#type 4a hair

[daughtersofthesun]

#clean girl #box braids #braids #cornrows #updo #protective styles #black women in femininity #black women #black woman #dark skin black women #black women beauty #dark skin beauty #natural hair #4 type hair #4c hair #4b hair #4a hair

[floof-ghostie]

I just think it's so depressing how much natural hair is associated with struggling, and how many people opt to perming and damaging their hair as opposed to taking the time to learn to love their hair the way it grows. And then make people who promote wearing their hair natural out to be controlling when they aren't. I especially hate how this narrative is used to fuel capitalism, and buying 60 different products "guaranteed to grow your hair". I don't know. I have a lot of thoughts on this. I'm just tired.

(nonblacks can interact but please be respectful)

#natural hair #hair #black hair #type 4 hair #type 4 natural hair #4a hair #4b hair #4c hair #black hair care #natural hair care

[20cm]

posting my fave old screenshots and art/wips i did of thierry because he remains my favorite oc and i miss him so so so sos so much. so much. please clap for my special boy

thinking of like... replaying with him as my character again because ive never loved an oc more :")

#all from jan-march 2022 😭🫶 when i did my 100% run of da:i #if anyone has like... good textured hair mods (for male humans!! for dai in 2024) lmk .. in 2022 there was not :( so i resorted to this #hes like. type 3c to 4a... the mod situation is bleak #the one (1) finished art i did of him i dont even like anymore but lmfao its the one i DID finish.. alas #rook.log

[supahstarrr]

rose's hair is slightly odd because it mimics 4a-4b hair (possibly 3c hair as well? but my point is that her hair mimics tighter curls lol) yet have a some looser strands as well. random strands in 3c, 4a and 4b hair that appear very wavy or even straight often means the hair is damaged/unhealthy. i like to imagine rose's hair is probably damaged. figuring out why her hair would be damaged is slightly difficult, but i'm leaning to the answers that she finds it difficult to manage & take care of her hair and/or is unmotivated (from depression, maybe?)

#drdt #rose lacroix #danganronpa despair time #sunny's thoughts #headcanon i guess lol #its unknown if she canonly has depression or not but idk. very much seems like shes depressed outside of the game LOL #it could be slightly hard to tell bc her traits like: being tired a lot. forgetfulness. detachment #are often played as mostly 'funny gags' or just 'character traits' in the story but VERY much mimics depression symptoms #thus in the process the story kind of. downplays the severity of her traits. which well idk how to feel about that but anyway #and i truly cant figure out her exact hair type(s). but her hair is VERY obviously tight curls. #despite some artists making her hair closer to wavy #her hair. to an extent. reminds me of my hair. i have 3c-4a hair and ive witnessed lots strands that become wavy #it happens a lot when my hair is damaged nd unhealthy. #so thats why i just kept thinking about her hair lol. like my poor baby's hair look damaged

[moonfirebrides]

As Black women, we experience a continuous poison that has been pumped into a society that is known as misogynoir that has caused us to normalise the hatred of our natural #type4hair texture

#natural hair #black beauty #type4hair #type 4 hair #black women #protective styles #hiding #fake hair #natural hair styles #self love #internalised racism #racism #misogynoir #anti blackness #assimilation #european beauty standards #white beauty ideal #aryan race #4c hair #4a hair #3c hair #curly hair #coily hair

[blueiight]

when s4 or 5 had omar w streetboy jose alvarado i burst out laughing imagining omar braiding him up likee

#yn. #at least my son jose got 4a hair renaldo actor irl got bone straight hair⚰️⚰️😭 #the hair typing system fugazi af but its the only thing i could think of #the wire #omar little #renaldo

[afromeda]

Reviewing the LOIS hair system again (because I suddenly remembered it exists). I did always like the in-depth options in a different way than the main texture typing system does. And then it's always good to remember that they are for references and trying to hold strict laws in keeping up with your own hair types will get confusing 😂

#4c hair #4a hair #4b hair #3c hair #natural hair #natural hair journey #natural hair care #natural hair tips #lois hair system #texture typing system #hair charts

[jasii2bombiie]

How to take care of Curly Hair?

