There are a multitude of languages ​​in the world, so people give different names to this hairstyle: Coils/Tortilles.

Here are some examples of names:

America

• United States: Coils (Tortilles), Combs Coils (Comb Twists), Coils Fingers (Finger Twists).

Africa

• In Ethiopia, among the Hamer/Hamar ethnic group, it is "Gosha".
• In Ethiopia, among the Afar people it is "Asdago".

Suitable for all types of curly and frizzy hair:

• On hair called by some "kinky" , "African" or "4C,Z"... which is curly.
• Similarly, what some call " mixed-race hair," "3 A, B, C," etc., also takes on a kinky state like any curly hair when the curls are detangled. The only difference is the visibility of the curls from close up or from a distance, and the size of the curls.

(More information to understand the different states of curly hair can be found here )

The Coils/Tortilles hairstyle is a style for defining natural curls , regardless of their size . The curly strands are twisted around themselves to create a more coordinated and visible look.

It's necessary:

• Take sections of hair. Choose sections based on the overall size of your natural curls for better curl definition. The smaller the curls, the thinner the sections should be to avoid suffocating them and creating locs. The larger the curls, the more options you have for the size of the sections you can choose. However, using sections that are too thin when you have large curls will change the hairstyle.

• The finer the strands, the more volume there is. Some people start with medium or large curls and then separate the strands.

• The parting is not mandatory for this hairstyle. This allows for a more natural and less structured look at the roots.

• To create twists, simply twist strands of damp, moisturized, natural curly hair around themselves with your fingers or a conical comb . You'll find visual tutorials in all the Coils/Tortilles hairstyle sections of this page.

• Using gel is not necessary; it's a personal choice. The main thing is to nourish and moisturize the hair.

• In Ethiopia, among the Hamer ethnic community, this hairstyle is called "Gosha." It is made with a mixture of red clay and ochre, along with cow's milk fat (ghee), among other ingredients. Women style their hair using tapered wooden sticks.

• There is also the other Ethiopian community, the Afar ethnic group, who call this hairstyle "Asdago." The hairstyle is created using a mixture of cow's milk fat (ghee) and other ingredients. Men style their hair using tapered wooden sticks.

• From a few days to several months (if the loops are not separated)

Warning! People with very small curls and small locs may find it takes several weeks for them to start forming. However, the strands are easy to untangle because the hair is detangled to begin with.

• It brings out a person's natural beauty.

• If the hair is short, the hairstyle can be done quickly with a sponge or a glove.

• Simply wet the hair to reform the balls.

• By separating the strands, you get more volume and a frizzy afro hairstyle.

• It makes the person radiant.

• Suitable for use on natural, versatile, kinky, curly hair.

• No need for chemicals.

• No need for curlers, curlformers or curling irons.

• No need for gels, a butter or a rich cream is sufficient.

• Can be worn on short or long hair.

• Allows you to shorten your hair without cutting it.

• This technique can be used to start thin or medium locs, depending on the size of your natural curls. The locs will form after a few weeks and are easier to undo than crocheted locs.

• Hairstyling takes longer on short and long hair, compared to very short hair.

• Gloves and sponges cannot be used to create this hairstyle. This technique is suitable for short to long hair with small curls. It creates visually ephemeral locs rather than twists/coils. The curls are less visible and undefined.

• You should avoid separating the curls by running your hands through your hair so as not to change the hairstyle.

• It makes the hair appear shorter. This is a drawback if you don't want shorter hair without cutting it.

• Not being able to keep the hairstyle for long or having to redo it often to prevent the coils from turning into locs. If you don't want locs.

• If you wash your hair with soap, the roots of the extensions may separate. You will need to turn the roots or extensions completely inside out.

The hairstyle can be done on very short to long hair.

• Fine hair.

• Medium hair.

• Thick hair.

To soften hair or define natural curls:

• Use a limescale-free water spray with a humectant on the hair or a natural organic gel of your choice (e.g. flax, okra, aloe vera).

• Apply a vegetable oil, a vegetable butter (e.g., shea) or a nourishing moisturizing cream of your choice.

• Tracing Combs
• Conical Combs
• Sponges, Gloves, Rackets (for very short to short hair)

• Nourish the hair with a nourishing moisturizing cream, a vegetable oil or a vegetable butter of your choice.

• Hydrate hair with lime-free water, a water-based gel or moisturizing hair lotion to activate curl formation.

• If using gel, to avoid white residue apply a little humectant such as vegetable glycerin.

• Put on a satin scarf or bonnet.

• Twist the strands of hair around themselves - even if you need to tighten the strands if they have separated.

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• Scarves

• Hair jewelry :

Rings , Bands , Hair Clips , Crowns .