Why We Love It: For a deceptively lightweight, water-based formula, the Crown Affair leave-in conditioner ... to lackluster hair, and taming frizz. However, its natural scent also smells really ...

Washing your 4C hair too frequently can lead to dryness, loss of natural sheen and breakage ... Also, avoid gels containing alcohol and leave-in conditioners containing mineral oils.

Due to the tightly coiled structure of 4C hair, natural scalp oils struggle ... For this hair type, the LOC method (leave-in conditioner, oil, and cream) can be transformative, says Redway.