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Spice It Up! 16 Hairstyles That Look Amazing On 4C Hair

Get ready to slay!
Spice It Up! 16 Hairstyles That Look Amazing On 4C Hair
By Jennifer Ford · Updated October 23, 2020
We’re in the home stretch of summer, so you may be itching to give your hair a break from protective styles like cornrows and braids. Not sure what to do with your strands? Well, whether you want to alleviate tension or simply bring back your curls, we’ve got you covered. We’ve rounded up 16 humidity friendly heat-free hairstyles to carry your 4c locs throughout the rest of summer. Scroll through to check them out!
01
Tapered Tendrils 
Tapered haircuts look great on 4C hair.
Spice It Up! 16 Hairstyles That Look Amazing On 4C Hair
02
Rod Set
A rod set is a safe way heat-free way to get incredible curls
Spice It Up! 16 Hairstyles That Look Amazing On 4C Hair
03
Puffball Ponytail
Puffball ponytails are a humidity friendly style for women with 4C hair. The bigger the better.
Spice It Up! 16 Hairstyles That Look Amazing On 4C Hair
04
The TWA
TWA’s (that’s teeny weeny afro), are an effortless styling method. You practically let your hair grow freely from your scalp.
Spice It Up! 16 Hairstyles That Look Amazing On 4C Hair
05
A Braid Out
Braid your hair at night and set it with a setting lotion to unravel perfectly crimped hair by morning.
Spice It Up! 16 Hairstyles That Look Amazing On 4C Hair
06
Goddess Braid
The effortless 4C friendly hairstyle that’s fit for a queen.
Spice It Up! 16 Hairstyles That Look Amazing On 4C Hair
07
Buzz Cut
A buzz cut is one of our favorite styles for women considering a big chop.
Spice It Up! 16 Hairstyles That Look Amazing On 4C Hair
08
Space Buns
Space buns are our go to look for the festival season.
Spice It Up! 16 Hairstyles That Look Amazing On 4C Hair
09
The Blow Out
A blow out is a low-maintenance style we love with high volume.
Spice It Up! 16 Hairstyles That Look Amazing On 4C Hair
10
The Frohawk
The frohawk is a rendition of the classic Mohawk for women with 4C hair.
Spice It Up! 16 Hairstyles That Look Amazing On 4C Hair
11
Flat Twist
Flat twists are a great alternative for cornrows. They don’t cause as much tension because this technique involves twisting your strand from the root to the ends.
Spice It Up! 16 Hairstyles That Look Amazing On 4C Hair
12
Stretched Hair
This styling technique adds length to 4C hair without the use of heating tools. The most common way to achieve this look is with a twist out.
Spice It Up! 16 Hairstyles That Look Amazing On 4C Hair
13
Bantu Knot Out
A Bantu knot out is the simplest way to get curls without using heat.
Spice It Up! 16 Hairstyles That Look Amazing On 4C Hair
14
Bantu Knots
Bantu knots can be worn tightly rolled or unraveled as gorgeous curls.
Spice It Up! 16 Hairstyles That Look Amazing On 4C Hair
15
Twist Out
A twist out is a great way to achieve loose to tightly coiled curls and can last for up to three days.
Spice It Up! 16 Hairstyles That Look Amazing On 4C Hair
16
Pompadour
A pompadour is our favorite updo for 4c hair.
Spice It Up! 16 Hairstyles That Look Amazing On 4C Hair
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