It’s always crazy to me that women with type 4 hair essentially started the “natural hair movement”, yet, to this day we have the most difficulty finding the right products for our hair type.
Since transitioning, doing the big chop, and re-discovering my texture, I’ve been an advocate for sharing tips on how to maintain natural hair on my YouTube channel, specifically for women with kinkier curls. And I’m gonna be real, I have type 4a/4b hair, so of course, the products that work for me, may not always work for other women. So, in the spirit of sharing the wealth, I figured why not ask a wide range of women what their top products are!
I shared a poll on Instagram asking what women with type 4 hair considered to be their absolute favorite hair products based on their hair type.
So, here’s a breakdown of the best and most effective products and lines for type 4 hair, from the people who swear by them. Some slides have overlapping products, which means they’ve been proven to work well for multiple textures!
Type 4A Hair
Oyin Handmade Collection 
Camille Rose Almond Jai Twisting Butter 
TGIN Moist Collection 
AG Hair Natural Boost Apple Cider Vinegar Conditioner 
Briogeo Curl Charisma Collection 
Innersense Organic Beauty 
Kinky Curly Original Curling Custard 
Melanin Haircare Twist-Elongating Style Cream 
Mielle Organics Pomegranate And Honey Collection 
Mane Choice Tropical Moringa Sweet Oil & Honey Endless Moisture Pearly Braid Out Glaze 
Soultanicals 
Innersense “I Create Hold” Styling Gel
Type 4B Hair
Aunt Jackie’s Don’t Shrink Flaxseed Elongating Curling Gel 
Qhemet Biologics Amla & Olive Heavy Cream 
Curls Blueberry Bliss Collection 
Shea Moisture Curl Enhancing Smoothie Innersense “I Create Hold” Styling Gel 
Mo Knows Hair Curl Co-Wash + Conditioner 
Carol’s Daughter Coco Crème Coil Enhancing Moisture Butter 
Uncle Funky’s Daughter Curl Magic Curl Stimulator 
Dudu-Osun Black Soap 
Camille Rose Coconut Water Leave-In Treatment 
Olaplex No.0 Intensive Bond Building Treatment Kit
Type 4C Hair
Shea Moisture Jamaican Black Castor Oil Strengthen & Restore Leave-In Conditioner 
Kinky Curly “Knot Today” Leave-In Detangler 
Adwoa Beauty 
Naturalicious 
Shea Moisture Jamaican Black Castor Oil Strengthen & Restore Shampoo Carol’s Daughter Coco Crème Coil Enhancing Moisture Butter 
Trader Joe’s Nourish Spa Balance Moisturizing Conditioner 
Kreyol Essence Haitian Black Castor Oil Scalp Care Shampoo and Conditioner 
As I Am Leave-In Conditioner 
Mielle Organics Rosemary Mint Styling Crème Camille Rose Almond Jai Twisting Butter TGIN Moist Collection
What are some of your favorite products and your hair type? Let me know in the comments section!
3 comments
Wow, this is awesome thank you! I’ve been natural for a decade plus now but With all the new products it’s hard to sort through the beat ones for my hair texture (and my daughter’s). This made the elimination process simpler and saved me some money in the process.
I completely understand! Everytime you turn around there’s a new product line out and so many different reviews. I’m really glad this was helpful and I hope you can find some products you love!
My favorite hair products so far are Melanin Haircare, Kriya Botanicals, and Ecoslay. I’m currently branching out to try other brands but I try to look for ones that have organic ingredients or have a vast majority of organic ingredients on their ingredients list.