For ladies weren't comfortable wearing their short natural hair.

[wannabelong]

When I was natural, I wore a boy cut and the funny thing about it is that I feel more comortable wearing the boy cut than I do with my nape length relaxed hair.

 

[AtlantaJJ]

I'm wearing Lace Front wigs until I can make a nice ponytail. I workout almost every day, and this stying option has given me so much freedom!! It is allowing me to care for my hair while it grows and I am retaining my growth.

I do not attach the lace front with glue, I use bobby pins to attach and it looks completely natural.

Heck I'm going to use this styling option even after I obtain my desired length because its so easy to maintain during the work week. I can run/workout in the morning, rinse my braids, put on my LF and go!

 

[LadyA0784]

I BC'd after about 4 months of "transitioning" so I was working with about 2.5 inches of hair at the beginning of my natural journey. Before that my hair was a little past APL and I had gotten it cut twice (once into a bob and then again into a short shaved in the back style) to get myself used to short hair again. My stylist wouldn't cut the rest of it off because he didn't think I knew what I was talking about when I said I wanted to go natural so I got some micros and cut off the permed ends when I took them out. When I was done, I immediately regretted it...lol. I can be impulsive and it was really hard to get used to my new length and my new hair. So I bought wigs to wear to work until my hair grew out. I wore one one week and the other the next and decided that they were too much of a hassle (they gave me headaches) and I've worn my hair out ever since. Initially I felt like I looked like a boy, but after a while I got over it. Everyone at work loved it and my bf liked it too so it was pretty easy to let my insecurities go.

 

[juju]

Short hair (twa) is kinda sexy with the right accesoire (sp) on anyone who don't mind wearing short hair,my hair is about 4in right now and i wear it out everyday because i just love it.

 

[SignatureBeauty]

I have worn my hair Shaved down to the skin, and as Long as you can spruce it up with makeup,earrings, and dress for it, You will be fine, I never cared for what aothers think, I have also inspired a few Ladies in my neighborhood to go natural, I have done it 50/11 times. But when wearing a Twa you can't just leave the house looking plain or you might have that boy look. I saw a Lady in my local walmart that had a Bald fade that was colored blonde and she looked so good, I mean you couldn't even pinch her hair.


I have a Twa now, all I am gonna do is go buy me some Fantasia IC gel and just wear it out and curly, I can't stand wigs for long, and a sew in might give me a headache. Plus I have started my own Houskeeping service and who wants to clean in a Hot Wig? Not Me lol!!!!! I mean you can try color or those Color Hair sprays to add Temporary color. It is alot of Wowmen walking around with Twas and when I say Twa, I mean less than 3 inches!

 

[Mystic]

I am 19 months post BC with about 7" in different places and I am still uncomfortable wearing my natural hair out. When I get to APL I will start wearing it out more often.

 

[1QTPie]

teehee y'all missing out. You attract a whole different kinda man with a TWA. I'm just sayin.

i was so much more popular with 2" of hair. hmm...

 

[Mom23]

It didn't bother me when I bc'd on 09-07-08. I was rather relieved. I felt fresh, new, whole. I enjoy taking baths, showers getting into the pool and going to the beach and not have to worry about getting my relaxed hair wet or messing up my wraps etc. I think short hair can be rather sexxy, if you rock it right with the right clothing, accessories and a lil makeup. Just learn to embrace your NEW AND BOLD LOOK! I think you and your hair are BEAUTIFUL! Good luck on your journey!

I agree!! I wore my big chop out right away... It's still short, but I love it.

 

[TrustMeLove]

I BC and left the shop feeling fly. I had like 5 days where I was shocked due to my look and stayed in the house. But, that was mainly bcause I had gained some weight like 15 pounds and it changed the look of my face.

But, when I went naturally I became popular. Really popular. I became really stylish and like a go to person for all things makeup and stylish. I kid you not. My BC and Nappy hair has created the woman I am today.

 

[oldcrayons]

The main reason why I haven't BC (although I want to) is because I'm going to end up looking like a 12 year old little girl. I already have a childish face, but take the weight off is going to make me look like a child

 

[MonPetite]

I BCed with only 2.5 inches and I rocked it. YOU are a woman, so however you wear your hair will WILL BECOME feminine if you own it.

I have 3 style albums if you'd like ideas.

I called it my "Sexy Gosling" look.

 

[blazingthru]

I wasn't comfortable when I BC either I did mines in April and I had no support nor were there any others like me, I didn't find anyone that was natural for a good while, the ones I did find were not friendly but I pushed past the discomfort, I wanted to get to know my hair and wear it just like it was even if my face looked funny and not really pretty anymore to me. plus others begged me to wear makeup I didn't I wanted to just be me with all it entails and guess what - people accepted me. I still do not wear make up I feel more confident about my hair now that its just about Armpit, but I have grown past caring what others thought and I am so glad I did it. If I had to do it again I would do it the same way. I think its the best way to get to love your natural hair.

