Thursday, September 22, 2025

Too long for TWA?

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A great question came in via email from one of the ladies participating in TGHBPSC a couple of days ago and I wanted to get your feedback. The question was from Tia, she writes; 

"When do you stop considering your hair a TWA? I have very coily 3c hair with a lot of shrinkage. But if I straighten my hair I have a bob. Would my hair in its natural state still be considered a TWA?"

When I read her question, I immediately thought it was a GREAT one and to be honest, I kind of don't know the answer to it. Some of the other ladies weighed in and gave their answers.  Evelyn responded,  "Good question Tia, I still consider mine a TWA because without any stretching it doesn't touch my shoulders." 

So, what is your answer to Tia's question? When do we stop considering our curls and coils a TWA?

xoxo,
Alex

5 comments :

CurlyNuGrowth said...

Really great question and I don't there is a definite answer to it. I think its more so a matter of personal preference.

When I was sporting my loose natural hair, I considered it to be a TWA until I able to flat twist my hair all the way back, which was about 7 months post BC. Then, I just considered it a 'fro.

MrsWardy88 said...

I would like to know that answer too. My hair is at the bridge of my nose... when its stretched. Oh and I did your feature, go check it out. ;)

KB said...

Here's one link that may help to answer this question: http://care4curls.com/2011/05/16/the-different-stages-lengths-of-curly-and-coily-hair/

evelyn.n.alfred said...

Hey Alex, I just wanted to give you the right link for my page:

www.evelynnalfred.blogspot.com

Nicole said...

IMO when there's "hang time". When I think of Afro's or TWA's I think of hair the grows up that doesn't hang.