Wednesday, June 1, 2011

Learning How to Twist African Hair

Twist is a low maintenance, long lasting hairstyle. Hair can be twisted using natural or synthetic extensions. African Americans have curly to woolly and wavy to kinky textures.Some also have natural thick straight hair. There are many ways Afro American women can style her beautiful hair.

One of which is twist hairstyles. Read on to learn more about how to twist African American hair. Women can style their hair in a variety of ways. They can wear it short or long, style it according to their personalities, color it or just add some highlights. Of the many African American hairstyles, twist is a popular style opted by many women. This two-stranded hairstyle is compatible with all hair textures. But, it is most suitable for African American textured hair. In order to twist your hair, try the following quick and easy steps.



If you are twisting natural hair, you should first wet your hair. It is easier to twist and style wet cheap hair extensions. You can also apply a holding gel or setting lotion. Part the hair in random or asymmetrical sections. Each section should be divided into two. When using gel, apply it as you part each section. Apply the setting lotion before sectioning the hair.

The size of each hair section should be 1/4 inch to 1 inch. If you have short hair, the sections should be of a smaller size. Large sections do not support short length hair. Also, smaller sections means more twists. This makes the style look fuller. Once hair is sectioned and divided, two pieces should be twisted around each other till the end. Secure the end with rubber band or beeswax. This ensures that the twists do not unravel.

After drying, African textured hair extensions tends to shorten and swell. When the hair is long, it hangs down and swings. Short hair looks spiky. The other option for twists is unraveling the hair after drying because African textured hair looks bushy after drying.

Another method to style your human hair extensions in twists is by taking 1/2 inch sections from the bang area (crown). Holding it straight up, twist it with your fingers. Once you reach the end of the section, take small section of hair in a straight line and move towards the back of your head. As you take the new section, keep twisting it into the initially twisted section. The twist should near the scalp in order to give it a tighter look. Once you reach the end of your hairline, hold the twist flat onto your head. Use a bob pin to fasten it by sticking the pin in the upward direction. Secure the sections using a spray.

Now, start another twist on the right side and continue the same process. Once you complete the section on the right, start a new section on your left. This will help give an even look to the twist. Gather your hair in a pony tail once all the twists are done. You can curl the ends and fasten the long strands using pins. Use a good holding spray to keep your hair in place.

When using remy hair extensions, begin at the base by making a braid. Convert it into two strand twist after taking four or five braid stitches. The synthetic extensions can be secured using rubber bands. You can also light the ends with a lighter and roll it into a point or ball using finger tips. This is called as Senegalese twists. Do not use hair gel or holding spray on the extensions. You should not unravel hair extensions as it does not give the same effect like natural hair. In case of natural hair, you should not twist your hair extensively, as it may cause hair thinning.

Strand twists hairstyle gives a funky look to teenagers. They can also add grace and sophistication to young women. There are a number of hairstyles that can be used along with twisted hair. Tighter the twists, longer the effects. So, are you ready to add 'twist' to your personality?

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