How to Create a Twist Out on Natural Hair

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Start with wet hair.

   Use a hair tie to secure one side of head. , Secure each section with a butterfly clip. , Take out butterfly clip.
   
   Using the wide tooth comb, detangle that section of your hair.
   
   Use the spray bottle when needed.
   
   Spraying the hair with water will make detangling hair easier and faster! Always remember to detangle hair from ends to roots. , Smooth hair lotion along hair shaft starting from the ends and working up towards the root of your hair.
   
   The ends are the weakest part of your hair, applying a little more hair lotion will ensure that they do not get brittle and break off. , Smooth curling pudding along hair shaft starting from the ends and working up towards the root of your hair. , Brush your hair from ends to roots.
   
   Your hair should start to form curls. , Doing this will ensure that every piece of hair is smooth and dries smooth. , Begin by twisting your hair normally (it is best to twist away from the face (twist back) so that when your hair is taken down it does not "fall" in your face).
   
   As you work your way down the section of hair, you will pick up small pieces of hair every time you twist to add to the twist (similar to a french braid). ,, Smooth over all of your twists.
   
   Doing this will seal the moisture into your twists.
   
   Different oils have different benefits:
   Coconut Oil:
   Coconut oil can penetrate the hair shaft leaving your hair moisturized all week.
   
   Olive Oil:
   Olive oil helps to seal the moisture into your hair.
   
   Castor Oil:
   Castor oil helps to seal the moisture into your hair while also helping to grow thicker hair.
   
   Argon Oil:
   Argon oil helps to strengthen the hair shafts. , To prevent some shrinkage, stretch each twist across your head.
   
   Take the front twist and stretch it to the opposite side of your head.
   
   Secure with a bobby pin.
   
   Complete the above steps until all of your twists are stretched across your head. ,, Doing this will secure the moisture in your hair. ,,, Be very gentle and make sure your hair is completely dry. ,,,
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   Step 2: Part hair straight down the middle.

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   Step 3: Start with unsecured section of hair

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   Step 4: split it into 6 straight parts.

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   Step 5: Start with section at the back of your head.

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   Step 6: Place a quarter size amount of hair milk in the palm of your hand.

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   Step 7: Place a quarter size amount of curling pudding in the palm of your hand.

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   Step 8: Using the detangling brush

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   Step 9: brush the products (hair lotion and curling pudding) through your hair.

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    Step 10: Using the rat tail comb

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    Step 11: start from the roots and slowly comb down your hair shaft.

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    Step 12: Grab a small section of hair from the section of hair you are working on and split it into two pieces.

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    Step 13: Repeat all steps in the "Detangling and Oiling Hair" and "Twisting the Hair" sections until your whole head is complete.

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    Step 14: Using an oil of your choosing

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    Step 15: (coconut oil

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    Step 16: olive oil

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    Step 17: castor oil

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    Step 18: argon oil)

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    Step 19: place a small amount of oil in the palm of your hand.

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    Step 20: Expect shrinkage.

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    Step 21: Let your hair dry overnight.

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    Step 22: Before going to bed

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    Step 23: wrap your hair with a satin scarf.

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    Step 24: Using the anti-frizz serum

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    Step 25: place a quarter size amount in the palm of your hand.

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    Step 26: Smooth over all of your twists.

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    Step 27: Starting with the first twist you created

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    Step 28: start to untwist the twist.

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    Step 29: Repeat this process until all of your twists are out.

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    Step 30: Shake your head to fluff up your curls.

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    Step 31: All finished!

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