When most people think of natural hair, they envision magnificently full, untamed, and robust afros.
However, wearing an afro can result in a relatively short route. Enter TWA hairstyles (Teeny Weeny Afro if you want to be technical). Tight and curly hairstyles are really popular these days.
What Is TWA Hair?
TWA is a short natural haircut with a maximum length of two inches. It’s the style you wear after a big chop, which is commonly caused by heat damage or while transitioning from relaxed to natural hair.
TWA should not be dull or embarrassing. In fact, it can be quite adorable, clever, and flattering. Please don’t assume you can’t do much with hair this short. We have some great ideas for you in store!
Simple TWA Hairstyle Ideas
When considering a big haircut, your main fear is undoubtedly “Well, I don’t know how to style TWA((” We tell you that it’s not that tough, and anyone can succeed with the following simple styles.
- Curl Definition for 4C Hair. Wash your hair, apply a leave-in conditioner, then finish with coconut oil. If your hair is dry when you start styling it, spritz it with water. Massage Eco Style Gel into your hair. Work in sections, saturating each with gel before delicately brushing from the ends inward. Air dry or blow dry your hair with a hair dryer set to low heat.
- Finger Coils with Brush for 4A and 4B Hair. Use any curl booster, lotion, or gel that is suited for your hair. Apply to newly washed, conditioned, and sealed hair (with your preferred oil). Brush your hair in circular motions, section by section, until the coils start to define.
- Simply wash and go. Wash your hair, then use a leave-in conditioning treatment and rub it into your curls. Create a few of curls by twisting the hair with your fingers. Make a short side portion with a comb if desired. Pin the hair down on both sides of the portion.
- Sleeked back half way up. Apply BB Foam Moisturizing Wrapping Lotion to the front of your hair, then smooth it back with a boar bristle brush. Pin to hold the curls in place. To achieve the ultimate sleekness, work on your edges using a tooth brush.
- Long top, sleek sides. Try a TWA spin on the popular unisex long top, short sides look. Brush the top up and smooth the sides down with gel to create the stylish contrast of lengths and textures.
Best TWA Hairstyles
You can experiment with the boldest colors and textures – an extremely short afro will withstand any daring experiment with respect. Check out the 20 most inspirational photographs of ladies wearing short TWA hairstyles!
1. Icy Blonde Hair
Give your TWA haircut an icy edge by dyeing it a bright white blonde. It’s just as eye-catching and fashionable as a honey or buttery tint. Haven’t you ever wondered if blondes had more fun?
2. TWA with Etched Nape
If society attempts to persuade you that short hair is only for guys, use cute and feminine temple and nape patterns to prove them wrong. Such well-executed designs will demonstrate your impeccable taste and will undoubtedly turn heads.
3. Funky Temple Fade
Try a unique flat top with a shaved angle on the side to define a side part. Grow the top long and keep it cut flat and squared off. This adds dimension to naturally curly curls and looks fantastic!
