Slick Down TWA | Short Natural 4C Hair
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 4 ก.ค. 2020
- If you want a break from maintaining your TWA or you just want to change up your look, THIS is the perfect style!!! Slicking down your TWA will have you looking effortlessly classy. Plus, it’s a protective style! It’s not a habit for me to keep gel in my hair beyond a week as I know our hair thrives most when we let it flow freely and keep it moisturized. With that said, this style held me down just when I needed it!!! I touched up the gel in a couple spots on day 5 and I was able to keep this look for 9 whole days. It was a nice break from having to restyle my hair every single morning. If you try this style, I hope you love it as much as I do!!!
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I just cut my hair yesterday on impulse but I feel so good.
Courtney Michelle TV Yas! It makes hair so much easier to manage🙌🏾
Sameee
Congratulations! I removed my Locs two weeks ago on impulse too!
Yesss it does!!
Thank you mama.
I can't afford a wig.
Plus it's refreshing to see 4C that's actually 4C
You are welcome!!! I definitely know the struggle of 4C hair which is why I love this style LOL... This is an easy protective style when I need a break😊🙌🏾💗
@@LoriLoveTV I colored it and DID it . Looking like a boogie auntie
@@liranekm LOL @ “looking like a boogie auntie”😂. I am so glad you like your hair 🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾
You feature’s are naturally beautiful, no false eyelashes and not a lot of makeup beautifully natural..
it’s giving 90s jada pinkett😍
❤️❤️❤️
Lazy Naturals represent! ✊🏾lol. Seriously this is the video I’ve been searching for.
✊🏾✊🏾✊🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾🤣😂🤣 OMG since cutting my hair I haven’t let it grow past a certain length because I am such a lazy natural 😂 Short hair and protective styles are life!!!!
If you want a break from maintaining your TWA or you just want to change up your look, THIS is the perfect style!!! If you try this style, I hope you love it as much as I do!!!
Lori Love hey !!! Recently cut my hair. For the back hair that is getting longer and leaving a line. After the top part of your hair is dry. Try and wear a durag back to front and inside out, so that the seam is on the outside. It Flattens the back really nicely!
Karamel Jo It does work for the most part but sometimes I pull the durag to tight and I still end up with a line despite wearing it inside out which is why I just use a regular scarf. Never tried wearing the durag back to front thanks for the suggestion.
You look like Jada Pinkett haha. Love this hairstyle on you!
😂🤣😂 Thank youuuu 💕
Your natural beauty matches your natural hair.... Love it Sistah!
Thank you so much 💛
Love it! I also use Lottabody foaming mousse to help smooth and lay flat my hair with a leave-in in and gel. Lots and lots of gel because my hair is super course with the grey. I'm a lazy natural too so I keep my hair short and I love it!!!
Ouu I love silver hair, I bet this style looks gorgeous in silver!!! I have to try Lottabody foaming mousse. Thanks for sharing😊
Ohhh nice tip‼️‼️ I'm thinking trying the same style wit my TWA . I curl sponge 🧽 my hair its extra thick too but I'm tired of re-sponging it everyday. If I get lazy an dont comb it out...it'll lock up 🤣
Hope you can picture this. I forgot to mention!
I put a side comb on each twisted side i jelled back. Its neat and easy.
Thanks again , glad i came across this video ❤
This was the video I needed.❤ I didn't want to go back to perming my hair to get the pixie cut look. Thank you.
I am so glad this video was a reminder of the versatility of our natural hair
You're a life saver 🤗 so helpful for us 4c ladies thank you!
Been trying different things since I did the big chop. And this technique was the best. Love my hair 😁
I’m So glad to that you love your hair 😊💕🙌🏾
Love your channel love your hair routine. I wanna grow my hair out so bad but Auntie Paula is two and a half months before turning 50! And I’m loving my buzz cut🥰🥰I’ve had long hair all of my life and I just decided to go for it in 2016 went back and forth and I’ve finally arrived at my forever cut
@Butterfly Thank you so much 😊 Yas!!! I love seeing other women who love their cut as much as I love mine 🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾. It’s such a no brainer -short hair is just easier!!! I had long hair all my life too and it was especially a big part of my identity as a teenager (long hair was the one thing that saved me from being bullied at times). That all made it so tempting to hold onto my long hair but now that it’s short I don’t foresee myself growing it back anytime soon. Wishing you a Happy Birthday in advance!!!! Whether you decide to grow your hair out this time or to keep it short I hope you continue to enjoy the journey💛💛💛
your hair is growing back quickly!!!! beautiful skin!!!
