Protective Styling With Twists
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Last Saturday night..crampy and bored, I decided to throw in some twists as a protective style. I began by washing, conditioning and detangling my hair. I then applied grape seed oil and a small dab of Jane Carter's Hair Nourishing Cream (I had a small sample...I do a full review of that brand soon) to 4 sections and set them in braids to air dry. Once 85-90% dry I blow dried using the "Tension Method", this method is much easier/faster for me compared to using a comb attachment. I planned on doing med sized twists like these >>here, but I got so caught in watching "The Kids Are All Right" I didn't realize I was twisting them small and medium lol! I doubt if guys can really tell the difference, but it turned a 4 hour job in to a 5-6 hour job. In the end I was tired, but I loved the results! The only product I used to twist was SM Deep Treatment Mask and I plan on keeping this in for 3 weeks. This maybe even a staple summer style and routine for me this year...wear the twist for 3 weeks, unravel for a banging twist, rock that look for a few days, then wash and twist all over again. Super simple, cute and protective :)
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These are just gorgeous!
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I love them. How do you keep them from frizzing up?
ReplyDeletei need these twists!!!
ReplyDeleteHa! I did the same thing this weekend lol my twist ended up different sizes too except I was watching Matilda lol... This is also my summer staple it seems the longer my hair gets the more I like bigger twists.
ReplyDeleteCame out really really... all that twisting n parting; Beauty is pain!!
ReplyDeleteThese look great! Definitely a great protective style!
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing!
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Cute!How do you use the grapseed oil do you apply it on your scalp or ends?
ReplyDelete@Miche'al I sometimes spritz a little water and apply a little Avocado Shea Butter and cover with my satin scarf...it usually lays the fuzzies down.
ReplyDelete@Anonymous I apply the grapeseed oil all through my hair, from root to tip. It gives great shine and softness, but also acts as a heat protectant.
Your twists are always GORGEOUS!!! Thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteI too would Love to know how you keep them neat, smooth, moisturized and shiny for 3 weeks ????
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These are perfection! I can't wait to try them this weekend.
ReplyDeletebeautiful.. You've inspired me to twist my hair. It's gonna be hard, but Im not gonna give up
ReplyDeleteyour hair ALWAYS looks great!
ReplyDeleteYour hair is beautiful. Did you do the big chop to go natural How did you start our Kinky?
ReplyDelete@Kinky Kurl do you have any before pics when you first started out?
ReplyDeleteThose are so beautiful!!!
ReplyDeleteI also did my first set of mini twists this weekend...but after 3 days they don't look half as good as yours. Plus some of them are unravelling. I didn't want to use alot of product but I think I'm going to have to go back and re-do alot of them with aloe vera gel. Please share how you maintain your twists?! Or maybe post a link to a previous post if you've done that already?!
ReplyDeleteYou're twists are absolutely gorgeous. Would love to know how you like the Shea Moisture mask as a treatment? That is on my list to try. BTW - I really love your blog:)
ReplyDelete@Gigi I'll try to do that review when I take these twists down. Thanks for the blog love :)
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