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Sep 21

The Sponge Method for Curl Definition- #BoutThatTWALife

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The sponge method is the perfect refresher method that literally takes 5 minutes to do. It's used for short hair and TWA's, but can probably be used for any sized afro if you're looking for some definition. It helps get rid of frizz and gives your TWA some defined coils. You can get these sponges at any auto store, Walmart,…

Sep 21

How To Protect Your TWA for Short Natural Hair Greatness

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@arispella by Sabrina Perkins of SeriouslyNatural.org The TWA or Teeny Weenie Afro is more than just the beginning of one’s natural hair journey. It is a style all on its own. It can be dressed up or down-- fro'ed out, sponge curled, finger coiled, twisted or you can just rock your natural curls! The style choices for TWAs are only…

Sep 21

3 Things I’m Doing for My Short Natural Hair’s “Awkward Stage”

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by Jascmeen Bush of Jascmeen.com Every stage of the natural hair journey has its challenges. When I was transitioning I was bound to braids and buns. When I had my TWA I thought I had to wear huge earrings every day to keep from looking boyish. Now I’m firmly planted in the awkward stage and I’ve got a whole new…

Sep 21

How to Maintain Healthy Short Hair

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Miss Alexandria Nicole by Emilia Obiekea of AdoreBotanicals.com There are many different starts to the natural hair journey. Some slowly transition from relaxed, heat or color damaged hair. While others reach for the scissors and go for the big chop (BC). Rocking a new short style can be daunting and liberating for new naturals. Here are some tips to help…

Sep 21

Natural Hair Styles- The High Bun Hack for Short Hair

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by Jasmeen of Jascmeen.com There's nothing like working with awkward length natural hair! One of the few things I miss about my longer hair is my updo’s. Up until now my hair was just too short to make a bun, hell— it can barely make a ponytail that I can attach a fake bun to! I was scrolling through Instagram and saw…