How long have you had your SLs?

I you want a TWA, why not just cut them? Cut them, then have a barber shape your hair for you. If you're having your hair short, then the new growth will be easier to take down rather than trying to take down the whole length just to cut it off. If you're cutting really short, then shampooing alone should take the locks most of the way out, if not all the way out.

DeBe