Achieving the PERFECT twist out

Hey guys!

I know it's been a while since my last post but I'm back, finally! Today I'm going to show you how to do a real simple style, a two strand twist out. I promise you it's super quick and easy and when done right you'll achieve AH-MAZ-ING results.

Okay let's get started.

Here's what you need: A spray bottle (mine contains a mix of glycerin and water)

Shea Moisture Curl Enhancing Smoothie

Oil of your choice. I used coconut oil

An afro pic for fluffing

Optional: ORS Olive Oil Edge Control to smooth edges

Optional: Perm rods

Okay first start with thoroughly detangled hair. Amara's hair was not freshly washed when I did this style. Next, you're going to grab a section of hair to start a two strand twist. If you want a more defined look, grab smaller sections. If you're looking for a chunky, more wavy twist out, grab larger sections. For Amara, I wanted a defined look so I used smaller sections.

Once you've decided what sized section you're going to work with, spray it with the spray bottle until damp then add a dime sized amount of the Shea Moisture Curl Enhancing Smoothie making sure that the product is thoroughly worked through the hair. Now you begin to two strand twist the hair down the entire length of the hair.

If you need instructions on how to two strand twist, check out this video. https://youtu.be/lAFV9yRoa3o

Once you have twisted the hair, finger coil the ends so that you're not left with undefined ends. If you'd like, you may add perm rods to the ends of the twists to ensure that they are defined. They should look something like this:

Continue to two strand twist the hair until only the front along the hairline is left. I chose to flat twist these sections to ensure that the root is defined as well. From experience, I have found that choosing to just two strand twist along the hairline leaves her hair looking puffy and kind of sweated out looking. 

For a video on how to flat twist, click here. https://youtu.be/e5UIvm4d0Qw

It should look something like this.

Okay, now that that's all done, you may either sit your child under a dryer until completely dry or tie a satin scarf around it and let it dry overnight.  

Once the twists are COMPLETELY dry, you may begin unraveling them carefully. Add a little oil to your fingers to reduce frizz. Unraveling damp twists will result in frizz FYI. When you're finished unraveling the twists, grab that pic and fluff! Fluff it until you've reached your desired shape and body. Apply edge control to the edges to achieve a sleeker look. 

That's it! Here's how Amara's twist out came out:

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Thank you!!