It’s definitely been growing especially since I haven’t cut it during the quarantine!!! Thank you so much 🖤
I just cut my hair two months ago. Having short hair is low maintenance HOWEVER having locs, in my opinion, is even lower maintenance. You really just wake up and go until it's time for a retwist.
OMG I gotta try locs at some point! Locs are so beautiful!!! I hope you are enjoying your new cut💖
Facts! Lol. I cut my locs back in May of this year after (16) years but I'm enjoying this loose natural journey. Rocking and embracing my tapered cut and new curls.
@@MyBabyGirlsCurls Same…this is the 1st time I’ve consistently worn my natural curls and I love my TWA. I’m so glad you are enjoying your new cut and embracing your curls!!!
I wanted to see the back but the style is gorgeous on you , it’s definitely giving miss my Jada pinkett 💛.
My bad. I'll be sure to show the back of the style in my videos going forward. Thank youuu💖
I recreated this look when I went to Beyoncé’s Renaissance World Tour. You can see what the back looks like in my most recent video. “VLOG: A Random Day In My Life…” Timestamp: 28:16
Styles like this why I love having a short cut! Love yours!😍
Yas, this style makes my life so much easier🙌🏾. Thank you!!! 💜
@@LoriLoveTV same girl same! I'll be rocking the short look for a while!
Rachel R Me too 😊
I cut my hair down to the new growth on Friday. Love it.❤
Thank you for adding the products in the description box. Now when I go to buy I can look back at exactly what to get! I've watched so many videos where they just showed the products briefly lol
LOL You’re welcome!!! I am always happy to help 😊
Your skin looks so gorgeous 💖
Thank youuuu 💕
You did an excellent job with your short hair Thanks for sharing
Thank you so much 🤗
Thank you so much for this video! Beautiful!
Thank you ❤️
I needed this so thank you boo!!
You are very welcome ✨💖✨
Very, nice. I been lazy doing my hair since I retired. 2022. I trim my ends every 2 or 3 weeks.
It grows fast. I keep it jelled in 2 parts now during summer. Love this video ❤❤❤❤❤❤
I just continue to rub black color on my gray edges. Wish I had more. It looks like I'm balding.
But it's my hair line and baby hair lol ❤❤❤
So cute! Trying this soon!
Thank you, Naomi 😊 You definitely should try it! You'll love it.
I feel youuu!! Lately I got super lazy too with my hair, so Big Chop here I come👼🏾
The big chop is super addictive for lazy naturals. I hope you love your big chop!!! I’ve maintained my TWA for over 3yrs. 🙌🏾
Love.love the style
Thank youuuu 💗
I just put my durag on inside out to avoid the middle seam.
Mackenzie Blue I usually do the same thing but when I wear this hairstyle the durag is so snug that I could still see a small indent which is why I just wear a completely different scarf.
Girl, skin!!! 😍
Thank you ❤️❤️❤️
Video showed up on my time line just in time
🔥🔥🔥By washing that Video I finally understand how to do my buns♥️thanks 🥰😍
You’re welcome❤️❤️❤️
I have braids in at the moment but I will def be trying this!
Have you tried it yet? If so, I hope you loved it!
You are flawless sis and the blonde is really complimenting your skin tone Like Yasss !
Thank you so much 💜
Your bone structure is out of this world!
Thank you so much ❤
Wow all of these years I’ve been natural I’ve never thought to try this hairstyle lol! Thank you for this amazing video!
You are welcome 💕
I always see this style and thought it was relaxed!! I’m so excited to try this- wel for my hair stylist to try it! 😅🤣
you’re so pretty❤️
Thank you for being so sweet 💛💛💛
You have such a classy look
Thank you 😊
This is actually a great protective style. Great video.
It really is which is why I love it so much! Thank you❤️
Cut my hair again yesterday I love this look I mousse mine down I sometimes use eco gel tho too
YASSS!!! I'm so glad you love this look. I gotta try the mousse next time.
