How long does it take TWA to grow?

If your hair is tightly curled/waved and shrinks up anywhere between 50% – 90% expect to be in the TWA stage anywhere from 2 – 4 years. If your hair has medium curls/waves and shrinks up anywhere between 40% – 80% you can expect to be in the TWA stage for about a year or two.

How do you deal with a TWA?

HOW TO CARE FOR A TWA

1. Keep your hair moisturized. This is an especially important tip if you aren’t going to be wearing a protective hairstyle.
2. Find your style.
3. Don’t be afraid to trim.
4. Protect your hair.
5. Be patient and enjoy your hair.
6. Wash your hair as often as you need to.
7. Read the ingredients.

How do I grow my natural hair after big chop?

Here’s some tips on how to grow out your natural hair after the big chop.

1. Wash, Deep Condition & Moisturize Regularly. First you’ll need to choose products that work for your natural hair.
2. Trim Regularly.
3. Keep Heat Styling To A Minimum.
4. Wear Low Manipulation Hairstyles.
5. Protective Style.
6. Vitamins.

What month is the awkward stage of hair growth?

The awkward stage of hair growth is that 5 to 8 month period of time when you have started growing your hair out and it is just a mess.

Will my hair grow faster after a big chop?

Many people claim that hair grows faster when you big chop versus transition. Others say it doesn’t make any difference. While there is still some debate about it, hair that is freshly cut does not necessarily grow faster. When you cut your hair, you cut the bottom of the strand, therefore, the two are not related.

How often should you wash a TWA?

A good starting point for cleansing your hair is once per week. However, being that with a TWA tangles are not as bothersome you could wash even more often than this if you choose to. In fact, when your hair gets longer you are going to miss how easy washing your hair use to be.

How can I protect my TWA at night?

Protect your short hair at night Your hair should not be coming into contact with anything other than satin or silk at night whether that means you wear a satin bonnet or sleep on a silk pillowcase.

Should I big chop or transition?

If you transition, you’ll get to keep your length, but you’ll have to deal with styling multi-textured tresses. If you do the big chop, you’ll get rid of your relaxer in one fell swoop, but you might be left with only an inch of hair.

Does cutting hair change curl pattern?

Monaé states: “While a haircut cannot change your hair texture it certainly can help make your curl pattern more apparent. Whether it’s the weight of one’s hair or the reduction in volume from the shears, cutting your hair changes the shape, size, and bulk but it does not change the texture.