Your curls will cascade down naturally, creating a pineapple-like shape. This style protects your hair at night and looks cute enough to wear during the day.
10: Shaggy Lob with Bangs
A shaggy lob with bangs works great for 4c hair when cut to shoulder length. You can add soft layers around your face to create movement and texture.
Your stylist can customize the bangs to frame your features while keeping the overall style low-maintenance. The choppy layers help reduce bulk and add definition to your natural curls.
11: Side Parted Afro
A side-parted afro adds structure and style to your natural 4c hair during the awkward length phase. You can create a clean part on one side of your head using a rat-tail comb.
Keep your parted afro looking fresh by applying leave-in conditioner and using a wide-tooth comb to maintain definition.
12: Headband Curls
A colorful headband can transform your awkward-length 4c hair into a stylish look. Place the headband around your head and let your natural curls flow freely around it.
Your curls will frame your face while the headband keeps your hair neat and controlled. Choose a vibrant or patterned headband to add extra flair to this simple style.
13: Cornrows
Cornrows work perfectly for awkward length 4c hair. You can style them straight back or add side patterns for extra flair.
Add a modern touch to your cornrows by keeping them neat near your hairline and letting them merge into twists at the back.
14: Tapered Cut
A tapered cut keeps your sides short while leaving more length on top. This style works great for awkward-length 4c hair.
You can style the longer top section in different ways, like a small afro or defined curls. The short sides create a clean, modern look.
Adding clip-in extensions to the longer top section gives you more styling options while your hair grows out.
15: High Puff
The high puff is a quick and easy style for awkward length 4c hair. You can create this look by gathering your hair at the crown of your head.
Use a leave-in conditioner first to add moisture. Secure your hair with a hair tie to form a puff shape at the top of your head.