"Taking care of natural, curly or coily hair can be a bit of a challenge, but it is well worth the effort. With the right techniques and products, you can keep your curls looking healthy, bouncy, and beautiful.

First and foremost, it is important to understand that curly hair is prone to dryness and breakage. This is due to the fact that the natural oils produced by the scalp have a harder time traveling down the curls and coating the hair shaft. To combat this, it is essential to use a good quality, moisturizing conditioner every time you wash your hair. Look for products that are free of sulfates and alcohol, as these ingredients can strip the hair of its natural oils.

In addition to conditioning, it is also a good idea to use a leave-in conditioner or curl defining cream to help define and moisturize your curls. These products can help to reduce frizz and give your curls a more defined, polished look.

Another key aspect of caring for natural, curly hair is to be gentle with it. Avoid brushing your hair with a towel, as this can cause breakage. Instead, try using an old t-shirt or a microfiber towel to gently scrunch your curls and soak up excess water.

When it comes to styling, it is best to avoid heat styling as much as possible. If you do need to use heat, make sure to use a heat protectant spray and set the heat to a low or medium setting.

Finally, be sure to get regular trims to keep your curls looking healthy and to prevent split ends. It is also a good idea to avoid using hair elastics and other hair ties that can cause breakage. Instead, opt for soft, scrunchies or hair clips to keep your curls in place.

By following these simple tips, you can keep your natural, curly hair looking its best. With a little bit of care and attention, your curls will be the envy of all your friends!"

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#jasii2bombiie #naturalhair #curlyhair #beauty #love #blackgirlmagic #lifestyle #kawaii #makeup #fashion #coilyhair #type4hair #type 4 natural hair #4a hair #4c hair #afro #curly hair #curlystyle #afro hair #natural hair #black girl #black girl hair #black girl blogger

[kouhaiofcolor]

I wish the black community would stop telling kids w the 4 hair that they can’t do/wear certain hairstyles. I was told this before as a child & adult and it really messes w me mentally. Shit is aggravating and dead. Like my hair pattern is too tight to rock a style????? That doesn’t even make sense

Truthfully, this world owes Black people/children w dark skin & type 4 hair so much apologetically. This could turn into a pretty loaded discussion for me. I'm sorry you've been dealing w that texturist bullshit tho. I'm sorry for the antiblack trauma it inflicted on you, too. Do what you want w your hair. Type 4 hair is beautiful.

#anon #ask #natural hair #black tumblr #black twitter #black hair #textured hair #type 4 hair #4a hair #4b hair #4c hair #antiblackness #texturism

[boycigs]

MY HAIR IS HAIRING <333

#it has been since like 2 (4 hours ago) #but like yasss girl slay #as a 3c/4a type my hair is so frustrating #blitz.txt

[daughtersofthesun]

#clean girl #long 4 type hair #4c hair #4b hair #4a hair #long natural hair #minimal makeup #natural makeup #natural hair #black woman #neutral colors #feminine black women #dark skin beauty #dark skin femininity #dark skin black women in femininity #dark skin black women #dsbw #soft black women #soft black girl

[gogetyrshovel]

link here if ur unfamiliar

#s.txt #poll #mine is mostly 2c but it’s closer to 2b when oily and 3a if I bother to use curl gel/if it’s humid

[writingwithcolor]

Naming International POC Characters: Do Your Research.

This post is part of a double feature for the same ask. First check out Mod Colette's answer to OP's original question at: A Careful Balance: Portraying a Black Character's Relationship with their Hair. Below are notes on character naming from Mod Rina.

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@writingraccoon said:

My character is black in a dungeons and dragons-like fantasy world. His name is Kazuki Haile (pronounced hay-lee), and his mother is this world's equivalent of Japanese, which is where his first name is from, while his father is this world's equivalent of Ethiopian, which is where his last name is from. He looks much more like his father, and has hair type 4a. [...]

Hold on a sec.

Haile (pronounced hay-lee), [...] [H]is father is this world’s equivalent of Ethiopian, which is where his last name is from. 

OP, where did you get this name? Behindthename.com, perhaps?

Note how it says, “Submitted names are contributed by users of this website. Check marks indicate the level to which a name has been verified.” Do you see any check marks, OP? 

