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10 Nutrient-Packed, Growth-Stimulating Products For 4C Hair

Tackling common 4C hair struggles such as breakage and dry scalps, these products get to the root of promoting growing, healthy hair.
10 Nutrient-Packed, Growth-Stimulating Products For 4C Hair
By Jamila Stewart · Updated August 26, 2022

Embarking on a hair growth journey is no easy feat. It involves a commitment to the long haul, not just in the time that it takes hair to actually grow, but in undergoing the trial and error of building a personal hair care collection that most effectively stimulates hair growth for you (because it’s never a one size fits all). For example, the best hair growth products for 4C hair often come with very specific ingredients that the hair texture responds to best.

The secret ingredient to achieving the hair growth you want, however, isn’t actually a tangible product. Rather, it’s first developing a deep understanding of your hair so that you can then make educated purchases that lead you through your journey more efficiently. Working with products that don’t come equipped with the added benefits your 4C hair is looking for, of course, only prolongs the process, or worse, can actually lead to hair damage. 

With 4C hair, the key thing to understand is that because the tight curl pattern makes hair prone to dryness, and thus, brittleness and breakage, the first and most important rule to stimulate hair growth is moisturizing, and then moisturize some more. That said, the best hair products that will help add some extra inches to your mane are the ones that come with hydration properties, typically by way of a blend of natural oils (castor oil and jojoba oil, for example, are ingredients to say “yes” to every time). 

Whether you’re actively looking to grow your hair or maintain growth you’ve already achieved, we’ve curated 10 hair products below that are bound to help.

01
SheaMoisture Jamaican Black Castor Oil Strengthen & Restore Shampoo

Using the widely-loved hair growth agent castor oil, this clarifying shampoo juggles ridding the hair of hard to remove build-up while also supplementing it with nourishing botanicals and natural oils for the ultimate hydration factor.

Available at Ulta
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02
Ms. Emma’s Hair Care Original Growth Moisturizer

Grab Ms. Emma’s Original Growth Moisturizer if you’re looking for a blend that addresses a dry and itchy scalp, helps shoo away dandruff, and protects hair against thinning and breakage.

Available at Ms. Emma's Hair Care
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03
Cantu Shea Butter Grow Strong Strengthening Treatment

The best hair growth tools are the kind you can apply daily, such as this strengthening treatment, so that your hair is never starved. This option acts a daily styling cream, offers heat-protectant qualities, and restores any moisture your hair may have lost since its last session.

Available at Amazon
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04
Wonder Gro Jamaican Black Castor Oil Hair Grease Styling Conditioner

As to expected, a conditioner powered by Jamaican castor oil has many benefits to prove to 4C hair. While deep conditioning and softening the hair, this formula from Wonder Gro also repairs damage from chemical processing, and protects the hair from heat.

Available at Amazon
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05
SUNDAY II SUNDAY Edge Flourish Daily Nourish Serum

It can be easy to forget to tend to our edges specifically, but they deserve (and need) a little support every now and again as well. SUNDAY II SUNDAY’s edge serum helps combat and prevent thinning hairline and stimulates growth in of the areas hair is most likely to leave first.

Available at SUNDAY II SUNDAY
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06
PURA D’OR Original Gold Label Anti-Thinning Biotin Shampoo

If you go for shampoos that offer your 4C hair a little hydration and TLC rather than drying it out and stripping it of it’s natural nutrients, you’re doing it right. One option is PURA D’OR anti-thinning biotin shampoo, which is scientifically proven to result in stronger, thicker hair.

Available at Amazon
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07
Camille Rose Cocoa Nibs & Honey Ultimate Growth Serum

Created with natural hair in mind, haircare brand Camille Rose of course offers a solution or two for 4C hair growth. The brand’s growth serum is a glorious combination of nourishing oils (jojoba, coconut, macadamia, etc.) that moisturize and stimulate the scalp, as well as aid in preventing breakage – two key components for hair growth.

Available at Target
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08
Curlmix Defining Flaxseed Gel

Gels aren’t the first thing to come to mind when thinking of the best products for hair growth, but Curlmix’s Defining Flaxseed Gel is a natural moisturizer that needs to be on your list. Aside from working wonders for styling (it elongates your curls and holds your style throughout the week), it goes a step further than most holding gels in providing your hair intense hydration.

Available at Curlmix
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09
J’Organic Solutions 4C Miracle Blends Growth Oil

This blend has Haitian castor oil and chebe oil to thank for its growth-promoting properties. With 4C hair in mind, this version of the brand’s oil comes slightly thicker than the original, so that thicker hair as enough product to absorb (without weighing on the hair).

Available at J'Organic Solutions
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10
Miss Jessie’s Grow Strong Mafura Natural Hair Growth Oil

Miss Jessie’s Mafura Natural Hair Growth Oil is exactly what your scalp calls a treat if you have 4C hair. It’s (literally) packed with every oil your hair loves, from argan oil, to soybean and avocado oil, and works all the way through to the ends of the hair to repair split ends, as well.

Available at Miss Jessie's
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