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Night Routine for 4C Natural Hair [NHP Regimen]

Getting a tried-and-true night routine for 4C natural hair can be hard but once you have it down sis.... Your 4C will bless you with untouchable beauty!

Your 4C haircare regimen can be off the chain, and Im'ma help you get there...

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When it comes to following a dedicated pre-poo ritual, using moisture-rich shampoos, deep conditioning with the hooded dryer, and only choosing essential oils that seal in moisture, you are the template for natural hair success. 

HOWEVER:

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What does your bedtime ritual look like for your 4C hair?

Are you the naturalista who climbs into bed without giving those natural coils a second thought -- or do you have a 4C haircare regimen for those nighttime hours? 

Simple fact is... your night routine for 4C natural hair is critically important. So let's get you ALL THE WAY together...

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Caring for 4C Hair at Bedtime
- Proper Night Routine for 4C Natural Hair

If you are currently following a good night routine for 4C natural hair, you get the gold star of accolades for taking the time to establish and stick with a nightly routine.

If you have not yet taken the time to develop a 4C haircare regimen for bedtime, you should know that your actions may wreck all of your hard work. 

Let's face it. Nothing is easy about caring for 4C hair, and the funny natural Black hair memes make that plain and clear. 

I mean, think about the routines we go through...

...forever trying to ensure that you are using the best products, establishing and maintaining curl patterns, generating shine where it doesn't exist, moisturizing, defining kinks and natural 4C curls, and detangling these tresses if they are not tucked away in a fabulous protective style. 

Unfortunately, what you do during waking hours is just half the battle. 

Here are five things you should have in place every night to ensure that you have healthy hair.

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  • Seal in Moisture Every Night: Before you slide into bed, take time to moisturize your 4C hair using a light mist of leave-in conditioner or water and seal it with a moisture sealing oil. This action will help ensure that your hair does not lose too much hydration as you toss and turn in your sleep.
  • Don't Forget Your Scalp: Sometimes we make it all about the hair, but your scalp needs attention. At least once or twice a week, take time to apply a light oil like grapeseed oil to your scalp and massage it. Scalp massages help enhance blood flow to the scalp, ushering in vital nutrients that can generate healthy hair growth. 
  • Place Hair into a Protective Style: If your hair is not already up in a protective style, take steps to create a couple of loose twists, plaits, or a style that will minimize the friction you will undoubtedly generate between your head and the pillow or bed. 
  • Place Hair into a Protective Style: If your hair is not already up in a protective style, take steps to create a couple of loose twists, plaits, or a style that will minimize the friction you will undoubtedly generate between your head and the pillow or bed. 
  • Invest in a Silk or Satin Scarf or Bonnet: Satin bonnets are a fan-favorite among naturalistas with 4C hair seeking to keep friction at a minimum and protect their kinky tresses from breakage. A scarf or bonnet can add a layer of protection between your hair and fabrics that might latch onto your coils and generate snag or frizzes. Another positive aspect of wearing satin or silk bonnets and scarves is that they will not rob your hair of moisture during the night. 
  • Pineapple Method: This a bomb night routine for 4C natural hair protective method. Many natural hair mavens endorse using the pineapple method for protecting your natural curls from frizz, friction, and damage while you are resting comfortably in your bed. Of course, this method works best on naturalistas with a bit of length. You create a loose ponytail at the front of your head using a scrunchie or elastic band, then wrap your scarf or apply your bonnet.

CONCLUSION - Night Routine for 4C Natural Hair

In summary, if you are skipping your nighttime ritual for caring for your 4C hair, you are potentially negating all your efforts for achieving and maintaining healthy natural hair.

Your aim each night is to protect your hair by using products such as leave-in conditioner and moisture-sealing oils that help to seal in moisture.

Additionally, you want to minimize friction between your hair and your pillow so that you do not generate frizz or trigger split ends or breakage.

Taking these small steps in your night routine for 4C natural hair, every.... night.... will further boost the health of your kinky curly gorgeous hair. 

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ABOUT THE AUTHOR: Melissa Lee 

Melissa Lee is a Contributing Editor to NHP and a former owner of the BlackhairOMG website. She formed 4C Trichology Growth Services, LLC., a US based hair care consultation service. She has also contributed as a writer and consultant for various hair and beauty websites. Melissa can be followed on Twitter here.