Naturals, how long did it take for your hair to grow?

[DDTexlaxed]

I am going thru a minor hair crisis. I can't style my short curly hair the way I want to. I think if it was a bit longer, I could at least find it easier to start and finish the braid or twist style i've been trying to perfect . Perhaps slap it in a pony tail n go style. Ugh, can I ask any of you, how long it took for your hair to get long enough to no longer be considered a twa? I thought I no longer had a twa, but I still feel like I have one.

 

[natstar]

It took me around 6 or 7 months from what I remember (it was back in 98-99). I remember I cut it really short-sported a texturized twa for a couple months then grew it out with braids which I kept in for like 4 months. If you are getting frustrated about it-maybe you can sport braids until the spring or something-just a suggestion

 

[atl_mulattamami]

my hair is by no means LONG yet...but its definately longer than a TWA...I think it took me about 5 months to grow it out from a TWA to just a regular, short length

 

[Belle Du Jour]

If you factor in shrinkage, it's going to be a while before your hair really shows length, unless your hair is looser. So while your hair may be growing, it won't look it. That's something I had to get over, and know that I don't need to blow it out or straighten it for some kind of validation.

I do stretch it often, though, to see the progress I'm making.

 

[pookeylou]

Be patient with it. I had to have a good 5 or 6 inches before I could start to feel comfortable with it.

I would defintely spend some time in the natural albums of many who have gone the gammit! TWA to BAA! I will be 2 years natural next month. My hair in back is about 6 or 7 inches from bra strap. I used to worry a lot about getting it there as fast as possible. Now I have learned that my hair retains length the better I care for it and grows like a weed when I do the least to it.

It'll get there Ma...just enjoy the journey in the meantime.

 

[chocolate01]

I agree with Pookey (I love your album by the way). I am always stalking natural albums. I started out with about 5 inches of hair, right now my hair is about 7 inches long. I don't have a twa but I do know it will be a number of months if not a whole year before I see the length I want.

 

[pookeylou]

I agree with Pookey (I love your album by the way). I am always stalking natural albums. I started out with about 5 inches of hair, right now my hair is about 7 inches long. I don't have a twa but I do know it will be a number of months if not a whole year before I see the length I want.

Thank you chica! Glad you enjoyed it.

 

[DDTexlaxed]

Can any of u tell me what styles u did other than braids? I'm getting bored w. just my curly fro. I'm trying to do mini twists, but they always turn out fuzzy.
My natural journey so far is a success, but most of my hair education is based on relaxed hair. I don't really know what my hair type is, all I know that I have 3 different types of curls on my head. Tiny spirals, cork screws, and c shaped curls all over. It's strange the way it sounds, but it's why I'm having technical difficulties styling my hair. If I don't put some gel on it, tho, u really can't see the curl definition all over. I can't wait til my pics are ready so I can show u that I'm not making this up.

 

[Ayeshia]

mines grew rather quickly even with my two trims in between my BC and 6 months later.

 

[GodMadeMePretty]

I never did the big chop. I let my relaxer grow out for about 20 months and then I chopped off the relaxed ends. So my hair right now is pretty long. If I stretch the twists I have in right now, it's about 3-4 inches from bra-strap - maybe less if it's completely straight.

I think if you get a styling product that limits the frizz, you'll be happier with the twists. I tried a few - ORS' Loc and Twist Gel worked very well for my daughter's hair. Her hair is fine. For my hair, it's all about the shea butter. When I slap on a pile of shea butter, my curls POP. I have some twists in my hair right now that I wear either down or half pulled up. Usually I have some unraveling at the ends. I've never had them stay in this long and not look ragged and I accomplished it with the unrefined shea butter. Thanks to Irresistible for reminding me that simple (and cheap) is still good. The kinky-curly pudding that cost me $22 is sitting in my cabinet waiting on me to use it again. I'm going to use it up - probably as a daily moisturizer for my daughter when she's in the twists and for shine. After that's gone, I'm going to go back to the ORS oil blend spray for shine.

 

[CurleeDST]

My hair grows about 1/2 inch a month so while growing out a twa I slapped on a headband to keep it off my face until it grew out more - about 6 months before I could do more to it OR you can 2-strand or single strand twist the hair during this interim stage.

I am going thru a minor hair crisis. I can't style my short curly hair the way I want to. I think if it was a bit longer, I could at least find it easier to start and finish the braid or twist style i've been trying to perfect . Perhaps slap it in a pony tail n go style. Ugh, can I ask any of you, how long it took for your hair to get long enough to no longer be considered a twa? I thought I no longer had a twa, but I still feel like I have one.