Is Your Hair Really 4C, or Have You Just Not Clarified It Properly?

I know how this sounds, but hear me out- People tend to confuse certain looks/textures of hair with being 4C, but that’s not always the case. Here’s my thoughts on why that may be.

It sounds bold, but it’s possible you might not actually know your true hair type. I say this from personal experience. When I first began my natural hair journey in 2016, I thought I had it all figured out. Like many, I turned to YouTube tutorials and natural hair influencers for guidance, watching countless videos on hair care. Hair typing was everywhere, and while some dismiss its relevance, I found it helpful to understand my general curl pattern—at least I thought I did.