Here are some tips on how to care for a TWA that has damaged hair:
- Make sure you are deep conditioning whenever you wash. …
- Keep up with trims. …
- Be realistic if your hair is experiencing extreme splitting or breakage. …
- Moisture, moisture, and more moisture. …
- Keep your scalp healthy.
Simply so, how do you keep TWA hair moisturized?
Consequently, how can I protect my TWA 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. They are everywhere from your local BSS to Amazon.com so no excuses for not doing it and sleeping on regular cotton sheet and pillowcases.
How can I moisturize my 4C hair everyday?
Keeping 4C hair moisturized can be difficult, but we’ve got 10 amazing tips for you that will make hair care a breeze.
- Stay hydrated. …
- Use a good moisturizer. …
- Lock in moisture using the LOC method. …
- Minimize heat exposure. …
- Don’t touch! …
- Sleep in a satin bonnet. …
- Wear protective hairstyles. …
- Deep condition your hair.
How do you care for a 4C TWA?
4C hair is very prone to breakage and can dry out very quickly.
- Use a pre-poo. It takes a lot to detangle tightly textured hair. …
- Use a sulfate-free shampoo. You want to avoid harsh shampoos that contain sulfates when it comes to this hair type. …
- Deep condition regularly. …
- Moisturize often.
Should I comb my TWA?
You really don’t need to comb your hair much but when you do make sure it’s wet and has conditioner in it. Combing your hair dry can lead to breakage, especially with type 4 hair.
How do you sleep with TWA hair?
How can I moisturize my 4C hair overnight?
You simply apply a moisturizer to your hair, cover it in plastic, which can be baggy, plastic cap, or saran wrap, and you let it sit overnight. Many naturals swear by this method to encourage hair growth and moisture retention.
How long does it take to grow out a TWA?
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 I take care of my short natural hair everyday?
Do moisturize your hair daily/ nightly. Like a plant, your scalp and hair loves water and water based products. You can use a store bought product or a DIY leave in conditioner. Give the LOC or LCO methods a try.