When I was relaxed, I would do 5 flat twist back from forehead to nape... then let my hair down & sport the twist out. Now that I'm natural, I haven't (purposely) done any flat twists for a twist out ((( YET )))
Most times I flat twist straight back and pull it the way I want. Other times I'll change up to flat twist down the sides of my head to get the part in the middle look.
Thank you ladies!!! I did them "somewhat" straight back last night (parting isn't all that great) and it came out "ok". I'll try doing it in the direction I want it to fall and see how that works out.