Curl Hair with Twists

This method of hair curling is extremely effective and relatively quick and simple once you acquire the knack. Incredibly natural-looking beautiful curls can be created using this technique and it doesn't involve using time consuming and hair damaging heat methods.

Steps

  1. Wash and dry your hair. Don't use a conditioner unless it's a very light one and/or your hair really needs it.
  2. You are basically going to make 5 twists. One at the top front (centrally)and then two on each side, one above the other.
  3. Make the top front one first. Divide the hair with a central parting. Then section off from the parting down to the ear on each side. Put those two sections together to make one front section. Tie back the rest of your hair into a rear ponytail - it will make it easier to create your first twist.
  4. The twisting technique is rather like making a bun, except this is a very long, skinny one. Keep twisting your hair over and over very tightly until it eventually bends on itself. Then, continue twisting and winding the section of hair around itself, back towards your head. Secure it in the same way you do a bun, with a mini-scrunchie around the base.
  5. You'll end up with a twisty, coil-like protrusion sticking out of the top of your head!
  6. Now take out the back ponytail, divide your hair into two (vertically down the back of your head) and put one side into a bunch to keep it out of the way.
  7. Divide the other side into two by drawing a line with your comb from your ear across your head horizontally to meet the vertical parting you've just made. Twist each section of hair as described above.
  8. Take out the bunch on the other side, divide and twist as in previous step.
  9. Now you should have five funny-looking twists sticking out of your head. Believe me, it's worth it.
  10. Leave for at least 6 hours or preferably overnight.
  11. In the morning take out the twists one by one, starting with the lower ones. Remove the band, untwist it a little and comb out your curls with a wide toothed comb.
  12. When all twists are out, bend over and give it another careful comb (not too much). Spray with a strong hairspray. Flip your hair up and part it/arrange it. Then give it another good spray, lifting sections to really get a hold and volume.
  13. At this stage it may look VERY big. This is good, it will settle and look great all day.
  14. Finished.

Tips

  • Make sure your hair is absolutely dry before you start twisting. Your efforts will be wasted if your hair is at all damp.
  • Always carry a "quick-fix" remedy in case any of the above occur, such as a hair tie/clasp or spray and comb to back-comb it back to life.
  • When "wearing" your curls, avoid at all costs your enemies; rain, and even worse any form of dampness in the air. No saunas, steam rooms and if it's a foggy or very humid day, forget it.
  • Use a fixing spritz as you twist or put mousse in your hair when you dry it to help fix the curl better.
  • Try to get each section the same thickness. This takes practice. Don't worry if they are different, it actually makes less difference than you might think.

Warnings

  • The tightness can be uncomfortable and can also cause hair breakage. You can loosen the twist at the base a little to stop this. Just support your roots by pressing down on them, then gently pull and move the twist around until it all feels looser.

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