When I first went natural, I thought my TWA was the worst thing in the world. I only rocked protective hairstyles in hopes of growing out my hair. Instead, using protective hair styles turned out to be the easiest way to neglect my hair. After realizing the damage, I finally gained some courage to rock …
What’s your TWA story? I decided to go natural in 2011 after moving to Chicago to attend graduate school and seeing so many women embrace their crowns around the city. Though I was born in Denver, I grew up in South Carolina since age 5 and never really saw women embracing their curls in the …
There’s been a lot of debate regarding what “defines” a wash and go. There isn’t a “one size fits all” method to achieving a wash and go, and if you want super defined coils, you may not be able to literally wash your hair and head out the door. In this video, askpRoy shows us …
What’s your TWA story? I moved to Australia a few years ago and there were no hair salons that could do my hair. (There were only a hand full of black people). This was frustrating because I was use to going to the salon to get my relaxer. I had no clue what to do …
What’s your TWA story?I decided not to perm my hair anymore and just went for it. I don’t really have a story. Lol I always had long hair but I didn’t mind adjusting and starting over with my natural hair. How do you typically maintain your TWA on a daily basis?Well I don’t do much …
What’s your TWA story?I have big chopped about 3 times since first big chopping in 2010. I use to wear my hair straight but I did my final big chop so I could rock my natural tresses and I love it! How do you typically maintain your TWA on a daily basis? I typically maintain …
What’s your TWA story? I don’t think I really have a story. I rocked a shaved head for about 5 years, then one day I decided to grow my hair out. I was inspired by all of the versatility I saw on the interwebs. I kept shaving the sides when I first started, but over …
Meet Rebekah Hislop from Trinidad and Tobago! What’s Your TWA Story My TWA story has a mere timeline of three weeks. I started using chemicals in my hair when I was 12 because my hair was tremendously thick and my mum was never versed in styling and maintaining natural hair. I had long straight hair but every …
What’s your TWA story? I’ve been natural almost four years & I decided to trade in my long tresses for an edgy tapered cut. I absolutely love it! How do you typically maintain your TWA on a daily basis? To maintain my tapered cut, I do twist outs if I want a more stretched look. …
For all of my short natural hair beauties, don’t think we forgot about you! Sometimes the TWA requires just a little more patience and creativity but don’t think for one second that you don’t have options! Below, check out ShamelessMaya as she demonstrates several ways she plays up her pixie cut: (these particular styles would …