Twist-Out 101 - Creating a defined curl or wave in kinky hair

By . - Thursday, August 30, 2012

Women with kinky, curly and wavy textured hair can use a twist-out to manipulate their natural curl pattern. It's the perfect pay to achieve a controlled or not so controlled curly wave.

Tools

Wide tooth comb for parting
Paddle brush for detangling
Spray bottle filled with plain water
Curl defining creme
Natural oil to seal in the moisture

Before - Beautiful Undefined Natural Hair
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Directions

Detangle freshy washed and deep conditioned hair with your paddle brush
Part hair with wide tooth comb or free hand in order to spritz section of hair with water *Size of section depends on preference*
Apply curl defining creme to section of hair and seal with a little bit of oil before twisting the section of hair. Repeat throughout the head

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Dry hair under a hooded dryer or overnight. It's very important to only untwist when the hair is completely dry.

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Here is the general look of a neat and defined twist out after the twists are taken out.

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For a fuller looking twist out, separate each twist even more with a little oil on the finger tips to prevent frizzing. Stick your fingers in the roots of your hair and shake things up a bit.