Flat Twist Updo Attempt, Pics Inside

[MsJellie]

Hey everyone. I wanted to share this with you all. Flat twisting has always been a style that I've struggled with. I just never seemed to be able to get the finger placement down. I told myself, if I can cornrow, surely I should be able to flat twist my hair. So, I watched some YouTube videos, stood in the mirror, and just did it.
I'm pleased with how it came out and know that if I keep practicing, eventually I'll perfect it to my liking. So, here are the pics. I flat twisted to the middle, twisted those up, two-strand twisted my "bangs", and then did a twist out on those in the morning.

I put the video of my attempt on YouTube as well (link in siggy).

If you have tips on flat twisting, please share. I think next time, I'll do it wet, use something with more hold, and make sure I pin the twists while waiting to finish them off. Thanks!

 

[Tibbar]

Wow! You did a great job, it looks really good.
(jealous)

 

[prettypithy]

Pretty! Especially the back. I can't flat twist to save my life.

 

[Uniqzoe]

This is really cute. I wish I were better at flat twists.

 

[MsJellie]

Wow! You did a great job, it looks really good.
(jealous)

Thank you! Don't be! You can do it!

 

[MsJellie]

Pretty! Especially the back. I can't flat twist to save my life.

Thank you! Mirrors come in really handy! You can do it! Practice makes perfect!

 

[MsJellie]

This is really cute. I wish I were better at flat twists.

Thank you! I'm hoping to get better by doing it more often.

 

[HairPleezeGrow]

Great job OP...I wish I could flat twist my hair I can do my 3 daughter's hair but not my own. Actually I really cant do anything to my own hair lol smh

 

[BlkOnyx488]

WOW that's really nice!! I love how the twist look the design they create.
Shoot you make me wanna give flat twisting another try LOL

 

[Rocky91]

that is really lovely!
mine never look "structured" if you know what i mean. they always turn out fuzzy so i gave up.
do you have any tips?

 

[JeterCrazed]

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[Ms_CoCo37]

You did a beautiful job! They're very neat. What products did you use?

 

[ChasingBliss]

Love it. I'm looking foward to trying out new things like this.

 

[jamaicalovely]

very cute

 

[MsJellie]

that is really lovely!
mine never look "structured" if you know what i mean. they always turn out fuzzy so i gave up.
do you have any tips?

Well, I would definitely say make sure you grab small sections of hair at a time. This should help to make the twists a little tighter. Do you flat twist on dry or wet hair? What products have you used when flat twisting?

 

[MsJellie]

You did a beautiful job! They're very neat. What products did you use?

Thank you. I'm hoping to get them even neater! I used Qhemet Biologics Olive and Honey Hydrating Balm. I did this on hair that had already been washed, conditioned, and coated with a leave-in. I think next time, I'll use something with a bit more hold, like a gel or maybe a shea-aloe mix.

 

[Ann0804]

Wow! You're a pro at flat twisting. This looks amazing.

 

[MrsHdrLe]

That's a really, really good job. Your hair is gorgeously thick!

 

[skraprchik]

Good Job!

I personally found that I didn't like flat twisting wet because I felt like it was easier to cause breakage. I prefer flat twisting dry hair. I'd love to hear how it works out for you.

 

[wavezncurlz]

so luscious! I can only do them in the front.

 

[MsJellie]

Good Job!

I personally found that I didn't like flat twisting wet because I felt like it was easier to cause breakage. I prefer flat twisting dry hair. I'd love to hear how it works out for you.

Good tip. I didn't even think about that. Maybe I'll just lightly mist it, to get it a tad bit damp. Thanks! This is why I love posting here, to get tips from all of you ladies!

 

[ajoke]

Both you and your hair are very pretty!

 

[NappyNelle]

Gorgeous style!

 

[MsChelle]

Beautiful! That style is really pretty!

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