Fall/winter, Braid-out/ Twist-out Routines

[Bette Davis Eyes]

The hold is very light. I would use the KC products under a hard hold gel or twisting butter when it’s colder. It’s cool in the office so my hair isn’t expanding. Dew points are high today , so once I leave it might swell up.

 

[Bette Davis Eyes]

After wash day on Saturday I airdryed using ponytail holders to stretch four sections of hair and then yesterday after work, I braided each section for a braidout.

Welp, hair was still damp this morning. So this one is a fail. I noticed my hair looks slightly dull as well. Entwine butter product is thick and I used that for my leave in.

 

[Bette Davis Eyes]

Just braided the front last night. I plan on washing today if all goes well when I get off.

 

[uofmpanther]

I'm trying to improve my twistouts for fall/winter. I've learned my hair doesn't like my twists too small but if I make them too big, it takes forever to dry. I also seem to get better defined volume with a flat twist instead of individual twists, but the individuals dry faster. I also struggle with getting past day 1.

Pictures of my last twistout with individual (right) and the last flat twistout (left).

 

[uofmpanther]

Yup. My flat twistout definitely turn out better. I did 3 flat twists on either side and six in the back, with white perm rods on the ends. I used Paul Mitchell The Conditioner and the Mane Choice 24 karat Twisting Gel. It took about 1.25 hours to install and another 36 hours to air dry.

It's not perfect but I'm excited to finally get the hang of this. It has body, softness, and definition. We'll see if it lasts overnight (my other hurdle).

 

[Bette Davis Eyes]

I'll be doing my hair this weekend I think . Gonna do some twists maybe that will evolve into a braidout.

Ive been braiding my bang just about everynight though and tucked ponytails in the back.

 

[Bette Davis Eyes]

Braided my hair with Mane Krush Kurl tini and Mane Tamer two days ago.

 

[uofmpanther]

I've learned that I can do 5 flat twists in the front half of my hair (3 on one side and 2 on the other) and I need at least 5 for the back half, optimally 6. Otherwise, the back won't dry within 24 hours.

 

[Rastafarai]

Braided my hair with Mane Krush Kurl tini and Mane Tamer two days ago.

I really love how these products define your strands and it looks so plump and shiny! Your hair is also growing.

 

[Bette Davis Eyes]

Thank you, Its still looking good today. I'll refresh tonight though but its kinda dry feeling due to the cold weather. That Kurl tini is a great styler though! @Rastafarai

 

[Bette Davis Eyes]

Braided it up after wash day with PJN curl definer and hair gel from the Honey hydration line.

 

[Bette Davis Eyes]

Not bad at all. There’s hold. It raining here so it will probably loosen up a bit.

 

[uofmpanther]

I'm trying to use up an old bottle of Paul Mitchell The Conditioner and I've realized that it doesn't give me any moisture for twistouts, even when I layer. My hair felt dry before it was dry

In other news, I'm trying new flat twist patterns to speed up my process. This time, I started my back twists up higher. I ended up with 5 flat twists in the back and 2 on each side. I also used purple perm rods instead of white. The outcome of the look was similar to what I got before but I may like the ends better.

 

[Bette Davis Eyes]

I need to learn how to flat twist. My tries are sad, lol.

Hairs looking good @uofmpanther You have a beautiful smile.

 

[GGsKin]

Pretty results @uofmpanther

 

[uofmpanther]

Thank you @GGsKin and @Bette Davis Eyes

 

[uofmpanther]

I need to learn how to flat twist. My tries are sad, lol.

Hairs looking good @uofmpanther You have a beautiful smile.

I watched a lot of flat twist videos and practiced. Also, the good thing about a flat twistout is that the twists do not have to be perfect to get good results.

 

[Rocky91]

Pretty hair! @Bette Davis Eyes and @uofmpanther

 

[Bette Davis Eyes]

Going to wash when I get off work today.

Thinking about products and if Im going to braid up for a braid out on Monday.

 

[Bette Davis Eyes]

Braided the front. And tucked ponytail in the back.

 

[Rastafarai]

Braided the front. And tucked ponytail in the back.
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I don't know about you, but I'm noticing a difference in hair length and thickness. Yay!!!

 

[Bette Davis Eyes]

The way this weather is in NJ, i think Im going to stay with the braidouts until the end of March beginning of April.

 

[Bette Davis Eyes]

Friday night , I air dried with SSI cranberry cocktail and APB 3 n 1 after cowashing. Then later on used Africa’s Miracle to braid the front up. Took it out yesterday.

 

[Bette Davis Eyes]

Twists always wind up smushed into the weirdest shapes when I sleep and as a result, my hair looks crazy. lol

I fluffed and patted it into place, so it doesnt look as crazy now.

 

[Bette Davis Eyes]

Little braid out in the front. Bun in the back.

 

[Bette Davis Eyes]

I moisturized and braided up last night with a pomade. Got to work. Put my hat on. Walked around a bit and poof the magic dragon. At least it’s soft, lol.

 

[Bette Davis Eyes]

Used a little Curls and Potion black curl magic yesterday on dry hair. My hair wasn’t fully dry so it expanded a little but I liked it

 

[Bette Davis Eyes]

My braid out and meeee.

 

[uofmpanther]

I didn't take a picture because it was bad but I did individual braids and only used the Camille Rose honey supercream as my leave in. My hair was dry and flaky by the next day

Going back to flat twists and real leave ins. Here is to hoping I didn't do too much damage.

 

[Bette Davis Eyes]

i think I bought that. I have yet to see a good review of it @uofmpanther