The back part is also my problem too.....I ❤️ this style in the front I just wish the back would lay down and take a nap just for a few days.😁
😁😁😁I know right!?! I had to re-wet, re- gel and pin down my hair in the back to help it lay down 🙃
i subscribed after you said you are lazy with your hair lol. that is sooo me🤗
Lazy naturals unite🤗 I have maintained my TWA for years now. I am just that lazy 😂
I’m sure you get this a lot but you are so pretty. Just thought I’d say that. Thanks for the video! Mine does the same thing in the back. Funny how that works.
Thank you so much, Elmire. I appreciate this comment ♥♥♥
I’m so disappointed in the 4c police in the comments section. Yes you have looser curls but your video has helped me. Same length, same colour and I’m going to follow your routine especially for the back. Thank you
Glad the video was helpful! Thank you for sharing❤️❤️❤️
Thank you for this tutorial 💖 i dont want to relax my hair before doing it
You’re welcome. I hope this style steers you from the creamy crack a little while longer. LOL I totally understand the desire to relax your hair; it is easier maintenance. Some times I’m tempted to go back relaxers but I’m happy with short hair natural hair for now 💛
We have similar hair types and my hair also is a different texture in the lower bottom part …. 🤯. It’s like I have a relaxer only on that section and it’s hard to blend with the other half of my hair. Thanks for this video it really helped me out!
OMG I feel your pain. I really wish my hair could all be one texture just to make styling easier. I’m so glad you found this video helpful.
Beautiful
Thank youuuu ❤️
Love this, what color is on your hair!!! Will be trying this style...too cute!!!!! I have a tighter 4c that you, but hopefully it will turn out!!! Thanks!!!!!
You’re welcome! The key to making this style work for type 4 natural hair is working in smaller sections, moving quickly to lay each section and adding a scarf before the curls revert back to their original state. You got this! My stylist used Pravana Chromasilk Extra Light Blonde 10N and 40 Volume developer to achieve this color.
@@LoriLoveTV Thank you!!!!
@@MsDhowse You’re welcome❤️
Girl, it looks beautiful, I have the same hair type, it just won't stay down, it will curl like crazy, you have to gel it into submission😂
That’s exactly what’s I’m doing in this video-using tons of gel to make my hair obey. That’s the only time she submits😂😂😂
This was so helpful! Thank you so much!
You’re welcome!!!
Looks Good 👍🏾
Thank you 😊
Wow I was shocked you were able to get all that hair laid down. Do you apply any moisture creme on top of the gel. I find that gel flakes a bit on my clients. I usually slick mine down with design essentials foam which I love but gonna try this on my hair. Thanks looks beautiful!!❤️
Thank youuuu ❤️ When I use foam for this style it helps me work faster because it’s more wet than gel and my hair would probably be less crunchy but foam doesn’t lay my hair flat- I have to use gel. My hair only flakes in the front on the first day because I put on a snug scarf while the hair & gel are still wet. I initially have to peel my scarf off slowly once it’s dry and since the scarf is tighter in the front of my hair it flakes a little as I am peeling the scarf off. I apply jojoba oil to the flakes and it usually goes away but if it doesn’t I just pat the area lightly with a damp cloth and that usually works.
I love creating this look since my hair is growing back out but I have to use my blow dryer & an attachable head dryer to get mine dry. It’s like my hair takes forever to dry w/ gel in it
It feels like it takes forever to dry too my hair too. If I do this style during the day for an evening event, I definitely give myself at least an hour or more to do dry before I even think about taking the scarf off. The longer the better.
Ty!!!!
Yw!!!
Your Skin🥶🥶🥶🥶
Thank you💛💛💛
I love the golden color of your hair. If you don’t mind sharing is that a color you do at home, if so what brand & color.
I don't bleach my own hair. My stylist uses Pravana Chromasilk Extra Light Blonde 10N and 40 Volume developer.
Do you let your hair dry after you shampoo & condition? Or is it a lil damp when you start?
Thank youuu, love the vid!
