nysister
Well-Known Member
Well it's been 3 weeks since my Big Cut and I have done research up the wazoo, and become a bit of a PJ. However I've found this the below is what works best for my 4a/b/c/d (ha-ha you get the picture.) Perhaps this will help some other newbies save a bit of cash.
Hair type: 4 a/b
Hair Length: TWA with lots of shrinkage. It's grown about 1/2 since I've cut it.
Morning Routine: Co-wash in the morning, or simply a rinse. Comb with a wide-tooth comb or pick.
Use Glycerine and water to soften. I switch up with Dr. Miracle leave in conditioner. (I know not everyone likes it, but it does works wonders for keeping it soft)
Super gently pick to make it even all over.
Evening Routine: Nothing much. I might co-wash if I hadn't done so in the morning. I usually co-wash daily or every other day, depending on the heat of the day and other external conditions.
and
That's it!
Results: Super soft like cotton hair. An Amazingly easy to manage wash and go hairstyle. I tie it up, at night (sometimes) to add maxi,mum shrinkage, so that it's easy to just go if I want to cover it in the shower. I figure with maximum shrinkage I can keep wearing a TWA for a while, and when it starts to get "big" I'll use headbands and do a twist out for something different.
BTW I work for a Fortune 100 company. I have not had anything but compliments on my hairstyle. Any shock has been due to how short it is, not that it's an afro. My husband really isn't into it, and that's fine because, I AM! In the end, that's really all that matters
Hair type: 4 a/b
Hair Length: TWA with lots of shrinkage. It's grown about 1/2 since I've cut it.
Morning Routine: Co-wash in the morning, or simply a rinse. Comb with a wide-tooth comb or pick.
Use Glycerine and water to soften. I switch up with Dr. Miracle leave in conditioner. (I know not everyone likes it, but it does works wonders for keeping it soft)
Super gently pick to make it even all over.
Evening Routine: Nothing much. I might co-wash if I hadn't done so in the morning. I usually co-wash daily or every other day, depending on the heat of the day and other external conditions.
and
That's it!
Results: Super soft like cotton hair. An Amazingly easy to manage wash and go hairstyle. I tie it up, at night (sometimes) to add maxi,mum shrinkage, so that it's easy to just go if I want to cover it in the shower. I figure with maximum shrinkage I can keep wearing a TWA for a while, and when it starts to get "big" I'll use headbands and do a twist out for something different.
BTW I work for a Fortune 100 company. I have not had anything but compliments on my hairstyle. Any shock has been due to how short it is, not that it's an afro. My husband really isn't into it, and that's fine because, I AM! In the end, that's really all that matters
on your progress and way to keep it simple!
