Common questions

7 Practical Tips to Make Coarse Hair Softer

 

Is coarse hair 4C?

Although 4C hair feels dry and sometimes brittle, it actually isn’t coarse. The more curly or coily the hair is, the finer is the diameter of the hair. Many people with 4C hair actually have a very thin hair structure that isn’t coarse at all.

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Does hair get coarser with age?

If you’re genetically pre-disposed to have coarser hair as you age, then it’s likely to get coarser for that reason. Which makes you lucky! Most people, as they age, get hair that’s thinner in diameter as a prelude to hair loss.

 

Why is my hair so dry even with conditioner?

If you have low porosity hair, the conditioners you’re using are basically sliding off. They have nothing to adhere to because your hair cuticle is shut so tight. So for some people, hair conditioner can’t leave behind moisture and softness because it can’t stick. The solution is deep conditioning treatments with heat that penetrate the hair cuticle. 

 

What is finer hair?

Hair that has a diameter that’s thinner than a thread is fine hair.

 

Does coarse hair need more moisture?

Because there is more protein in coarse hair, the moisture/protein balance is off. When there is too much protein present, the hair is dry. So, yes, coarse hair needs more moisture.

 

How can I make my hair softer overnight?

Try an overnight deep conditioning treatment to make your hair softer overnight. 

 

Is coarse hair curly?

Sometimes curly hair can be coarse, but generally speaking, the more curl a hair type has, the thinner it is in diameter.

 

Will growing out coarse and curly hair make it softer and more flexible?

No.

 

Will a keratin treatment help my coarse hair woes?

Keratin treatments add more keratin to the hair. They are generally meant to help frizzy hair lay flat with the extra addition of keratin. If your hair is coarse, it already is overloaded with protein. Adding more protein to your hair will make it even drier and more brittle. 

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