter to soften curls, silk amino acids to strengthen curls while they shine and aloe for hydrating moisture.
Moisturizing Conditioners
Naturals aiming for soft, luscious curls this winter should not substitute conditioning for leave-in moisturizers, instead they should use both. Moisturizing conditioners boost hydration while adding a layer of protection.
Being MAX MOISTURE Intense Moisturizing Conditioner
Type 4 coils in need of a hydrating boost will feel lusciously soft after using Being’s Max Moisturizing conditioner. The combination of cocoa butter and oat extract work together to hydrate curls while fighting frizz.
4U By Tia Moisturizing Conditioner
Dry natural hair can quench its thirst with Tia owry’s 4U By Tia Moisturizing Conditioner. This conditioner was created with three main powerhouse ingredients: hibiscus oil to strengthen hair health, watermelon extract for softness and silicone Hemi15 to lock in moisture.
Leave-In Conditioners
Naturals who live by the L.O.C method—or the liquid, oil, cream—method can ensure their hair remains moisturized after a shampoo and condition by incorporating a leave-in conditioner in their styling process.
Pattern by Tracee Ellis Ross Leave-In Conditioner
Restoring curls with Pattern’s award-winning lightweight leave-in conditioner is easy on soaking wet hair. Curlies who choose to implement this product into their wash day routines can expect hydrating ingredients like honey and aloe as well as jojoba oil to seal the deal.
Camille Rose Honey Hydrate Leave-In Hair Conditioner
The infamous Camille Rose Honey Hydrate Leave-In Hair Conditioner leaves curls of all textures feeling replenished. Camille Rose’s honey hydrate is made with real honey, olive oil, aloe juice, orange, lemon, sugar maple, and black tea. Expect amazing slip, shine and hydrated definition.
Oils
Sealing in moisture is arguably the most important part of wash days, especially during the colder months. Oils lock hydrating into curls and coils for a moisturized, shiny finish.
Naturally Drenched Watermelon Dreams Oil
Watermelon Dreams is a multi-purpose oil that can be used on the hair, face and body. However, this lightweight serum can be using to fight frizz on dry, damaged and colored hair.
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BREAD Oil
Bread Beauty Supply’s kakadu plum based hair oil is an everyday hydrant, moisturizer and UV protectant. In addition to providing everyday shine, curls are coated in fatty acids to accelerate damage repair.
Although dry coils can be a hassle, using the right wash day products for Type 4 hair can make all the difference during the colder months.
What’s your winter wash day routine? Show us what moisturizing products you like to use and tag us @NaturallyCurly.