You’re welcome and I’m so glad you love the video😊. I always leave my hair damp after I shampoo and condition. I can only work with my hair when it is damp. Always have a water bottle handy with type 4 hair 💛
Like it tooo
I’m so glad you like this style
Have you ever tried the royal crown hair pomade? If so what are your thoughts on that?
I’ve never tried it. Gel is usually my go to for slick down styles because my curl pattern is so tight.
Nice
Thank youuu💛💛💛
I cut out my locs on impulse and this is the shortest my hair has ever been. I need help because my hair feels sooo dry and doesn’t curl the way I see other 4c naturals. Trying to find a balance of how much moisture should be applied and when to leave her alone
Hi Ivee! A lot of this is trial and error. Hopefully by now, you've found what works best for your hair ♥
just got a haircut today i cried so bad but it was time to cut out the damaged hair
Hi! I recently watched your con video about chopping all of your hair off, as of right now I'm 13 and in 8th grade and my hair has been relaxed since I was 2! I have only seen one picture of me when my hair was natural and my mum explained that she relaxed it because it was too hard to manage 😂😭, I don't know if I should cut all of my hair off but I definitely want it to grow back natural, any tips or advice?
BellTastic Art You do not have to cut your hair in order to go natural. You can slowly transition from relaxed hair to natural hair by trimming your hair over time. I have personally found it easier to just big chop my hair instead of transitioning from relaxed to natural (I did that a few years ago and it was tough-EXTREMELY time consuming to manage on wash day). However, you must be 100% ready for the big chop because it does have its pros but the cons hit different when you are not 100% confident in yourself and committed to the big chop. I hope this helps 🤗
@@LoriLoveTV thanks so much! ❤️
BellTastic Art You’re welcome ❤️
This is exactly what stage I’m going through, mine doesn’t curl at this length either. I’m going to start doing this style and order some head band wigs.
Wash and go’s have become my go to. Finally got it down to a science and it lasts 5-6 days. I’m starting to consider wigs too for a change.
@@LoriLoveTV I tried to follow TH-cam videos for wash and goes but my hair is stubborn! Good luck with the wigs 🤍
@@Tech-nicallyBlack I apply uncle funky‘s daughter curly magic throughout my hair in small sections, re-wet and shake my hair for defined wash & go’s (details in my previous video: “Wash & Go for Super Defined Curls”). The key is working in small sections on wet hair. Re-wetting and shaking the hair really makes the coils pop! I hope enjoy your wigs as well✨💖✨
@@LoriLoveTV thank you so much and I’ll watch your video!
@@Tech-nicallyBlack You’re welcome! I never thought wash & go’s would work for my hair as it grew longer but this technique along with UFD Curly Magic has been a game changer for me. I hope it works for you too💜
Gorgeous ❤️😍😘❤️
Thank you so much ❤️❤️❤️😘😘😘
If i apply mousse before the gel dries and start styling it, would finger waves be achievable? I have 4c hair about the same length as you by the way.
I don’t think so. Tightly coiled hair in its natural state slicked down will simply be coils laid down so it will just look wavy. Your natural curl pattern will be visible regardless of what product you use to lay your hair down so if you use mousse before using the gel, the finger waves will not be smooth finger waves -your natural curl pattern will be visible. In order to achieve finger waves with your natural hair without your curl pattern competing with the style of the finger waves you would have to blow dry your hair first. Blow drying your hair will stretch out your natural curls. Then you’d have to use a product that’s not water-based so that your natural hair does not curl back up. Search “Cool Ass Donj” on yt. Her video: “how to do finger waves on short natural hair | no perm” is a great example of how to do finger waves on natural 4c hair.
@@LoriLoveTV yeah, i assumes i would have so blowdry my hair. Thanks your the response❤️
@@2468whodoweeappreciate You’re welcome, enjoy the rest of your day!💕
Can we do this with hair that’s even shorter than yours? Like an inch long
Yes, it actually lays down easier with shorter hair. I have not tried the side part with only an inch of hair so I’m not sure how that would look but it may still work.
Can this way be used as protective style under wigs?
Yes, but use conditioner instead of gel. You just need your hair flat under a wig. I would not use a bunch of gel under a wig. Instead, keep it moisturized, not a ton of product. Cornrows or flat twists would work even better as they will definitely stay flat under a wig.
