Type 4's....where you at?

I actually have no clue what 4 type I am. Right now my hair is doing its own thing. After it is washed there is no definitive curl pattern. My friends and family have described it as one big cotton ball. Actually a couple of guys were curious and thought it was okay to touch it, lol. The things people do when under the influence of alcohol. Anyway, if anyone can figure it out, I would love to know what type you think my hair is.
This is my hair rolled under for a party.
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A random twist-out from a couple of weeks ago. Sorry for the blur.
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I am a 4 and this thread was very helpful. I'm still trying to find what works for me. The information on Dew points was very helpful as well.

hey girls I've a website with the different hair types
http://www.naturallycurly.com/hair-types

Any 4s use the Blended Beauty or Bee Mine lines? I plan on purchasing samples from each. I'm curious if anyone has good things to say.

TriniCherryPrincess wrote:Any 4s use the Blended Beauty or Bee Mine lines? I plan on purchasing samples from each. I'm curious if anyone has good things to say.

I've tried the Curly Butter and Luscious Balanced Cream Moisturizer and they work really well for my hair . The Curly Butter is softening and a good styler for my twists, braids, etc. and the Luscious Balanced Cream Moisturizer keeps my hair moist and makes it plush, like a cottonball lol.

For condish im currently using Herbal Essences Its a Curl Thing which i think is the UK version of Totally Twisted (why are the names so different?????) . I use this because its moisturising it detangles and its easy to get hold of when im doing my food shopping. Though I absolutely love Pantene's Relaxed and Natural Intensive Hair Mask but its more difficult to get hold of as not all the afro hair shops stock that line.

i did try the Curls line to see if it was moisturising im not that impressed and wont be repurchasing. I would like to try the Curl Junkie line one day it sounds very moisturising and thats more what im focused on. Qhemets is hard to get here as they dont ship internationally so there is an option to buy it from a stockist in Europe but the exchange rate between the Euro to the pound is ridiculous plus the postage makes it seriously expensive! There is a hairdressers in South London that does it but they are often out of stock and its one purchase per customer so im still yet to try

Fen wrote:

TriniCherryPrincess wrote:Any 4s use the Blended Beauty or Bee Mine lines? I plan on purchasing samples from each. I'm curious if anyone has good things to say.

I've tried the Curly Butter and Luscious Balanced Cream Moisturizer and they work really well for my hair . The Curly Butter is softening and a good styler for my twists, braids, etc. and the Luscious Balanced Cream Moisturizer keeps my hair moist and makes it plush, like a cottonball lol.

Ok, that's good to know! Were those from the Bee Mine line?

TriniCherryPrincess wrote:

Fen wrote:

TriniCherryPrincess wrote:Any 4s use the Blended Beauty or Bee Mine lines? I plan on purchasing samples from each. I'm curious if anyone has good things to say.

I've tried the Curly Butter and Luscious Balanced Cream Moisturizer and they work really well for my hair . The Curly Butter is softening and a good styler for my twists, braids, etc. and the Luscious Balanced Cream Moisturizer keeps my hair moist and makes it plush, like a cottonball lol.

Ok, that's good to know! Were those from the Bee Mine line?

Sorry, I should of clarified first. Yes, those are from the Bee Mine line.

Fen wrote:

TriniCherryPrincess wrote:

Fen wrote:

TriniCherryPrincess wrote:Any 4s use the Blended Beauty or Bee Mine lines? I plan on purchasing samples from each. I'm curious if anyone has good things to say.

I've tried the Curly Butter and Luscious Balanced Cream Moisturizer and they work really well for my hair . The Curly Butter is softening and a good styler for my twists, braids, etc. and the Luscious Balanced Cream Moisturizer keeps my hair moist and makes it plush, like a cottonball lol.

Ok, that's good to know! Were those from the Bee Mine line?

Sorry, I should of clarified first. Yes, those are from the Bee Mine line.

