What is the key to the perfect braid/twistout on SL, 4B/C hair?

[PinkSunshine77]

who knows? if you do please tell me 'cause I'm doing my best to stay away from the heat and I need some healthier styling options. How do you get your twist out or braidout juicy, wavy and perfect? Thanks in advance

 

[natural2008]

Bumpty Bumpty bump.

 

[darlingdiva]

I'll take a stab at this.

I do twist outs all-year round, and I place a bit of emphasis on frizz-free twist outs.

I make sure that my hair is adequately moisturized.

I make sure that my twists are firm and taut (but not tight).

I only style with pomades in the summer to minimize frizz.

I keep my twists in for about five days so that I have a well-defined pattern when it's time for the twist out.

If I'm going to wear a twist out for more than one day, I braid the twist out at night to enhance the pattern.

 

[manter26]

ms-gg is an expert. Her hair twin is as well...can't remember her user name but her pics are in the Everyday Hair thread, I believe...

 

[-PYT]

I'd say twisting with a moisturizing cream or even some gel and castor oil on damp hair and leaving them for a few days gets me my best twist outs.

 

[DarkJoy]

I was just touching SL before I chopped on the 1st of this month.

The best twist outs are/were flat twist outs on dry, stretched hair--esp if the hair is fine. Wet box style twists and twist outs on fine hair look like dancing tarantulas.

 

[claud-uk]

I've had this YT link saved for when I can do braidouts - she makes it look really easy.

http://www.youtube.com/view_play_li...422207&p=714F28C4EBC3CA5A&src_vid=Tc3WWID5Vlw

 

[Nubenap22]

I've been on the quest for this also. I'm not a pusher but I tried this product for my twist out...So I left the twists in for 2 days then wore different twist outs (puff, down, half up) with only re-twisting at night for about 3 days the pics are from the final 3rd day.

-I washed & conditioned my hair, put on my leave in, used the Entwines hydrating butter, then the manipulator, and argan oil/javabean pomade (BASK beauty)
- put in about 16 twists with one flat twist in the front....

-this pic was taken after having my hair out ALL day long in florida humidity

I will now use nothing else to achieve twist outs or everyday hair...my hair was never dry or crispy...

Now If I can learn how to twist better!

 

[Krystle~Hime]

I can do the perfect "loose" braid/twistout cause I don't have a thick density. Ms-gg/frostoppa braidout/twistouts are perfect, but I think it's first because her hair is thick and so dense IMO. I don't have a lot of density, so I always have to set this in a updo :s loose hairstyle are kinda ridiculous on me.

Otherwise, for the definition, flaxseed gel + a butter make a beautiful definition !!

 

[starchgirl]

Kimmaytube leavein, KT spritz (leavein plus distilled water) plus aloe vera gel on dry or just damp hair give me the best braid outs. I do between 11 and 16 braids with spiraled perm rods on the end for great definition.

 

[brittle_hair]

So does that mean there is no such thing as an over night braids/twists for a braidout on 4b hair?

 

[Funmiloves]

For me, loc n' twist gel give me the most definition for my twistouts

 

[bajandoc86]

Make sure my hair is well moisturised.

Use a product with great hold (that won't leave your twists crunchy) - to minimize frizz and maximise definition.

I find for me, twisting with wet hair makes for awesome definition when fully dry.

I like to leave twists in for at least 2 days - again, maximises definition.

Hold my hair taut when doing twists. For me personally loose twists = frizz.

 

[bride91501]

I second the loc & twist gel recommendation. I use it on my daughters and their twists/twist outs turn out great!

Shea butter is also a good product to use - I use melted shea butter on wet hair, then twist. Very defined twist out...hair is moisturized and frizz free too.

HTH

 

[Seamonster]

The key for my fine hair is protein, and trimmed ends. Enjoy your beautiful twistouts

Frizzy ends they ruin a twist out, even if the length of the hair takes the set perfectly. When I give my hair enough protein to stuff it with moisturizer. My curl definition is amazing, and any product will work.

 

[SimJam]

So does that mean there is no such thing as an over night braids/twists for a braidout on 4b hair?

Nope, I usually do overnight twists for the next day. Like many ladies said before, good moisturizer, frizz reducer and hold product are necessary for me.

Also I find that detangled hair (I use the tangle geezer) for the first set of twists is important for me to get a nice defined twist out. To maintain the style I usually just retwist with a leave in every other day, or as needed.

 

[JulietWhiskey]

I use Kinky-Curly Custard (KCC) on both damp and dry hair for my twist-outs. I add a little glycerin to mine for added moisture and reduction of crunch and seal with grease. This stuff makes my curls pop and leaves my hair so touchable and soft! It's a little pricey but not only do I get consistent results from this product, it's concentrated so a little goes a long way...

 

[Nonie]

For me it's using nothing at all on my hair. Just starting with very well-conditioned hair, like I might CW twists and let them airdry. I baggy nightly so they get moisture infusion from that too. When I did that and then undid the twists, I had nice defined twist-out sections that had bounce:

Compare that with the results of trying out the same thing on hair with product on it I just looked like I came from a home where combs don't exist:

 

[robot.]

Naptural85 on YT has great tutorials

 

[MissZane]

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[ronie]

I am neck length 4b, and to me the best braidout is after leaving the braids in for at least 2 days. I also baggy the braids everyday in between.
I use a leave in, seal with wheat germ oil, then braid with QH hydrate and twist butter. When i use the same product for overnight braid out i don't get good results.

 

[ronie]

Here are some pictures of my most recent braid out. I know there are better looking braid out but I only been doing this thing for 3 weeks since my BC. And that's the technique that gives me the most success.

 

[kupenda]

I do my twists on wet hair if I plan to wear them in a twistout the next day. It helps with definition. If I do them on dry hair, I let them sit a full day before taking them down. They don't last long *for me* when I do them on dry hair

 

[brittle_hair]

I have recently discovered that twists coupled with a bantu-knot creates the most defined curls on 4b/c hair - a bit of a late discovery, since i'm usually always in braids...

 

[kinkycurlygurl]

My braidouts and twist outs look best when I start with damp hair and let it dry over night or leave the twists in for a few days. Also, my hair has to be well moisturized to start with.