Sengelese Twists vs Kinky Twists

[Soliel185]

So..what's the difference exactly?

Seems like the kinky twists have curled ends, and the sengelese are very flat and smooth.

Can you style natural hair with either? Do you need to add hair to get the smooth look of the sengelese twists?

Anyone have a preference for one over the other?


TIA!

 

[naturalgurl]

I've had senegalese twists and we used rods to make them into spiral curls. I got LOTS of compliments on it. I have a pic of it in my fotki, but those pics don't do it any justice, plus a couple of pics were of the next day. You KNOW your hair never looks right until after a few days. Haven't had the kinky twists yet, but I would like to twist my hair without adding hair this time...

 

[Desarae]

For Sengelese twists they actually twist (twirl) each section of the two strand twist before twisting them together.

For Kinky twists they just start twisting the two sections together.

 

[naturalgurl]

For Sengelese twists they actually twist (twirl) each section of the two strand twist before twisting them together.

For Kinky twists they just start twisting the two sections together.

That makes sense. I did notice that they were twisting the strands as they twisted them together. If you know what I mean!

 

[cocopuff06]

That's a great question, and I still not too sure of the answer. But I think Senegalese twists are usually very long and thin and the hair is not as kinky as they are with the Kinky twists. I just got kinky twists and I LOVE them! Mine are a bit thinner than usual and the curl at the end makes them really cute. A lot of people think they are my hair since my hair is only about an inch shorter and is natural. There is a pic in my fokti, and here is another

 

[cocopuff06]

For Sengelese twists they actually twist (twirl) each section of the two strand twist before twisting them together.

For Kinky twists they just start twisting the two sections together.

OOOHH! I didn't know that! But it makes sense!

 

[chocolatethai]

i've had both and ia m currently rocking kinky twists, from my understanding-but i could be wrong-sengelese are just like kinky twists but done with bone straight hair when i had them i think we used yaki perm hair, when i got kinky twist we used the puffy screw hair. i prefere the kinky twists

 

[Soliel185]

That's a great question, and I still not too sure of the answer. But I think Senegalese twists are usually very long and thin and the hair is not as kinky as they are with the Kinky twists. I just got kinky twists and I LOVE them! Mine are a bit thinner than usual and the curl at the end makes them really cute. A lot of people think they are my hair since my hair is only about an inch shorter and is natural. There is a pic in my fokti, and here is another

Your kinky twists are cute! I could see myself wearing that style no problem. I like twists and box braids on my hair b/c it's low maintenance and I can still wear updos or curl them for texture.

 

[Soliel185]

That makes sense. I did notice that they were twisting the strands as they twisted them together. If you know what I mean!

That makes sense. I would guess that the kinky twists would look better the older they got, but the sengelese twists need to be touched up more often.

 

[LunadeMiel]

i've had both and ia m currently rocking kinky twists, from my understanding-but i could be wrong-sengelese are just like kinky twists but done with bone straight hair when i had them i think we used yaki perm hair, when i got kinky twist we used the puffy screw hair. i prefere the kinky twists

This is correct. IME the technique is the same. The only difference is the type of hair used. Also senegalese twists tend to be longer.

 

[cocopuff06]

Your kinky twists are cute! I could see myself wearing that style no problem. I like twists and box braids on my hair b/c it's low maintenance and I can still wear updos or curl them for texture.

Thanks!
I used to wear micros a lot, but these are much easier. Just spray and go!

 

[glamazon386]

Senegalese Twists are longer/thinner. They look more smooth like regular extension braids. The ends are usually left straight but I have seen some with a curl in the end. The regular kanekalon braiding hair is used for these.

Kinky twists are shorter/thicker. They look like 2 strand twists on natural hair. They usually look more dull. And they have a curl on the end. Kinky textured hair like Puffy Screw, Marley Braid, Hand braid, etc is used for these.

I've had senegalese twists a few times... Here's a picture:

 

[Soliel185]

So are senegelese twists normally done only on relaxed hair or with extentions?

I think you could use the technique on natual hair, but it would probably look like a combination of the kinky and sengelese together -- and if they're meant to stay smooth you can't really wash w/o precautions either, right?

 

[LunadeMiel]

So are senegelese twists normally done only on relaxed hair or with extentions?

I think you could use the technique on natual hair, but it would probably look like a combination of the kinky and sengelese together -- and if they're meant to stay smooth you can't really wash w/o precautions either, right?

The last time that I got Senegalese twist they lasted about 3 weeks. They kept slipping out which made washing my hair impossible.

 

[glamazon386]

So are senegelese twists normally done only on relaxed hair or with extentions?

I think you could use the technique on natual hair, but it would probably look like a combination of the kinky and sengelese together -- and if they're meant to stay smooth you can't really wash w/o precautions either, right?

With extensions. I've had them when I was relaxed and as a natural. It doesn't matter if you're natural or relaxed. It's just another braid style where all your hair will be covered. The problem I had as natural was that my hair kept puffing through in the middle. She got lazy and made them bigger in the middle thinking I wouldn't notice. So if I get them again, they'd have to be really small. The rest of it was fine.

