Going natural comes with its challenges. If you have 4C hair type , achieving a bouncy, moisturised and long-lasting twist-outs are fun and beautiful ways to transform your looks.
To get the perfect twist-out so that your hair does not turn out frizzy and lacks curl definition, follow these steps:
1. Section your hair
Section your hair into layers and clip into tiny buns, leaving out only the section you are working on. This way you keep excess hair out of the way while twisting.
2. Hydrate
Dampen your hair. Wet hair is easiest to work with. Grab a spray bottle and hydrate your curls with water.
3. Moisturise
Twist-outs come out well when moistured. Moisturising gives them a good hold. Moisturise your section of hair with leave in conditioner, follow-up with your favourite oil, and seal it all up with your favourite hair curl holding creme.
4. Detangle
To ensure smooth and shiny curls, you have to detangle your hair. Using a wide tooth comb or your fingers. It’s time to take down those knots in the active section of hair.
5. Twist
Now that your hair is moisturised and knot free, decide size of your twists and grab a mini section of hair to twist. Dab some curl holding creme or gel to the mini section and brush through with your detangling brush for perfect curl definition. When working the perimeters of your head, ensure you include your edges into your twists.
6. Dry and Maintain
If a twist is too damp, whether with product or water, the curl will not come out well. Enjoy your twists and do and give your hair time to air dry. At night time, wrap your hair with a silk or satin scarf to help keep your strands smooth and moisturized.
7. Untwist gently
The last step can make or break your perfect twist-out if not done correctly. Oil your fingertips with your favourite oil and begin loosening your twists.