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Four Parts:Preparing to Style HairStyling Hair Into 2-Strand TwistsStyling Hair Into Twist OutMaintaining the StyleQuestions and Answers

A twist out is a great-looking natural hairstyle that can be done after wearing your hair in twists. Varying the technique can create different styles, from a very defined twist to a looser twist that shows off more hair volume. Create a salon-quality style from home with these simple steps.

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Part 1
EditPreparing to Style Hair

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    Cleanse your hair as usual. Use your favorite shampoo to clean your hair.
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    Perform a deep condition on your hair. Be sure your hair is ready to style by fully conditioning it.
    • You may want to use a leave-in conditioner or other product that is specifically designed to deeply condition natural hair, or you can just use coconut oil.
    • Use a comb to work conditioner through hair and gently remove any tangles.
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    Dampen your hair. Your hair should be damp, but not wet, before styling. You may want to keep a spray bottle of water handy during styling to re-dampen hair as you progress.
    • Hair that is too wet will take longer to dry.
    • Hair that is too dry will not twist together properly.

Part 2
EditStyling Hair Into 2-Strand Twists

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    Separate your hair into 4-6 sections using a wide-toothed comb. More sections and smaller twists will create a better twist out. [1]
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    Use a 2-strand twist technique to prepare for a twist-out. Be sure to twist in the direction of the hair’s natural curl: don’t fight nature! [2]
    • Within one of the sections, separate a small square of hair.
    • Divide the square into 2 strands and twist them around each other, allowing each strand to twist on itself as you twirl the strands together.
    • Repeat, dividing and twisting one square at a time until each section is fully twisted.
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    Allow the twists to set. Leave the 2-strand twist in at least one day, but up to three weeks.
    • You may want to mist the twists daily to maintain their appearance if you are leaving them in for an extended amount of time.

Part 3
EditStyling Hair Into Twist Out

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    Be sure your hair has dried fully. Give your hair enough time in the twist to dry, and start with a discreet twist in the back in case you untwist and determine that the hair needs longer to dry.
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    Rub coconut oil or another conditioner on your hands. Re-apply as-needed during the twist-out process. If hair seems dry or becomes tangled, massage with coconut oil to work the strands apart.
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    Separate the twist strands. Slowly rotate each twist in the opposite direction that they were twisted to separate the strands. You may work from root to tip or from tip to root, depending on your preference.
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    Allow separated strands to re-curl individually. Each strand should spring back into an individual curl when you have separated it from its twist partner.
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    Apply conditioner or product to roots of twist outs to maintain shape and conditioning. [3]

Part 4
EditMaintaining the Style

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    Protect your style at night. Wear a sleep cap, a satin scarf, or sleep on a satin pillowcase to maintain your style. [4]
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    Re-twist your twists at night. This optional step creates more work, but it enables the twist out to last much longer. [5]
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    Avoid excessive heat or humidity if possible. The twist out will maintain its shape longer in dryer and cooler climates. You may want to try another style in hot, humid weather.

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      EditTips

      • Spend extra time doing your twists. The better the quality of the twists, the better the twist out will look.
      • When doing the twist out, work from root to tip—this will prevent hair from getting frizzy. It may take a little longer, but it will be worth it! [6]
      • Applying conditioner or product to each twist—instead of all of the hair at the same time—may provide more even coverage and make for more consistent twist-out curls.

      EditThings You'll Need

      • Conditioner such as coconut oil or a leave-in conditioner
      • Spray bottle to keep hair damp
      • Wide-toothed comb to detangle hair
      • Sleeping cap or satin scarf to protect style overnight

      EditSources and Citations

      1. ↑ http://www.beautyworldnews.com/articles/5332/20130821/10-tips-head-turning-twist-out-natural-hair-black-hair-volume-definition-short-long-hydrate-water-jamacian-black-castor-oil-coconut-oil.htm
      2. ↑ http://www.naturamagazineusa.com/lets-get-twisted-two-strand-twist-feature
      3. ↑ http://www.chocolatehairvanillacare.com/2012/03/twist-out-instructions-and-how-to-video.html
      4. ↑ http://www.beautyworldnews.com/articles/5332/20130821/10-tips-head-turning-twist-out-natural-hair-black-hair-volume-definition-short-long-hydrate-water-jamacian-black-castor-oil-coconut-oil.htm
      5. ↑ http://www.chocolatehairvanillacare.com/2012/11/how-we-maintain-twist-out-naturalhair.html
      6. ↑ http://www.chocolatehairvanillacare.com/2012/03/twist-out-instructions-and-how-to-video.html


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