4b/c's Teach me How to Twist Out
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NefertariBlu
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http://m.youtube.com/watch?v=6F-BAdMBViE twist out tutorial glam fun
http://m.youtube.com/watch?v=NlH8lCSaVig another tutorial.
http://m.youtube.com/watch?v=349EvTPoyVE
http://m.youtube.com/watch?v=uQRovxYDt1o&feature=related one of my favourite's
http://m.youtube.com/watch?v=wY2Qiz-PMBA
Tips, best done on damp nearly dry hair, don't over separate or you will create frizz.
If you notice, all the tutorials are done on dry, damp hair. 4c hair isn't best style on soaking wet hair. I have tried it so many times and failed. Use a product that doesnt have glycerine in it so it doesn't poof your hair.
http://m.youtube.com/watch?v=NlH8lCSaVig another tutorial.
http://m.youtube.com/watch?v=349EvTPoyVE
http://m.youtube.com/watch?v=uQRovxYDt1o&feature=related one of my favourite's
http://m.youtube.com/watch?v=wY2Qiz-PMBA
Tips, best done on damp nearly dry hair, don't over separate or you will create frizz.
If you notice, all the tutorials are done on dry, damp hair. 4c hair isn't best style on soaking wet hair. I have tried it so many times and failed. Use a product that doesnt have glycerine in it so it doesn't poof your hair.
I echo the glycerin thing!
Nonie mentioned something the other day about waxy, or greasy products being best to stretch out 4b in twists, or braids. I used an olive oil butter and twisted on that after my wash day and my twist out was very defined and stretched.
When I used "wet" products with glycerine it didn't work at all.
Nonie mentioned something the other day about waxy, or greasy products being best to stretch out 4b in twists, or braids. I used an olive oil butter and twisted on that after my wash day and my twist out was very defined and stretched.
When I used "wet" products with glycerine it didn't work at all.
Lylddlebit
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I always twist my hair just washed wet hair after I detangle it and load it with leave ins usually (shea butter(or mango butter) and s curl and water but loaded to the point that you can see the shea mixture as white/yellow on my hair but it dries clear). I always bantu knot my twists for more of a stretch and let air dry for a day before I wear the twisted hair out...this leaves my hair really soft and moisturized once it's dry for up to a week. I wear my twists all week then on Friday will unravel them and wear a twist or for a day or 2 before rewashing. When I remove the twists I put kinky curly knot today on my ends so it curls/coils the ends up. I detangle the twist out with my fingers before I wash and start over.
faithVA
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I can use a heavy glycerin product if like the previous poster, I leave in my twists in more than a day.
If I'm doing a twist out for the next day, my hair is damp when I twist. All my leave-ins have glycerin, so I apply a leave-in, oil and I like Taliah Waajids twist crème. I usually use a twist crème or a gel but with the gel I will apply another layer over it like a butter. In the morning my hair is still wet, so I take the twist apart and leave them for 30 minutes until they dry. Then I separate the twist further into my twist out.
The sign that I have the right product combination is that my twist sections separate easily with no frizz. I know some people apply oil to their hands but that doesn't work for me. By that stage it is already too late. If my twists won't separate cleanly and smoothly it means that my hair didn't have the right moisturizing product and so is still too dry.
Not a master but hope some of the comments help.
If I'm doing a twist out for the next day, my hair is damp when I twist. All my leave-ins have glycerin, so I apply a leave-in, oil and I like Taliah Waajids twist crème. I usually use a twist crème or a gel but with the gel I will apply another layer over it like a butter. In the morning my hair is still wet, so I take the twist apart and leave them for 30 minutes until they dry. Then I separate the twist further into my twist out.
The sign that I have the right product combination is that my twist sections separate easily with no frizz. I know some people apply oil to their hands but that doesn't work for me. By that stage it is already too late. If my twists won't separate cleanly and smoothly it means that my hair didn't have the right moisturizing product and so is still too dry.
Not a master but hope some of the comments help.
Funmiloves
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For me, loc n twist gel has given me the best definition to date! Also, I curl my ends with the perm rods. Good luck OP, let us know how you get on.
kupenda
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Im not sure of my hair type but im type 4. I dont do anuthing on dry hair. I do twists on wet hair with my leave in (qhemet moringa tree has given me three days of moisturized hair). Water loosens my hair, it doesnt shrink it. And it doesnt shrink much after drying either. I detangle with the leave inand sometimes add an oil. Twist, let dry overnight, and seperate gently with my fingers. The oilhelps with frizz. But ive used Taliah Waajid lock it up and that helps more with definition. Idont want much definition tho
Ms Lala
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Honestly my first tip would be not to do it on wet hair. My twist outs on wet hair look a mess and take forever to dry. I do them on damp hair or dry hair that I mist w/water. I then apply leave in and layer with oil to seal. I use shea butter on top of that to help stretch my hair out as I twist it. Make sure the twists are tight at the roots and all the way down unless you want a puffier afro look. Allow the twists to dry COMPLETELY before removing them. For best results I try to wear them for a day or either sit under the hooded dryer. Put a little oil on your fingers as you remove them to avoid causing the hair to frizz. Whether or not you separate the sections out and fluff is up to you.
Seamonster
New Member
I suggest you plait your roots then bobby pin them down, then twist the rest to get a smoother look at the root. Good luck!
Amarilles
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CandidAnn's method is handsdown the best I've seen. It's clever how she sets them in a way where no separation or picking whatsoever is needed. She has 4c, low density, fine hair.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rz0NErRCZ0Y&list=PL586DDD38ECD35D41&index=5
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rz0NErRCZ0Y&list=PL586DDD38ECD35D41&index=5
HappyAtLast
Simplicity & Peacefulness
Thanks for posting this. Its so unique and perfect. I'm going to try it adding perm rods to my ends all the way to the scalp since I'm transitioning.
I'll practice on 2-3 rows first just to see how it turns out.
ronie
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Best product I ve found is the jane Carter's curl defining cream. It is marketed to people with curls for wash and go s. But it is amazing for my braid/twist outs. I use it alone, no moisturizer or butter needed. It gives me a soft, super defined, shiny set every time. No crunch, no residue, and it smells great. I love this stuff. The only thing is that you won't get more than 2 days out of your style. At least I don't. It has no true hold, and I'm ok with that. But if you re trying to make your style last more than 2 days, this won't work. Unless you re twist every other day.
Smiley79
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http://m.youtube.com/watch?v=FyzrW0V0rRA
One of my fave twist out tutorial. I can only wish that my hair would look and move like that. Definitely my hair goal.
One of my fave twist out tutorial. I can only wish that my hair would look and move like that. Definitely my hair goal.