What language is this, by the way? If we only count official languages, Ethiopia has 5: Afar, Amharic, Oromo, Somali, & Tigrinya. If we count everything native to that region? Over 90 languages. And I haven't even mentioned the dormant/extinct ones. Do you know which language this name comes from? Have you determined Kazuki’s father’s ethnic group, religion, and language(s)? Do you know just how ethnically diverse Ethiopia is? 

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To All Looking for Character Names on the Internet:

Skip the name aggregators and baby name lists. They often do not cite their sources, even if they’re pulling from credible ones, and often copy each other. 

If you still wish to use a name website, find a second source that isn’t a name website. 

Find at least one real life individual, living or dead, who has this given name or surname. Try Wikipedia’s lists of notable individuals under "List of [ethnicity] people." You can even try searching Facebook! Pay attention to when these people were born for chronological accuracy/believability. 

Make sure you know the language the name comes from, and the ethnicity/culture/religion it’s associated with. 

Make sure you understand the naming practices of that culture—how many names, where they come from, name order, and other conventions. 

Make sure you have the correct pronunciation of the name. Don’t always trust Wikipedia or American pronunciation guides on Youtube. Try to find a native speaker or language lesson source, or review the phonology & orthography and parse out the string one phoneme at a time. 

Suggestions for web sources:

Wikipedia! Look for: “List of [language] [masculine/feminine] given names,” “List of most common [language] family names,” “List of most common surnames in [continent],” and "List of [ethnicity] people."  

Census data! Harder to find due to language barriers & what governments make public, but these can really nail period accuracy. This may sound obvious, but look at the year of the character's birth, not the year your story takes place. 

Forums and Reddit. No really. Multicultural couples and expats will often ask around for what to name their children. There’s also r/namenerds, where so many folks have shared names in their language that they now have “International Name Threads.” These are all great first-hand sources for name connotations—what’s trendy vs. old-fashioned, preppy vs. nerdy, or classic vs. overused vs. obscure. 

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Luckily for OP, I got very curious and did some research. More on Ethiopian & Eritrean naming, plus mixed/intercultural naming and my recommendations for this character, under the cut. It's really interesting, I promise!

Ethiopian and Eritrean Naming Practices

Haile (IPA: /həjlə/ roughly “hy-luh.” Both a & e are /ə/, a central “uh” sound) is a phrase meaning “power of” in Ge’ez, sometimes known as Classical Ethiopic, which is an extinct/dormant Semitic language that is now used as a liturgical language in Ethiopian churches (think of how Latin & Sanskrit are used today). So it's a religious name, and was likely popularized by the regnal name of the last emperor of Ethiopia, Haile Selassie (“Power of the Trinity”). Ironically, for these reasons it is about as nationalistically “Ethiopian” as a name can get.

Haile is one of the most common “surnames” ever in Ethiopia and Eritrea. Why was that in quotes? Because Ethiopians and Eritreans don’t have surnames. Historically, when they needed to distinguish themselves from others with the same given name, they affixed their father’s given name, and then sometimes their grandfather’s. In modern Ethiopia and Eritrea, their given name is followed by a parent’s (usually father’s) name. First-generation diaspora abroad may solidify this name into a legal “surname” which is then consistently passed down to subsequent generations.

Intercultural Marriages and Naming

This means that Kazuki’s parents will have to figure out if there will be a “surname” going forward, and who it applies to. Your easiest and most likely option is that Kazuki’s dad would have chosen to make his second name (Kazuki’s grandpa’s name) the legal “surname.” The mom would have taken this name upon marriage, and Kazuki would inherit it also. Either moving abroad or the circumstances of the intercultural marriage would have motivated this. Thus “Haile” would be grandpa’s name, and Kazuki wouldn’t be taking his “surname” from his dad. This prevents the mom & Kazuki from having different “surnames.” But you will have to understand and explain where the names came from and the decisions dad made to get there. Otherwise, this will ring culturally hollow and indicate a lack of research.

Typically intercultural parents try to

come up with a first name that is pronounceable in both languages,

go with a name that is the dominant language of where they live, or

compromise and pick one parent’s language, depending on the circumstances.