Je trouve qu'elle a les manières de Jada P. Smith. 🌺
Merci! J'adore Jada Pinkett Smith. Je la trouve magnifique ♥♥♥
What about going to the gym How much does this effect the longevity?
The gym/sweating didn't effect this style. I would wear a scarf to protect the style and touch up with gel whenever needed.
Tutorial starts at 3:29 mark.
🙃💖🙂
I want u to put a pincurl in the front . Nice job!
Thank you. Pin curls are cute. I’ll try that next time.
What type of conditioner do you recommend for deep conditioning?
I'm ashamed to say that it's been a minute since I've deep conditioned my hair but I like Organics Hair Mayonnaise by Africa's Best.
@@LoriLoveTV Okay. Thank you for responding
How did u lay the back?
I laid the back the back little by little. Then worked my way up until the style was complete. I had to work fast and secure with a scarf immediately. Keep the scarf on for at least 45 minutes to and hour to ensure the style is set.
Can a slick down work as a protective under the wig with a wig cap???
Halp! 😢😢
Yes, but use conditioner instead of gel. You just need your hair flat under a wig. I would not use a bunch of gel under a wig. Instead, keep it moisturized, not a ton of product. Cornrows or flat twists would work even better as they will definitely stay flat under a wig.
I tried laying mine down.. It is just too much. I guess I will try again tome other day.
You have to work in small sections and at a quick pace so that one section doesn’t revert back while working on the other section. Then keep the scarf on for no less than 45 minutes, even longer if possible. It must at least be almost dry before you remove the scarf in order to stay down. If you try again, I hope it works out the next time.
You are too beautiful ❤❤
Thank youuuu ❤️❤️
The back of mines won’t stay down 😅 help ?!
Keep the scarf on for at least an hour or more to make sure your hair dry. The longer the scarf is on the better.
HI LORI I ENJOYED YOUR VIDEO. I USE ECO STYLE GEL AND THEN I USE STYLE FACTOR POMADE ON TOP OF THE GEL. I TIE IT DOWN AND THAT WORKS BEST FOR ME. IF YOU CAN FIND A GEL AND POMADE BY THE SAME COMPANY, THAN USE IT. PLEASE HAVE A BLESSED DAY!!!! I GOT THIS IDEA FROM ONLY ONE JESS. SHE IS REALLY GOOD AT STYLING HAIR. CHECK OUT HER VIDEOS SOMETIMES OK. BE BLESSED!!!!
I’m glad you enjoyed this video. I don’t think my hair can take a pomade on top of all the gel I use 🤣 but thank you for sharing!!!!
Ohhhhh I was going about it all wrong lol and wondering why it wasn't working 💀
I hope you tried the style again. Hopefully it worked well for you.
I must have 4LMNOP hair cause my shit look like a microphone sponge. 🥴😩😂
A microphone sponge tho!!! You got jokes😂🤣😂
@@LoriLoveTV 😆😆😆 laughing but very serious. 🥴
@@mikashae8651 🤣😂🤣 To me it sounds like your hair must be nice and full. Perfect for 2 strand twist outs, braid outs, Flexi rod sets and protective styles etc. Best part about our hair is all the options we have🙌🏾
@@LoriLoveTV it’s nice. I’ll stop complaining now. 😭
There's one thing I don't understand:
You made the big chop (which takes a lot of bravery & confidence) to grow your hair back healthy and strong, and now you bleached it.. Which is probably the worst thing you can do to your hair..
Hair is pretty resilient. In the past, I’ve maintained my hair long, relaxed and bleached all at the same time which is the worst combination. Bleach & relaxer could have been detrimental to my long hair at the time but with healthy hair practices I maintained healthy, mid-back length hair. After going natural, it was extremely time consuming to maintain my hair on my own over the last decade. Yes, I cut my hair due to heat damage but the ease of maintaining short hair was my biggest motivation for my big chop. At the time of my big chop, I was already coloring my hair to cover my grey strands which have been accumulating since I was 16. I just decided to switch up the color for a change because my hair is short and I am not using any heat or any other chemicals, so it’s the least amount of wear and tear on my hair. So far my hair is growing in healthy and my curls are still in tact. My hair is colored by my most trusted stylist (not one of the stylists who caused the heat damage I had). If my stylist saw any extremely detrimental effects of the bleach, I’d quit. Thank you for your concern.
