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Voluminous Stretched Afro on 4C Hair
Don't let shrinkage hide your length. Learning to stretch your 4C hair is the key to unlocking the big, fluffy, voluminous afro of your dreams.
Your guide to fighting shrinkage and unlocking your 4C hair's maximum volume. Learn the best heat and heatless methods to get a big, beautiful stretched afro.
Table of Contents
What's inside this guide
Did you know?
Stretching techniques are a cornerstone of afro-textured hair care. Methods like braiding, twisting, and banding have been used for generations in Africa to prevent tangles and make hair more manageable, with the added benefit of creating a stretched, voluminous look.
KEY BENEFITS OF HAIRSTYLE
Benefits
Showcases your hair's true length.
Creates a soft, fluffy, voluminous texture.
Reduces single-strand knots and tangles.
Makes the hair easier to style.
A beautiful and powerful look.
GALLERY
How to ask your stylist for this hairstyle
Tips
Ask a natural hair stylist for a "blowout" or "blow-dry" on your natural hair for a sleek stretch. For a heatless option, ask for a "banding stretch" or "braid out stretch" to be worn as an afro.
People also ask
Question & Answer
How do I get my 4C afro to be bigger?
Shrinkage can hide up to 75% of your 4C hair's length. To get a bigger afro, you need to stretch your hair. You can do this without heat by using the "banding method" or with low heat by using a blow dryer with a comb attachment.
