35 TWA Hairstyles

One of the biggest pros of a TWA is that it’s generally pretty easy to maintain. Styling usually doesn’t take very long, detangling is typically easier, and you can wash your hair every day if you choose to do so. However, it’s still important to take good care of your hair while it’s in the TWA stage. This means handling your hair gently, using a sulfate-free shampoo and a hydrating conditioner, and keeping your hair moisturized. If you choose to wash and style your hair on a daily basis, try cowashing with a cleansing conditioner and only use shampoo once a week or so, to prevent your hair from getting dried out from shampooing too frequently. Also, keep in mind that washing and styling daily is a choice; you can wash every other day or every few days if you prefer. Cover your hair with a satin bonnet at night to preserve your style and help retain moisture.

The go-to style for those with TWAs is often the wash and go. With short hair, you can often achieve a wash and go very easily. All it takes is a good leave-in conditioner and a styling product of your choice. Depending on the exact length of your TWA, you can either smooth and rake the products through your hair to help define your natural curl pattern or use a hair sponge to help enhance your curls. But a wash and go is just one way to style a TWA. Twist outs, finger coils, and rod sets are a few other ways you can style short natural hair. Whether you just big chopped or you just prefer to maintain a short haircut, here are 35 great TWA hairstyles to help inspire your next look.

These defined coils help show off the shape of this gorgeous cut. Finding the right products and techniques to define your natural curls is a great way to style your TWA.

To achieve this look, part your curls on one side and use gel or edge control to help slick down a small section of the hair in front.

Doing a flat twist out is a great way to style your TWA. This technique will also help stretch and elongate your curls and give you a little more volume.

A close-cropped blonde TWA is a classically chic look. This is the perfect length to experiment with hair color because the grow out process will be short and simple.

If your hair isn’t quite long enough to style into a high puff you can achieve the same look by pulling the hair back and securing it in place with an adjustable elastic headband.

If you want to experiment with a more unconventional color for your TWA, consider a striking shade of grey like the one pictured here.

Perm rod sets look great on any hair length, including a TWA. If you have a tapered cut, use slightly larger rods in the front and smaller rods in the back and along the sides.

TWA tapered hairstyles are trending this season and if red is your color, consider this chic tapered TWA. A wash and go can help make these gorgeous red curls pop.

If you want a super low-maintenance style, this cute close-cropped TWA with shaved sides is a great choice. A cut this short really helps accentuate all of your best facial features.

This classic look puts the A in TWA. This is a great way to show off your hair’s gorgeous afro texture.

A TWA is a perfect length for finger waves. Use a styling mousse and a fine-tooth comb to help sculpt and shape your finger waves. With this gorgeous purple color, you’ll never get bored with your TWA.

Finger coils are a great choice for TWAs. They look great on their own and you also have the option of separating the coils for a more voluminous look.

A Bantu knot out looks great on any length. Leave a few Bantu knots intact in the front for an effortlessly chic look.

If you’ve ever considered dyeing your hair pink, there’s no better time to do it than when your hair is styled in a TWA. This is an absolutely gorgeous look that screams fun.

You can recreate this gorgeous tapered TWA by coiling your hair with a comb, your fingers, or with the help of a hair sponge.

A coil out is one of many ways you can style your TWA. The combination of this gorgeous purple color and super defined coils is absolutely stunning.

A pop of red color on the ends takes this chic tapered TWA to the next level. Shaved sides give this cut a bold, edgy look.

If you want to take a break from defining your curls, try this slicked down look. While your hair is wet, apply a foaming mousse and comb and smooth your hair down, then sit under a hooded dryer to help set the style.

This gorgeous two-toned curly TWA is styled into a faux hawk. This look can easily be achieved by parting the hair on one side and slicking the sections up and down with gel. Use bobby pins to help secure the hair, if needed.

Finding the right products to help define your natural texture is the easiest way to style a tapered TWA. Every head of hair is a little different, which means that no two TWAs will look exactly alike.

What’s not to love about this gorgeous TWA? From its pretty reddish-blonde color to the shaved design on the sides, this is a look that’s sure to turn heads.

Try slicking down the sides of your tapered TWA for a slightly different, two-textured look.

Create a headband with your own hair by flat twisting a small section in the front from ear to ear. This is a cute, creative way to style your TWA.

This two-toned tapered cut is long enough to style in several different ways. You can do a wash and go or define your curls with finger coils or flat twists.

Small, neat cornrows along one side of the head give this TWA a chic, edgy look. This style is a great choice for all curl types.

A super defined wash and go with a subtle side part is a great way to style your TWA. This is a look that works well as your TWA continues to grow out.

Flat twists are the easiest way to achieve a twist out on short natural hair. Flat twist the hair from back to front to achieve this look on a tapered TWA.

If you thought it was impossible to style a TWA into a high puff, think again. A little hair gel, a soft bristle brush, and a scarf are all you need to create an elegant high puff on short natural hair.

Contrast is key when it comes to this two-toned tapered TWA. The bright red color on top contrasts nicely with the darker color along the sides.

Creating pin curls is an old school method that works great on short natural hair. If you haven’t yet mastered the art of flat twisting, this is a great, easy alternative.

Adding a colorful headband is a fun, easy way to switch up the look of your TWA. Color coordinate to match your outfit or pair with neutral shades for a pop of color.

You can recreate the look of these gorgeous spiral curls by creating finger coils. For the best results, start on freshly washed hair and use a moisturizing styling product with strong but flexible hold.

This gorgeous reddish-brown color looks great on a tapered TWA. This look is especially perfect for the summer months.

If you want a unique, funky haircut, this two-toned TWA with shaved designs on the sides may be just right for you.

Changing your hair color is a great way to switch up the look of your TWA. This gorgeous deep shade of red looks great on anyone.