U can almost pull off Jada Pinkett in Low Down Dirty Shame movie 🎬 Lol
"Peaches Don't leave me hanging pick up the phone peaches...peaches”🤣🤣🤣
Ahhhhhhh 🤣🤣🤣🤣
@@bree_amputee That’s one of my favorite parts of that movie and the fact that she punched the dude in the face when she saw him in person 💀 🤣😂🤣
@@LoriLoveTV yea 🤣🤣 tell me why it was on TV last night . Must of heard us talkin bout it
@@bree_amputee OMG now I have to go watch it🤣😂🤣
You are so beautiful
Thank you, Tracy!
@@LoriLoveTV You welcome
So you used two scarves to lay your hair down
Yes. You could use one scarf. I just use the second scarf cuz I’m extra LOL. The second scarf is more snug (not tight). I use it to ensure that the front and middle part are of my hair air flat.
@@LoriLoveTV your right about, it pays the front extra sides that need to hold down.. my hair is coarse and thick even when it's short😲, that trick there seems to help me 😁, I'm glad I watched the whole video, and even backtracked when needed, and caught , " your little extra trick"😁. My hair came out even better, and seems to hold longer, just that 1 time I'd it that way..Thanks, it made my hair look manageable like yours and beautiful, everyone loves it, since I cut it shorter, during this COvid drama. I'm going to keep it that way for the Spring and Summer, you got a winner there
@@HalfCenturyGirl It sounds like you have a head full of beautiful hair!!! Thank you so much for watching the whole video!!! I am so happy you found this video helpful. 💕
4c..? This is more 4a-4b. We have the same texture for the most part and this is not 4c. Even with your hair picked out, you can see that’s it’s not actually 4c
I’ve always categorized my hair as 4C mainly from my experience before my big chop... My hair was extremely shrunken in its natural state and very time consuming to detangle because of its tight coils. Whenever I tried following TH-cam tutorials for different hairstyles my hair never turned out right -twist outs and braid outs always resulted in a head full of frizz and any bit of definition never lasted beyond a day or two. Usually the person in the tutorials that I followed did not have 4C hair (they usually had 4A/4B hair)which led me to assume that my hair is for 4C. It is not my intention to mislead anyone. For better accuracy...The very back of my hair is fine and has loose curls. The top and the sides of my hair is very coiled. The crown is the most tightly coiled and overall my hair can appear dry with a bit of sheen. My stylist defines my curl type as Very Coiled-Type VII on Mizani’sNatural Curl Key.
I still wish she had let us see the back
Sorry about that. I recreated this look when I went to Beyoncé’s Renaissance World Tour. You can see what the back looks like in my most recent video.
“VLOG: A Random Day In My Life…” Timestamp: 28:16
I don't be knowing what to do with that little stuff in the back. It'll look ridiculous in a ponytail.
I spritz the back with water in the morning, apply a little gel and tie it down with a scarf to refresh the look.
I’m sorry but this is NOT 4C hair.. 4C hair has tighter coils. Your curls are too loose to be considered 4C
You need haircut Lori 🙂
I finally got one 😊
@@LoriLoveTV That's nice 😘
tradition man 💞💞💞
You do not have 4c hair
Thank you for sharing!
That's not 4c hair
I’ve always categorized my hair as 4C mainly from my experience before my big chop... My hair was extremely shrunken in its natural state and very time consuming to detangle because of its tight coils. Whenever I tried following TH-cam tutorials for different hairstyles my hair never turned out right -twist outs and braid outs always resulted in a head full of frizz and any bit of definition never lasted beyond a day or two. Usually the person in the tutorials that I followed did not have 4C hair (they usually had 4A/4B hair)which led me to assume that my hair is for 4C. It is not my intention to mislead anyone. For better accuracy...The very back of my hair is fine and has loose curls. The top and the sides of my hair is very coiled. The crown is the most tightly coiled and overall my hair can appear dry with a bit of sheen. My stylist defines my curl type as Very Coiled-Type VII on Mizani’sNatural Curl Key.