Twists
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Popular Twists Hairstyles
DIY Guides
Step-by-step guides to master these protective styles at home
Senegalese Twists
These are also known as Senegalese Rope Twist, Senegal Twist, or Rope Twists
- What You'll Need
- Kanekalon Braiding hair (5 packs, pre-stretched if possible)
- Rat tail comb
- Hair Growth Grease/Serum
- Hair clips
- Edge control or twisting gel
- Hair cutting shears
- Wide tooth detangling comb
- Bobby pins
- Hair tie
- Rollers
- Duration: 4–8 hours
- Beginner Tip
Practice your grip, holding both strands tightly and evenly is key to keeping twists from unraveling. Start with medium-sized sections until you feel comfortable.
- Maintenance
Sleep with a silk/satin scarf or bonnet, lightly oil the scalp as needed, and refresh edges with edge control.
- Lasts: 6–8 weeks
- Watch Tutorial
Credit: @BreannaRutter
Passion Twists
Springy, boho-style twists with a soft, curly texture
- What You'll Need
- Ghana Passion Twists (3 packs)
- Rat tail comb
- Extra hold jam
- Brush
- Olive oil
- Hair clips
- Rubber bands
- Duration: 5–6 hours
- Beginner Tip
Soak the extensions in a vinegar bath for 2 hours, then rinse out and air dry overnight prior to installing
- Maintenance
Wrap hair with a satin bonnet or scarf at night, apply mousse every 1–2 weeks to refresh curls, and lightly oil the scalp to keep it moisturized
- Lasts: 4–6 weeks
- Watch Tutorial
Credit: @thechicnatural
Mini Twists
Small, two-strand twists done with your natural hair that are lightweight, versatile, and great for low-manipulation styling
- What You'll Need
- Xpression Spring Afro Twist
- Rat tail comb (for parting)
- Wide-tooth comb (for detangling)
- Hair clips
- Scrunchies
- Braiding gel
- Twisting butter, cream, or gel
- Mousse
- Duration: 3–6 hours (depending on length and density)
- Beginner Tip
Start on blow-dried, pre-stretched hair and use your ears to help with placement of parting in the back
- Maintenance
Cover with a satin scarf or bonnet at night, refresh with a light mist of water and leave-in as needed, and gently re-twist any sections that unravel.
- Lasts: 2–4 weeks
- Watch Tutorial
Credit: @notesbynaz
Video Tutorials
Helpful videos to get a better grasp on the basics
How to Do Two Strand Twists
Here is a tutorial on how to do 2 strand twists. You can dress them up or down, ponytail them, wear them down, and when they begin to look old, you can untwist them for a beautiful twist out.
~10 min
Credit: @GetGlamFam
How to Do Flat Twists
This video demonstrates how to do flat twists in natural hair using a mannequin, as well as giving a few haircare tips for naturally curly or coiled hair in the process.
<10 min
Credit: @GetGlamFam
