01.20.22
With Black History month quickly approaching, African American stylists are on the pulse of beauty, much like influencers.
When it comes to styling hair, it definitely pays to be well versed in all textures, and Hair Cuttery Field Education Leader Starr Mason is also a curly girl with type 4 hair, so she’s well versed in one of the most misunderstood, yet beautiful hair types. Industry experts are forecasting that consumers with 4C and 4D hair types are now seeing more products that cater to textured hair.
Also, Mason added for hair care:
When it comes to styling hair, it definitely pays to be well versed in all textures, and Hair Cuttery Field Education Leader Starr Mason is also a curly girl with type 4 hair, so she’s well versed in one of the most misunderstood, yet beautiful hair types. Industry experts are forecasting that consumers with 4C and 4D hair types are now seeing more products that cater to textured hair.
Salon Insight
According to Mason, hairstylists should handle 4C and 4D hair with care and use select products formulated for textured hair types. Her company markets a CBD shampoo and conditioner.Also, Mason added for hair care:
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"Depending on the density (thicker hair uses smaller sections), work in small sections, apply leave-in conditioner after combing out each section with a large tooth comb. Do a 2-strand twist to each section, to help keep the hair manageable and to control the curls until you are ready to create the finished style.
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"4C should be handled with care. It appears to be able to handle anything, but it can’t. Your styling options are limitless! It is about being creative and committing to keeping your hair moisturized, allowing you to create any style. Please note that shrinkage is real. 4C hair is much longer than it appears. You can create a 2-strand twist, a flat twist, a rod set, a shampoo & go (wash & go), a stretch blowout, a blow dry straight and curl, just to name a few.
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"Color damaged 4C hair needs protein with a balance of moisture. A good trim is also needed. With 4C hair, the biggest mistake is not getting it trimmed regularly. The damaged ends will continue to move up the hair strand which will cause more damage. The curls will appear frizzy where the product will not be able to mask the frizz. Avoid using a lot of heat on the damage curls because heat could cause more damage.
- "Being a Coily hair girl, I had to fall in love with my curls. Spend time with them, get to know them. Giving my curls special time. I pamper them, condition them with moisture and give them protein when needed, helping my curls give me full, shining, bouncy, moisturized curls. Love your natural curls!"