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A place for those with TWAs to share their frustrations, successes, ask questions, and encourage each other on ways to maintain a rockin TWA.

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What to do now?

Started by Christina Dannielle. Last reply by Kassie May 21. 2 Replies 0 Likes

So i big chopped 3 months ago and I am getting a little bored with my TWA. I am now where i can style it but i defiantly have been considering adding color. Do yall think its a good idea or should I…Continue

TWA Frustrations

Started by Jodi-Ann P. (Forum Ambassador). Last reply by Damisha Moore Mar 6. 12 Replies 2 Likes

What do you find frustrating about your TWA or is it smooth sailing?

Moisture

Started by Jodi-Ann P. (Forum Ambassador). Last reply by Dimplz Phillips Dec 17, 2011. 7 Replies 1 Like

Sometimes a TWA especially just after a BC can be extremely dry. How do you keep your TWA moisturized?

Fiercest TWA hair-do

Started by Jodi-Ann P. (Forum Ambassador) Nov 7, 2011. 0 Replies 0 Likes

I know having shorter natural hair can be frustrating at times and styling options can be, or feel very limited. But we can still pull of some pretty bad ass styles if we get creative enough so I…Continue

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Comment by Jane on March 22, 2012 at 6:47pm: I live in new mexico and it is so dry out here. I am starting to getting really annoyed with my twa. any suggestions?

Comment by Dee Starks on January 24, 2012 at 2:28am: I'm on my 3rd BC. This growing out phase is racking my last nerve. I love it when it's super short and easy to maintain (great curl pattern at this length). I also absoultley love it when it's long enough for a puff (I always add a twist in front with a flower). But this in between stage where i't way too short for a puff but too long to be considered cropped is a killer. For now sticking with gel twists because it is way too cold for a wash-n-go.

Comment by Dimplz Phillips on December 17, 2011 at 7:00pm: Ok so, i'm not sure if you would still call this a TWA since it can technically go up in a pony tail (hw evr pathetic that pony tail may be LOL)

Comment by Jodi-Ann P. (Forum Ambassador) on September 27, 2011 at 11:37pm: Hey all, so as Mz A said mineral oil isn't absorbed into the hair and coats it which can cause build up. But a lot of the things we use, including all natural products, are not absorbed by our hair and essentially do the same thing as mineral oil. Very few things beside water and a select few oils can penetrate the hair shaft so I say that water is the BEST moisturizer. Always add water then a leave-in product and an oil or pomade (with our without mineral oil) to seal everything in and to give so hold for your style. Advice about natural hair and products are a dime a dozen so you just have to listen to your hair and do what is best for it even if it goes against common natural hair doctrine.

Comment by Mz A on September 27, 2011 at 10:08am: Mineral oil is suppose to be bad because your hair can't absorb it. The theory is the oil just coats your hair and causes a lot of build up. Personally I'm ignoring the advice about mineral oils for now. The stylist that cut my hair recommended Liv hairdressing by summit. It contains mineral oil but its been really moisturizing my hair so I'm going to use it anyways.

Comment by Ogor Ben-Iweagwu on September 19, 2011 at 12:18pm: I think for the most part, for me, its been a little bit of a challenge to keep my twa moisturised. My hair drinks water...so i have been trying to find products that are suited. They say mineral oil isnt good for black hair..yet most of the products have mineral oil. can anyone tell me why mineral oil is supposedly bad?

Asides from that..its been pretty much alright..im learning my hair and its all so fascinating..:)

Comment by OluTimehin Adegbeye on September 2, 2011 at 12:00pm: I'm confused about Organic Root Stimulator products: everyone goes on about how great they are, but almost all of them have petrolatum or mineral oil in..?