Which technique do you use for twistout or braid-out???

[loolalooh]

Prefer single twists because they are quick and easy to do. They give me better definition that big cornrows.

 

[myxdchiick]

I do box braids for braidout and single twists for twistouts. I haven't mastered cornrowing or flat twisting yet.

Yea me neither! At least I don't feel bad thinkin that i was the only one.

 

[donewit-it]

My siggie is a two day old twist out from two strand twists. I've never tried any other technique. Will go to review poll results to see how everyone else is making out

 

[cookie1]

I do single twist outs usually, my friend did me some twists going back like cornrows and it lasted along time so I will definitely try that method again.

Tami when you say single twist outs do you mean the ones not laying flat on your head? I'm picturing them hanging like braids except they're twist, is this correct?

 

[loved]

I used to do box braids with straws on the ends. I'll try to post a pic. this weekend. It's been a while. Maybe I'll update my fotki with old hair pics. I've gone through quite a few hairstyles and lengths.

 

[Southernbella.]

Single twists for a twistout, including the one in my siggy.

 

[Soliel185]

What about transitioning ladies? I can't flat twist to save my life and my single twists won't hold at the ends....the only time I've worn a braidout is after taking down my cornrows after two weeks.

Do you normally do yours on wet, damp, air-dried, or blowdried/stretched hair?

 

[cookie1]

What about transitioning ladies? I can't flat twist to save my life and my single twists won't hold at the ends....the only time I've worn a braidout is after taking down my cornrows after two weeks.

Do you normally do yours on wet, damp, air-dried, or blowdried/stretched hair?

I'm not sure if this will help you but, I did my braid-outs for the first time and put rod rollers on the end to hold the ends together and it turned out so nice.

 

[almond eyes]

Braidouts for sure and six to eight of them smaller than that gives me too much shrinkage and a crimped look that I don't like. Twistouts only worked for me when I was texturised many years ago.

Best,
Almond Eyes

 

[natstar]

I do like 8 or 9 plaits total.

I grab a section of hair, add a little humectress, seal with coconut oil, then braid. When I get closer to the ends I start twisting and then when I am really close I just add a little more moisturizer on the ends and woll the ends on a small per rod-one for each braid. For the braids, I try to do the top and bottom going around my head to make it look more uniform. I don't section off or anything for the braids.

 

[Firefly]

I do braidout with 1, 2, 4 or 5 plaits (depending on how lazy I am) and I do them on damp or wet hair. Cornrows caused me breakage so I leave that alone although, it did turn out nice the 2 times that I did them but it's not worth the cost for me.

 

[HairGurl]

I started out doing twistouts, but now I do braidouts more often....I think I may do a twistout soon though. After I take the roller off the end, I apply more oil to the end and unravel the braid.

 

[BotanyGrl]

What about transitioning ladies? I can't flat twist to save my life and my single twists won't hold at the ends....the only time I've worn a braidout is after taking down my cornrows after two weeks.

Do you normally do yours on wet, damp, air-dried, or blowdried/stretched hair?

I live for the flat twistout! The curls are more defined than braidouts and it takes less time than single twists for me. I do my flat twistouts on damp hair in 6 sections.

 

[snillohsss]

I do box braids...a lot of them because I have very thick hair.

 

[melodies815]

Hey there...I am just curious to know if wearing braidouts is good if you have not yet gotten past SL. I want to make sure that I am able to retain growth as well as do very low manipulation. I'm trying to follow Sylver2's regimen with my shorter hair.

Do you guys think that's a reasonable desire? Roller sets are a bit much manipulation and I find that I break more than I should.

What do you guys think....braidouts for growth if you are touching the tops of your shoulders? My hair is so pretty, and I hope this can work...

Or should I find another style?

Thanks in advance...

Happy Hair growing to everyone!!!

cj

 

[melodies815]

Bumping....

cj

 

[Melaninme]

I recently discovered that with the length I have now I can achieve a twistout from fat twists (less time to create style) and in no particular set/style. I had put my hair into fat twists that were gathered to create a bun, but because the pins holding the bun in place were giving me such a headache, I decided to remove the twists and prepare to wash for a new style. Running short on time, I decided to finger comb the twists out to my surprise!

Gotta love natural hair!

Some mentioned flat twist-outs. Haven't done these in a minute, but I'll re-visit soon!