 

[discodumpling]

My womanly essence is not (thankfully) wrapped up in the length of my hair.
After my BC (April 2007) I was uncomfortable with what OTHERS would think for a hot minute. Common sense took over as I really took the time to LOOK at ME...With my hair cut short the rest of ME took center stage.
My eyes, My lips, my cheeks are all quite beautiful IMHO

...i've got ample T N A...ain't no way I could ever be mistaken for a boy

 

[Morenita]

I didn't mean to say anyone looks like a boy perse with short hair, but undoubtedly that is the conotation when you are a women with short hair. It is a more masculine/boyish undertone as opposed to long hair. I for one don't think neck length or longer hair on a women is quite boyish but shorter than that, you might get confused

Thanx for the tips though, I do wear wigs but I am in braids at the moment. I just wanted to know some of the comfort zones of my fellow lhcf'ers. I know my comfort zone would be past ear length or longer. I have an attachment, me at my shortest prior to lchf, not bad at all...

I know what you mean OP, I'm spoiled about my length now. My hair is the longest it's been since my very first relaxer in the 5th grade, and I'm not going to let it go willingly lol. I don't want to wear weaves (never have) so my plans to BC won't be until my 2 year mark+ probably. Although, I was just looking at some pics of me with my hair NL and SL, it was so thick and healthy and the ends were so blunt

 

[Ramya]

teehee y'all missing out. You attract a whole different kinda man with a TWA. I'm just sayin.

i was so much more popular with 2" of hair. hmm...

I've been noticing this. Who knew?!

 

[turnergirl]

I BC'd and walked out of the salon with my hair in a wash and go. I did not cover my hair or get braids until almost a year later. I had never had my hair shorter than a chin length bob before. I just rocked it. Oh yes and I had a little less than 2 inches of hair.

I loved my hair and felt I had lots of styling options. I could wash it and put lots of product in or put a little. LOL. I would put a little part in it sometimes. I loved the look. I was very comfy with my hair that way. For the first time my face was not overwhelmed with hair.

 

[turnergirl]

I've been noticing this. Who knew?!

Yes, yes and yes. My husband was all over me when I BC'd he was just trying to get a sister to go on a date with him. He liked me before I cut my hair but the twa was intriguing to him. I have never had so many men asking to touch my hair. One of the biggest privelages a man could get outside of the obvious was washing my hair.

You know something about not being caught up with my hair gave me time to think about other things. What I was wearing, how my makeup looked, how long it took me to jog a mile, or swim laps in the pool. I was occupied with things other than my hair. A full life has it's own level of sex appeal. Not to say you can't have a full life with WL hair because you can but as a natural with WL, it can become a chore. I know lots of women who did a second BC because they got tired of losing Saturdays to their hair.
I am all off topic now.

 

[turnergirl]

when i had my hair cut low i was at the barber shop with my brother and this older sistah came in and her style was so...classy, sexy, and sophisticated i was like OMG i want that...the guys in the barber shop was like yeah ok...i grabbed this guys clippers...which is a big NO NO...its the equivalent of going in a womans purse...but i was quick and did a quick stroke with the clippers he knew i was for real he did it so nice my brothers mouth just hung open...well needless to say i walked out of the shop..and my head froze it was january in st louis missouri...it was the coldest thing i ever felt in my life...i was like what have i done...it wasnt about the length or lack thereof that insecured me...it was the brutal winter that kept me in hiding

I will be honest the winter of BC was the coldest winter ever. I did wear hats, sometimes hats over scarves when I was out. I forgot about that. BC's should be reserved for the summer. There is no way you can really avoid washing it or wetting it everyday, especially as it grows.

 

[Hairsofab]

I was actually more comfortable wearing my hair out when it was a snap close to my head. Now my hair is really cottony/poofy and it is hard to style. Twists don't look right, at least when I do them. I look like an extra from the Wire. But I want my hair to grow out so I wear a wig through right now.

 

[turnergirl]

I was actually more comfortable wearing my hair out when it was a snap close to my head. Now my hair is really cottony/poofy and it is hard to style. Twists don't look right, at least when I do them. I look like an extra from the Wire. But I want my hair to grow out so I wear a wig through right now.

I have seen more women have problems during the grow out period than the twa stage. I always think of twa as heaven....it gets complicated between twa BAA

 

[lashannasmall]

I dont feel like I look like a boy but short hair is not flatering on me. This is my second time being natural so I knew that going in. I have seen myself with a short natural and with medium lenghth hair. I am wearing kinky twists until it grows out some.

 

[Oasis]

I had a low cut fade for a while and I never looked like a boy.

When my hair started growing, probaby an inch or two is when I started feeling uncomfy and started wearing kinky twists.

