Is it better to two strand twist on wet or dry hair?
Picking wet vs dry really depends on what you are trying to achieve with your style: Twisting on wet hair will give you extra juicy-plump twists. Twisting on dry hair will give you longer/stretched twists. You will have less shrinkage, but the down side is that you will also have a little less shine.
Should you let twists air dry?
She recommends air-drying your hair if you have the time or sitting under a hooded dryer. Better yet: Leave your twists in for a few days. “The longer you let your twists air-dry the better — it will really lock in the definition,” Everett says.
Should I blowdry my hair before twisting?
1. Make sure your hair is dry! If you’re comfortable, blowdry your hair on the lowest setting before twisting it. If you’re going with the blow drying option, use a heat protectant like the TRESemme Thermal Creations Heat Tamer Protective Spray.
Should I twist my natural hair every night?
You’re not retwisting your hair at night. “If you have shorter hair, it may be best to retwist every night to maintain your hairstyle. If your hair is longer, you can pineapple your hair.” For second or third day curls, Bova recommends Shea Moisture Coconut and Hibiscus Hold and Shine Moisture Mist to revive curls.
How do you sleep with a wet twist out?
Wrap a perm rod at the end to keep each twist as tight as possible. Sleep with twists in place overnight on satin pillowcase or wrap a silk scarf around my head. Lightly oil each twist in the morning and gently undo. Fluff, shake, and finger comb for your ideal look.
How do you keep twists from frizzing?
12 Ways to Get Longer Lasting Twists
- 1) Twist on dry, stretched hair.
- 2) Use a twist pudding.
- 3) Refrain from using moisturizers with humectants.
- 4) Use the rope/Senegalese twist method.
- 5) Wear a silk/satin scarf to bed.
- 6) Wear a silk/satin scarf under your shower cap.
- 7) Keep moisturizing to a minimum.
