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Trendy 4C Hairstyles for Natural Hair

June 8, 2022June 7, 2022

Whether you’re in the beginning stages of transitioning to natural hair or you’ve been natural for some time, you have to admit that styling natural hair is challenging. Learning how to care for your texture is a lot of trial and error. Sometimes natural hairstyles can be a bit of trial and error too. When I stopped getting relaxers and started to transition my relaxed hair to my natural 4C hair, it was hard to figure out how I wanted to style my hair. Then, I would meet other Black women with 4C hair, and they would say the same thing (and some still do). 

It’s been helpful to see influencers and celebrities with 4C hair embrace their texture and coils in the entertainment world. Since the reemergence of the natural hair movement in the early 2000s, women with 4C hair can see more ways to style and manage their hair. In conclusion, this post has eight classic, trendy 4C hairstyles. Each hairstyle is a beautifully versatile protective hairstyle with low-med maintenance. However, you can apply any natural hairstyle on this list to any hair texture. 

Beauty Tip: If you’re really feeling like taking these 4C hairstyles to the next level, try experimenting with color, braiding hair, or clip-ins (extensions).

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Is It Hard to Maintain 4C Hair?

A common myth about 4C hair is that it is non-manageable because of tight coils and hard to keep moisturized. Although styling 4C hair can be challenging, 4C hair is not hard to maintain. The key to 4c hair is to moisturize. The right moisturizer will protect 4C hair from frizziness, shrinkage, breakage, and sluggish hair growth. 

Tools For 4C Hair Texture Hairstyles

Every hairstyle will require tools. Here are some popular hair styling tools used when styling 4C hair:

  • Edges Brush
  • Detangling Brush
  • Hard Bristle Brush
  • Styling Gel
  • Bobby Pins
  • Hair or scalp oil
  • Leave-in conditioner
  • Moisturizer

8 Simple and Easy 4C Hairstyles

flat twist 4c hairstyle
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flat twist 4c hairstyle
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flat twist 4c hairstyle
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1. Flat Twists

The flat twist hairstyle is super trendy and a popular go-to hairstyle for natural hair. To clarify, flat twists consist of two twists done to the scalp. This twist hairstyle is a protective style that eliminates daily maintenance and creates a path to healthier hair. Twists are versatile and worn in just about any method (from twist-outs to updos).

4C Hair Flat Twist Tutorial

2. Mohawk, Fauxhawk

4c fro hawk hairstyle
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4c fro hawk hairstyle
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4c fro hawk hairstyle
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Mohawk hairstyles for natural hair are so much fun! Many naturalistas rely on the mohawk (a*k*a the frohawk) to create trendy updos. This hairstyle gives many opportunities for geometrical parting, adding braiding hair, and accessories. To start, brush the hair upward towards the center of the head or crown. 

How-to Mohawk on 4C Hair

3. Halo Braid

halo braid 4c hairstyle
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halo braid 4c hairstyle
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The halo braid is a cornrow-style braid that wraps around the head. This plaited protective braid is the halo effect and is a beautifully elegant hairstyle worn casually or in glam. The halo braid has been famously seen before on many high-profile celebrities such as Beyonce, Ciara, and Tracee Ellis Ross. 

How-to Tutorial for Halo Braid on 4C Hair

4. Twist Out 

twist out 4c hairstyle
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The twist-out hairstyle is one of my favorites. Next to box braids, the twist-out is a regular go-to protective hairstyle. Twists are a popular protective style that can create uniformity throughout natural hair. A twist-out style is a method of unraveling stranded twists. If you are going to recreate this hairstyle, the key to a successful, beautifully curly twist-out is to lock in moisture.

The Perfect 4C Twist-Out Tutorial

5. Afro

4C afro hairstyle
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4c afro hairstyle
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4c afro hairstyle
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An afro hairstyle is perfect for showing off coils and hair texture. The afro first gained its popularity during the Black Panther movement. This hairstyle gets rocked from puffs to curls and tapered designs. Many high-profile celebrities have sported the afro hairstyle in glam and everyday casual aesthetics (Erykah Badu, Jill Scott, Marsai Martin, Solange, Lupita Nyong’o, Ebonee Davis).

The Perfect Afro Tutorial for 4C Natural Hair

6. Space Buns

4c space bun hairstyle
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4c space bun hairstyle
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4c space bun hairstyle
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Although I am not too fond of their name, the space buns are fun, festival beauty trendy, and sassy! The space buns hairstyle is two high buns on both sides of the head. Easy and simple. Space Buns on natural 4C hair showcases coils and curls like no other hairstyle that made this list.

Space Buns on 4C Natural Hair

7. High Bun

high bun 4c tutorial
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If you are looking for something similar to the Space Buns hairstyle, you will want to try the High Bun. This classic hairstyle is a part of the “Everyday Essentials” starter pack. The High Bun is the hair sleeked together in a bun that sits at the top of the head. This hairstyle is a beauty favorite for convenience and low maintenance.

High Bun 4C Natural Hair Tutorial

Half Up/ Half Down

half up half down 4c hairstyle
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half up half down 4c hairstyle
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The half up half down hairstyle on curly, natural hair is another idea for an everyday casual look. To create this hairstyle, first, gather the top half of the hair into a high bun. Next, leave the back half down. If you want a lot of volume with this hairstyle, clip-ins would really take it to the next level.

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1 thought on “Trendy 4C Hairstyles for Natural Hair”

  1. Beautyofcafe205 says:
    June 10, 2022 at 8:26 am

    I love the hairstyles I just hate doing it myself — prefer paying someone to do those hairstyles✨

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