How To Define 4a/4b Hair with Gel

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This is a response video to a video I viewed a few days ago. I tried the technique and it worked beautifully. I altered it a bit because instead of the wavy look I wanted a tightly coil look. I believe I have 4a/4b hair, but after much study I should conclude that my hair is probably 4a because my entire head is tight coils, with looser ones in the front. I do not have "Z" pattern hair at all. With that said, I do not know if this technique will work for you if you do not have a curl pattern at all. You can try it and see, because it may work since I am manipulating the hair to achieve the super tight coil look.

Also, I viewed this video: Pay close attention to her hair pattern. I believe this is what "actual" 4b/4c hair looks like: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V33LG65wip0

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[finenfabulouscious]

BEAUTIFUL! How long does your coils last? I am going to try this technique, I have 4b hair however, after three day braiding my hair is straightens out. I would love to rock ths style. How do you maintain it at night? inquiriy minds want to know. :-)

[GrowBlackHairNET]

@finenfabulouscious this style last about 5 days. I just sleep on a satin pillowcase. I no longer use conventional gels anymore. I prefer braid outs now

[yala54]

how long have u been natural

[GrowBlackHairNET]

@yala54 For about a year and 5 months

[GrowBlackHairNET]

it never leaves a film on my hair when I use the Fantasia gel, but I use Eco more often. I also clarify my hair once a month to prevent buildup

[BrownFaceTV]

GREAT tutorial!!! Okay, how long did this take you?? I'm nervous...lol

[GrowBlackHairNET]

@BrownFaceTV this style usually last me about a week.

[ILOVEROLLERBLADEING]

for some reason i think you have 3c/4a hair but its probly just me anyways lovely hair

[lovelilovesyou55]

wow i have to do this!!

[allrsmith]

Thank you so much for your videos they help me a lot.

[jujajun99]

loveliy!

[nerdgurlproductions]

nice...it a nice style

[indigochild613]

I haven't gotten this method to work yet, but I'll keep trying. Beautiful btw... I love it

[indigochild613]

I haven't gotten this method to work yet, but I'll keep trying.

[nikolrox]

BEAUTIFUL!!

[GODLOOKINGOUTFORME]

Very nice

[XellyeC]

I really like this style! It's so nice and shiny.