Now that I'm about 5-6+ inches I mostly wear it in micro twists.

 

[luxe.li.]

well, my hair is about 3.5 inches to 4 inches all around except my bangs, and I wear my hair straight and short instead of natural, because natural and short makes me self conscious because my curl pattern is inconsistent. if I had like 3 more inches I'd totally rock a wash and go, until then I'll keep it straight.

 

[katblack]

I have worn my hair Shaved down to the skin, and as Long as you can spruce it up with makeup,earrings, and dress for it, You will be fine, I never cared for what aothers think, I have also inspired a few Ladies in my neighborhood to go natural, I have done it 50/11 times. But when wearing a Twa you can't just leave the house looking plain or you might have that boy look. I saw a Lady in my local walmart that had a Bald fade that was colored blonde and she looked so good, I mean you couldn't even pinch her hair.


I have a Twa now, all I am gonna do is go buy me some Fantasia IC gel and just wear it out and curly, I can't stand wigs for long, and a sew in might give me a headache. Plus I have started my own Houskeeping service and who wants to clean in a Hot Wig? Not Me lol!!!!! I mean you can try color or those Color Hair sprays to add Temporary color. It is alot of Wowmen walking around with Twas and when I say Twa, I mean less than 3 inches!

I know what you mean. You have to be looking banging because it just makes the look that much fierce!
I dont wear my hair out as I am not comfortable with the length, but not that my mom is on my 'natural side' she always want me to wear it out...

 

[katblack]

teehee y'all missing out. You attract a whole different kinda man with a TWA. I'm just sayin.

i was so much more popular with 2" of hair. hmm...

LOL!! I am a bit afraid of this. I have taken to wearing a scarf and man went to lengths telling me I sounded like I was from the Islands...
Sure, I sound as American as they come, he just wanted that exotic looking girl!

 

[katblack]

I wasn't comfortable when I BC either I did mines in April and I had no support nor were there any others like me, I didn't find anyone that was natural for a good while, the ones I did find were not friendly but I pushed past the discomfort, I wanted to get to know my hair and wear it just like it was even if my face looked funny and not really pretty anymore to me. plus others begged me to wear makeup I didn't I wanted to just be me with all it entails and guess what - people accepted me. I still do not wear make up I feel more confident about my hair now that its just about Armpit, but I have grown past caring what others thought and I am so glad I did it. If I had to do it again I would do it the same way. I think its the best way to get to love your natural hair.

My discomfort doesn't entirely stem from what others might think.I only cared what my mother thought and she wants me to wear it out. I am also in the learning stage and want to make sure I reach my desired length with no set backs. I've been natural before and I know I get lazy when my hair is dry and not easy to care for. With protective styles like scarves, I get to deep moisture my hair on the DL
I've done short before and I rather take a new approach. Yada yada to each his or her own, LOL.

 

[naturalmanenyc]

My dad's wife has a platinum blonde fade. She wears chunky jewelry and is ultra confident. She does not look like a boy at all.

I don't wear my natural curly hair out yet. I'm just above APL with a flat iron. I am hoping to get to shoulder length (unstretched) and then I'll be fine with wearing it out....but I need at least one more minichop to get rid of the relaxed straight ends. If I can get my puff to look cute before then, I might wear it out sooner.

 

[AtlantaJJ]

I'm content with hiding my hair until I get some more length (shoulder length unstretched).

I have several reasons why I am doing this. One reason is that I prefer longer hair on me. My main reason is that I'm working out 4 - 6 days per week, cardio in the mornings, weight training on some days. I do daily co-wash with my hair in braids after my morning work out, then I put on my Lace Front and go to work.

This is the most care free I have been about my hair in ages!! I am just letting my hair grow and do it's thing, and I'm taking care of my body at the same time!! And I have banging hair when I go to work, I got no less that 4 complements on my hair since Thursday when I washed and styled my wig. I have no conflict between maintaining my body or my hair for the first time in a long while.

When my hair gets longer it will be easy for me to pull it back into a nice french roll or a puff or ponytail of some sort. Until then, I'm straight wigging it. It's just too simple to do this.

 

[cutiebe2]

I didn't feel comfortable but I was doing the CAG method so I had to give me hair rests. So I wore a TWA (before the days when I knew about half wigs).

The time I felt good about my hair was when I could put it into a bun without clips to hold it down

 

[pinkchocolatedaisy]

When I did the BC, my hair was pretty short. I was too impatient to transition and curious about my natural texture. One of my faves was my version of a frohawk (see below) and I can't seem to pull it off now. My biggest issue now is shrinkage! But I didn't and don't feel like a boy. DH encouraged me to go natural but even if he didn't I would've done it. I don't think I'm hot but I apparently carry myself as such and I like the way my hair looks/looked. I actually miss my shorter hair. Less tangles, less product, easier to manage.

this was me the first month of my BC: