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The 4C "TWA" (Teeny Weeny Afro): Simple and Chic
The ultimate fresh start. The Teeny Weeny Afro is where your healthy hair journey begins, in the chicest way possible.
Your guide to the TWA, or Teeny Weeny Afro. Discover how to care for and style your short natural hair after the big chop, from defining curls to accessorizing.
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What's inside this guide
Did you know?
The "Teeny Weeny Afro" is a term coined by the modern natural hair community to affectionately describe the short stage of hair growth (typically under 2-3 inches) after a person has cut off all of their processed hair—the "Big Chop."
KEY BENEFITS OF HAIRSTYLE
Benefits
Extremely Healthy: The "big chop" removes all damaged hair for a fresh start.
Highlights Your Best Features: Puts all the focus on your beautiful face.
Incredibly Low-Maintenance: A true wash-and-go lifestyle.
Saves Time and Money: Wash days are quick and you use very little product.
Liberating & Empowering: Many women find the big chop to be a freeing experience.
GALLERY
How to ask your stylist for this hairstyle
Tips
This isn't a "style" you request, but the result of a "big chop." You would go to a stylist who specializes in natural hair and tell them you want to "cut off all your relaxed/damaged ends." You can then have them shape the remaining TWA.
People also ask
Question & Answer
Can you get a twist out on a TWA?
Yes, absolutely! Even with just 2-3 inches of hair, you can do tiny two-strand twists or finger coils all over your head. When you take them down, you'll have a beautifully defined and slightly stretched "TWA-out."