Option 1 and possibly 3 requires figuring out which language is the father’s first language. Unfortunately, because of the aforementioned national ubiquity of Haile, you will have to start from scratch here and figure out his ethnic group, religion (most are Ethiopian Orthodox and some Sunni Muslim), and language(s). 

But then again, writing these characters knowledgeably and respectfully also requires figuring out that information anyway.

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Names and naming practices are so, so diverse. Do research into the culture and language before picking a name, and never go with only one source.

~ Mod Rina

#asks #language #languages #linguistics #east africa #african #immigration #ethiopian #names #naming #research #resources #writeblr #character names #character name ideas #rina says read under the cut. read it

[jordynbreeloa777]

VOID SUCCESS STORIES PART 2!

Hope this motivates you guys like it did in part 1!🌸

#law of assumption #manifesting #loassumption #manifesation #loa tumblr #the void state #i am state #void success #void post

[bl00dst41ned]

*.·:·.✦ chop it off ✦.·:·.*

pairing: virgil van dijk x female reader

summary: in which you let your intrusive thoughts win and virgil is not so happy with it

author’s note: the reader is imagined to have type 4A hair. Got inspired by me cutting a bob on myself when i had to take out my braids and enjoying it a bit too much.

word count: 575

It was a known fact that Virgil loved his hair. Growing up, his mother had taught him how to take care and through the years, he had learned to do it himself.

But something he loved even more than his hair, was yours. He absolutely adored your long curly hair. Whenever you two were close, his hand would automatically be in your hair, twirling it around his finger and letting it go, watching the curl bounce back.

So when you shared your idea to cut your hair, your husband was totally against it.

“Nope” Virgil shook his head, going back to scrolling on his phone.

“But- nope nope NOPE” He cut you off looking up in your eyes with fake teary eyes. “D’you want to break my heart into million pieces ?”

You just rolled your eyes at his childish antics. Virgil could be so dramatic and be a literal man child. It aggravated you sometimes but that was also your favourite side of him.

You eventually gave up on cutting your hair, convinced by your partner’s acting skills. The idea was still on your mind, social media feeding you with constant hair makeover videos. The urge to take scissors got harder to fight everyday. An afternoon alone at home, Virgil at training, was enough for you to loose the bottle.

You sat in your bathroom in front of your mirror, scissors at your left, your iPad at your right, playing a tutorial. 

You ended up having enough of over thinking it and went to wet your hair in the shower before starting to cut. You made sure not to cut too short, a little under the shoulder, a bit afraid seeing all the length you had cut. 

You had just finished your product and the end result satisfied you. You hurried to clean the bathroom and prepare dinner before Virgil came back. Once done, you sat on the couch, excited to see your husband’s reaction. Half an hour had passed and you heard the sound of keys juggling. The door opened to a loud Virgil, announcing his arrival as if hundreds of people lived in the house.

“Where is my beautiful wife…..”

His voice had lowered as he tried to process what he had saw. You stood in front of him with a shy smile, waiting for his reaction. And you were served.

“Oh my god” He loudly dragged, his hands on his face. “Why wo- babe”

You laughed at his extra persona while going to give him a hug.

“I need a moment” He stepped back from you before you forced him into a hug.

As your bodies were close, you could feel his hand in your hair, pulling on a strand to check the new length.

“In all seriousness, love, you’re beautiful” He pulled a bit away to face you and admiring it.

You blushed a bit at his compliment, responding with a cheerful “thank you”.

You knew Virgil did not like the idea a lot but seeing he loves it just as much as you made your heart melt. You grabbed his face and kissed him repeatedly before finally letting him go.

“Come on, dinner’s ready” You grabbed his hand, leading him to the kitchen.

You two spent the rest of the night lazying around. It was the type of night you enjoyed the most. Just you and the one you loved, on the couch watching TV and enjoying each other’s presence.

like, repost and suggest if you want (hope you enjoyed it besties)

first fic for my man VVD

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[lifewithchronicpain]

I haven't seen this poll about hair so far, so let's take a stab at it:

Here is more info on hair types.

Bonus question for the tags, answer + what's the best hair care advice you ever got for your type of hair?

As always, please reblog for more votes. C:

#hair #hair poll #hair types #poll #haircare