Why You Should Try a TWA with Big Hoops

Sometimes doing the big chop means you have to cut your natural hair very short-- emphasis on the "very." However, that does not mean you cannot have a feminine look. The best way to accessorize your natural hair with a TWA is to focus on your type of jewelry, specifically earrings. Since TWAs are a short hairstyle, large hoop earrings (in either gold or silver) can compliment your look perfectly for a stylish touch. From decorative to simple and minimal, trying hoops with your TWA is a beautiful pairing.

4c Natural Hairstyles You can Easily Do

Thanks to Nekisha of Black Zulu, women with 4c tightly coiled natural hair now have options for how to style their hair. Many times natural hair that is tightly coiled is sidelined for looser coils and curls. However, Nekisha offers two TWA, 4c hairstyles that are professional and chic.

The Flat Twist Out

A flat twist out provides a coiled look on 4c hair. Pick your roots with a wide tooth comb and a pick to add volume and shape.

Black Zulu Blogger shows a flat twist out on 4c natural hair

The Bantu Knot Out

A bantu knot out can provide a volumous look on 4c natural hair. Dress it up with a headband and you're ready to go!

Black Zulu Blogger shows a bantu knot out on 4c natural hair

Resources:

How to Create a Bantu Knot Out on 4c Hair

This article is part of My Fair Hair's "Hairstyles for 4c Hair" series. These hairstyles are selected especially for women with 4c, short to medium length natural hair. If you have thick hair, thinning edges, or a less "visible" curl pattern, these styles are for you as well!

How do you style your 4c natural hair?

Lookbook: Afro with Polka Dots, Workplace Outfit

I think you Ladies are really going to enjoy this cute outfit from Fashionista Trends! Why try this look? For one, it is professional but very feminine & fun with a light pink blouse accented with white polka dots. You can wear this outfit with an afro and still look sophisticated in an office setting.

how to maintain an afro | the workplace outfit

Lookbook: Small Afro & Casual Summer Outfit

For a fresh summer look, try pairing cropped dress pants that are skinny at the ankle with a clean, white blouse. The v-neck blouse, art deco bangles, and floral necklace add texture to this outfit. Wear this look with a large fluffy afro or a small TWA (teeny weeny afro).

How to create an afro | outfit

What natural hairstyles are you wearing this summer?

More: Small Afro TWA Professional Hairstyles

How to do a Braid out with natural hair

Braid outs are a natural hairstyle that are created by braiding three strands of hair together with a styling product. Braid outs are created when the braids are separated and fluffed.

Braid outs can be styled on short, transitioning natural hair or on longer natural hair.

Tips to achieving the perfect braid out & twist out

via pretty-girl-rock.com

1. Start on clean, freshly washed and conditioner hair–this is essential to achieving a bountiful shine and sheen with lots of body. Hair that’s already weighed down with product or that has not been thoroughly cleansed will appear dull and has high frizz-potential.

2. Use a leave-in conditioner on damp hair before applying any other product. The leave-in helps to give balance to those areas that need extra moisture and conditioning. 

3. Apply a creamy, water-based styler instead of gel. Applying a water-based styler will not only aid in moisture retention but will also help to give definition and bit of hold. Gels often contain ingredients that will cause the hair to be crunchy and/or dry–the act of getting rid of the crunchiness may cause an unwanted frizz.

4. Follow with a bit of light oil like jojoba, coconut or olive oil to seal in the moisture. I usually take a nickle-sized amount of jojoba oil, rub my hands together and then run my hands over my braids or twists. Doing so locks moisture into the hair which may keep you from having to re-moisturize your hair throughout the week.

5. To minimize the chance of frizz taking over, the braids/twists should be left in until they’re completely dry. Not allowing the braids/twist to dry completely will result in frizz and there’s no way around it. If you like a little frizz, exercise control and fluff your hair up on your own at take down. That way, you can control the amount of frizz that will occur.

Remember to wear a satin bonnet to bed or sleep on a satin pillowcase as cotton will suck the moisture right out of your beautiful hair.

Braid out video tutorial


This video demonstrates...
how to separate braids
how to fluff a braid out
tips and tricks for styling
a professional hairstyle

video courtesy of kinkycurlycoilyme

How do you style your braid outs?

Small Afro TWA Professional Hairstyles

A TWA or teeny weenie afro is a short afro. A TWA is created when when a person cuts their relaxed hair off to transition into having natural hair. 

This video demonstrates... 
how to style a TWA 
professional TWA hairstyles 

video courtesy of Au Curls Naturelle

How to Create Coils with a Sponge - Updated

Sponge Coils are single strand curls created by using a sea foam sponge. Sponge coils are a professional hairstyle that can be styled on a short afro or a teeny weenie afro (TWA) for a curly look.

This video demonstrates...
how to create sponge single coils
what the hair looks like after styling

Sponge Finger Coils are great for...
small afros like teeny weenie afros (TWA)
a quick, professional hairstyle

To learn how to moisturize your sponge coils, read How To Keep Your Sponge Coils Moisturized.

More: Everything You Need To Know About Sponge Coils