 

[Ivie184]

Soleil,
Glamazon's description is on point. I prefer Senegalese twists and whenever I do them for myself/others, they last about 2-3 months.
Here are some pics of a set I just did in March. I'm planning on keeping them in until May HTH:

http://public.fotki.com/Osamene/1/2008/end-of-february-mar/dsc00757.html

http://public.fotki.com/Osamene/1/2008/end-of-february-mar/dsc00768.html

Here are other pics from late '07:
http://public.fotki.com/Osamene/1/2007/october-2007-/end.html
http://public.fotki.com/Osamene/1/2007/october-2007-/senegalese.html

 

[curlcomplexity]

So..what's the difference exactly?

Seems like the kinky twists have curled ends, and the sengelese are very flat and smooth.

Can you style natural hair with either? Do you need to add hair to get the smooth look of the sengelese twists?

Yes, you can do both. I have "clients" with natural hair and do both the kinky and senegalese twists. I haven't tried the senegalese twists without adding kankelon hair to them. Also, you can curl the ends of either one.

Anyone have a preference for one over the other?

I prefer the senegalese twists now that my hair is longer. It also cheaper to do (kinky twist hair is $4.99 and regular kankelon hair is $1.99 in my area...I use about 5 packs either way). You can also do the senegalese twists really small to get the look of micros. However, I love to see a fresh set of kinky twists

TIA!

I hope this helps!

 

[Platinum]

Soleil,
Glamazon's description is on point. I prefer Senegalese twists and whenever I do them for myself/others, they last about 2-3 months.
Here are some pics of a set I just did in March. I'm planning on keeping them in until May HTH:

http://public.fotki.com/Osamene/1/2008/end-of-february-mar/dsc00757.html

http://public.fotki.com/Osamene/1/2008/end-of-february-mar/dsc00768.html

Here are other pics from late '07:
http://public.fotki.com/Osamene/1/2007/october-2007-/end.html
http://public.fotki.com/Osamene/1/2007/october-2007-/senegalese.html

Those are beautiful! I may end up getting those! I couldn't decide between tree braids or senegalese twists.

 

[iaec06]

I would like to get the kinky twists. but I would like to know how you all wash them and take care of them . TIA

 

[niva]

Soleil,
Glamazon's description is on point. I prefer Senegalese twists and whenever I do them for myself/others, they last about 2-3 months.
Here are some pics of a set I just did in March. I'm planning on keeping them in until May HTH:

http://public.fotki.com/Osamene/1/2008/end-of-february-mar/dsc00757.html

http://public.fotki.com/Osamene/1/2008/end-of-february-mar/dsc00768.html

Here are other pics from late '07:
http://public.fotki.com/Osamene/1/2007/october-2007-/end.html
http://public.fotki.com/Osamene/1/2007/october-2007-/senegalese.html

Osamene-
Your twists look good! I think I need step by step instructions!

 

[Ivie184]

Thanks ladies. I learned by watching the ladies at the shop and then started twisting on my own hair gradually. Sometimes I would take pieces of synthetic hair, wrap it around the drawer handle and practice . I did not stop practicing until I was able to do my own hair (whole head); It really pays off

 

[LadyPaniolo]

How do you wash natural hair in Senegalese twists without puffiness issues?

 

[Foxglove]

I got both. I got a lot of breakage from the kinky twists. I still have the senegalese twists in the jury is still out on those.

poof.......

 

[Tamrin]

I have kinky twists but as long as the senegalese twists (siggy). I use the kinky hair.

I have not had breakage with it. I find that the trick is not to use too much of the synthetic hair on your own strand. Cause the synthetic hair is heavy and will pull on your edges. This is the 4th time I have done them myself. Im gentle with my hair. Its all about how your hair is handled and keep you own hair moisturized and conditioned while in the twists.

 

[LadyPaniolo]

I find that the kinky Marley Braid hair is SO rough, scratchy, etc. It seems like it would really dry your hair out and break it off. Feels like a friggin unraveled Brillo pad.

For that reason I think I'd prefer to wear Senegalese twists.

Do you wash & condition Sen. twists the same way as box braids?

 

[asummertyme]

Thanks for the clarification!!

 

[Foxglove]

I find that the kinky Marley Braid hair is SO rough, scratchy, etc. It seems like it would really dry your hair out and break it off. Feels like a friggin unraveled Brillo pad.

For that reason I think I'd prefer to wear Senegalese twists.

Do you wash & condition Sen. twists the same way as box braids?

For mine she braided the first inch or inch and a half then started twisting so I've had no problems with slippage. I treat them the same way as box braids and they are holding up pretty well

 

[DaPPeR]

Kinky Twist are the ish..I'm so glad I'm getting them in because all this flat ironing everyday is definitely not considered in healthy hair care

 

[shereda]

the process is the same for both twists it's just a different type of hair that you use when you do it. I used to do senegalese micros on my hair all the time and Kinky twist on a friends hair. The technique is the same though.

 

[Nuelle]

How do you wash natural hair in Senegalese twists without puffiness issues?

I'm thinking about getting senegalese twists this summer and keeping them in for 10 weeks. I'm transitioning, so I still have some relaxed ends and was also wondering how to keep the natural part from getting puffy when I wash it. Thanks!