[You must be registered and logged in to see this image.] Cool. So did you only use the products when you were doing something with your hair? For example, say you were doing a twist-out. You would use the curly butter to comb through your hair and set it but after that if you were wearing day 2-day 4 hair you wouldn't apply anymore, you'd use something else during those days. Am I close or am I way off?

TriniCherryPrincess wrote:

Fen wrote:

TriniCherryPrincess wrote:

Fen wrote:

TriniCherryPrincess wrote:Any 4s use the Blended Beauty or Bee Mine lines? I plan on purchasing samples from each. I'm curious if anyone has good things to say.

I've tried the Curly Butter and Luscious Balanced Cream Moisturizer and they work really well for my hair . The Curly Butter is softening and a good styler for my twists, braids, etc. and the Luscious Balanced Cream Moisturizer keeps my hair moist and makes it plush, like a cottonball lol.

Ok, that's good to know! Were those from the Bee Mine line?

Sorry, I should of clarified first. Yes, those are from the Bee Mine line.

[You must be registered and logged in to see this image.] Cool. So did you only use the products when you were doing something with your hair? For example, say you were doing a twist-out. You would use the curly butter to comb through your hair and set it but after that if you were wearing day 2-day 4 hair you wouldn't apply anymore, you'd use something else during those days. Am I close or am I way off?

I may apply a little product every now and then, after the initial application .

Fen wrote:

TriniCherryPrincess wrote:

Fen wrote:

TriniCherryPrincess wrote:

Fen wrote:

TriniCherryPrincess wrote:Any 4s use the Blended Beauty or Bee Mine lines? I plan on purchasing samples from each. I'm curious if anyone has good things to say.

I've tried the Curly Butter and Luscious Balanced Cream Moisturizer and they work really well for my hair . The Curly Butter is softening and a good styler for my twists, braids, etc. and the Luscious Balanced Cream Moisturizer keeps my hair moist and makes it plush, like a cottonball lol.

Ok, that's good to know! Were those from the Bee Mine line?

Sorry, I should of clarified first. Yes, those are from the Bee Mine line.

[You must be registered and logged in to see this image.] Cool. So did you only use the products when you were doing something with your hair? For example, say you were doing a twist-out. You would use the curly butter to comb through your hair and set it but after that if you were wearing day 2-day 4 hair you wouldn't apply anymore, you'd use something else during those days. Am I close or am I way off?

I may apply a little product every now and then, after the initial application .

Sounds good.

[You must be registered and logged in to see this image.] Hey 4 types ladies!!
I have a quick question what is a good way to avoid shedding! It seems like I am experiencing that a lot, mostly when I detangle. I always detangle with conditioner while my hair is still pretty wet and I still have lots of shedding and breakage. I DC once a week and try to keep my hair moisturized always. HELP!! I have been natural about 10 months now and I'm still having problems.

RosiiB, when you detangle, always use a wide tooth comb and gently comb the ends and work your hair up to the middle. Take small sections of your hair and detangle it. Where do you live? You should look for a local Indian Grocery store in your area and get some Hesh Amla powder (aka Indian Gooseberry). It will stop the breakage and strengthen your hair. [You must be registered and logged in to see this image.]

Hesh Amla Powder has the following advantages:
- Promotes hair growth
- Controls hair fall
- Cures scalp infection
- Controls premature graying of hair
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Re RosiiB Shedding: Shedding is a normal process and will continue throughout your life. You should shed about 50-100 strands of hair. If you are seeing more, then it could indicate a health issue. Here are some links to this website:

http://www.curlynikki.forumotion.com/general-f3/shedding-t4778.htm?highlight=shedding

http://www.curlynikki.forumotion.com/general-f3/shedding-t3823.htm?highlight=shedding

HTH

trini cherry princess: make sure you read and research the ingredients on the lines. blended beauties has some type of product that has potassium hydroxide in it. i think that product is one of the leave in ones.

i've never tried either line.

HappyCurly wrote:trini cherry princess: make sure you read and research the ingredients on the lines. blended beauties has some type of product that has potassium hydroxide in it. i think that product is one of the leave in ones.

i've never tried either line.

Thanks for the heads up!