Box braids on my own hair are my new best friends. Yeah, so twists are a goner (although I think you'd get better results from well-cared for twist extensions. But if I hadn't been doing that for so long I think I'd be at BSL/MBL by now. I didn't care about length at the time, just the cuteness of the style. I also had this bad habit of clipping the ends of my twists off in order to remove them. It actually may have been the re-twisting every week or so that harmed my hair. I also did my twists small because I have thin hair, and I couldn't wear them more than 7-10 days without them knotting/tangling too much. They took me that far, but I went the rest of the way to APL using cornrows and braids mostly. Cute no doubt, but after a while my length seemed to top off (at around collarbone length). And the more I moisturized them with water and sprays and whatnot, the more they would swell and tangle. But the longer they got the more they started to tangle and the ends dried out. When I had shorter hair (Ear/Chin length) I'd wear them all the time and my hair did grow. Twists used to be my best friends, now not so much. Because, if you ignore their daily care, then you won’t be able to make your beautiful twisties last for long.Re: 4b naturals: How much growth did you get from wearing two strand twists- no weave It is quite easy to maintain them actually. Wash the hair a couple of times till no shampoo residue can be felt or seen. No matter what you do, make sure you wash the hair clean so that all the shampoo comes out. For this, take out your twists and wash them, or wash slowly and carefully with the twists on. Every week or after every few days, you can shampoo your scalp and twists to keep them clean.You can also mix some scented essential oil to any carrier oil, and then apply it to the hair, to keep the twists shiny and smooth. Choices are coconut oil, shea butter, olive oil and jojoba oil. Every night, before you go to sleep, apply some hair oil or butter to them.Also, keep wearing a silk scarf when you are sleeping to prevent the twists from coming out. One more thing you can do to make them stay for longer is keep wearing a scarf or cap.In case you made the twists in a child’s hair, then secure them with bands or clips for better maintenance. Colors add freshness and a cool twist to your dull looking hair without you having to go through a lot of mess. Coloring hair completely transforms the look. Secure the ends of the twists with metal beads and complete your new hair look. However, if you have made your 2 strands twists neatly, then you don’t need to secure them with anything. Dye your hair into brown and black shades and twist them into two strand weaving. To secure your twists, you can use beads, bands or small cute clips.Use a hooded dryer or a normal blow dryer. Once you are done with the twists, let the damp hair dry completely.Then start working on your hair to make two strand twists.But never go in for slippery or oily products. Alternatively, you can go for pomade, cream or hair gel.Also, this product tends to keep the hair soft and well moisturized, which makes it a good choice of styling product. The most commonly used and recommended is a leave-in-conditioner. So, first comb your hair with a thick tooth comb and then dampen it. One more golden rule is to make them with damp hair.If you wish them to last for weeks and weeks, then make small partitions and then start working. So, before you start making them, remember the smaller the twist, the longer it lasts.
Two strand twists also known as Senegalese twists.Here are tips on the best way to make two strand twists, which will make them stay-put longer, and tips on aftercare as well. Also, you can keep your scalp and hair clean at the same time. With proper care and the proper method of styling, the twist can remain shiny and in place for many weeks. But many people tend to have trouble making them and also making them last for weeks. You can make them yourself at home, and keep them for weeks. Two strand twists are cute looking hairstyles which look similar to locks. Tips on Maintaining Two Strand Twist Hairstyles (Gross…) But if you like two strand twist hairstyles and want them to last for weeks, then there are some special tricks that can help you in the job. Though, this would involve not washing them for weeks. What more? If you leave them for long, they can turn into locks. Also, twists are fun to make and can be created quickly. Twists can look shiny, while dreads give the matted unwashed hair look. Twists are a great alternative to dreadlocks.
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