fuzzy TWA

[You must be registered and logged in to see this image.] Ok ladies, I need some help. My Twa doesn't have well defined curls. I have been trying different techniques and nothing gives me the results I'm looking for. I love me Twa and the way I look just want more curls. Hubby thinks that I need to do another BC because the ends are fuzzy so that the curls can really pop....

Any advice or tips will be helpful.

Do you still have relaxer on the ends? Also, what products are you using?

I don't think so...I thought the stylist cut them off when I BC'd. I am using HE Hello Hydration conditioner for my co-wash, Ecostyler gel, EV OO, Care free curl moisturizer.

BTW poeticlyspkng your hair is beautiful.

I am having the same issue and it's been 2 months since I BC'd. I was only 7 weeks post when I bc'd so maybe I didn't cut it short enough??? I was thinking about cutting some more off because under all the frizz I can feel defined curls...I don't know what to do.

I am wondering like the others if you still have relaxer. My ends were dry and coarse after my first BC last month and weren't curling, but I felt the curls beneath. I trimmed the ends a little and it has helped. I think too it depends on when last you relaxed your hair, it takes some time for your 'true' curls to be revealed.
My last relaxer was December 2009, and I still have a few areas that are just straight.
Presently Kinky curly knot today and kinky curly custard really work for me. I alternate with ecostyler as the former are really pricey.
Good luck on your journey.
P.S You should definitely check out the TWA challenge, might be helpful [You must be registered and logged in to see this image.]

im glad i looked at this topic, because im going through the same thing lol

thanks ladies......I can def feel the curls underneath so maybe a trim would be ideal. But I'm afraid they may take off too much. My last relaxer was June 2009.

I was just reading about scab hair.....do you ladies think it's possible that this is what I have.

Have you considered trimming it yourself? I think that's what I might do to avoid having too much taken off. I don't necessarily believe in the scab hair theory, but a lot of people do. I've read up on it and it seems that the only remedies are letting it grow out and then cutting it off or just cutting it off now.

Well I don't know if 'scab hair' is a real concept, but I certainly agree that it takes a few months for your true texture to be revealed. I have a few areas that still appear relaxed, even though its been over 4 months and less than an inch in length. So certainly, scab or not, it really isn't the same until it has grown somewhat. I am just trying to be patient until the process occurs.

Dont cut ure hair ladies!...it takes time for the curls to come in...my 3 month anniversary is coming up in 5 days and I still have parts of my hair that dont have curl definition but the curls are hiding underneath.....we all still have virgin hair that is continiing to grow and nourish after we have cut our permed ends off....you may not see your true hair texture until 6, 9 or even 12 months down the line....please be patient....

Poundcake921 wrote:Dont cut ure hair ladies!...it takes time for the curls to come in...my 3 month anniversary is coming up in 5 days and I still have parts of my hair that dont have curl definition but the curls are hiding underneath.....we all still have virgin hair that is continiing to grow and nourish after we have cut our permed ends off....you may not see your true hair texture until 6, 9 or even 12 months down the line....please be patient....

Great advice! I'm going through this issue as well and I was wondering when my true texture will reveal itself. It's really curly in some areas and some areas (the shortest ones) have no definition at all [You must be registered and logged in to see this image.]
But now that I think about it, it's only been a couple months since my BC...patience is truly a virtue! *sigh* [You must be registered and logged in to see this image.]

ok so I was fed up and went to the barber for a trim...and guess what ladies...........I LOVE IT.....he made it even and shaped me up...he did an awesome job....

Great, am really glad you like it. Are you going to post pics for us to see? [You must be registered and logged in to see this image.]

yes as soon as I can figure out how [You must be registered and logged in to see this image.]