Twists Hairstyles

Here are some "Twists/Vanillas/Torsades" hairstyle ideas to inspire you.

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Information & Advice

The Different Styles of "Twists" Hairstyles

  • Twists / Twists / Vanillas (Simple)

  • Flat Twists / Glued Twists

  • Twists with Threads

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The Different Names of Hairstyles

There are a multitude of languages ​​in the world, so people give different names to this hairstyle, such as "torsades" , "twists" (English speakers), "vanilles" (French-speaking Caribbean), etc.

Creating the Twist Hairstyle

Take two strands of hair and twist them together. Each strand must be twisted simultaneously to create tight, secure twists.

Lifespan of Twist Hairstyles

Several weeks or even months

Advantages of the Twist Hairstyle

  • It brings out a person's natural beauty.
  • It makes the person radiant.
  • Can be done on loose hair or locs
  • Can be worn on short or long hair.
  • Once the hairstyle is undone, it can be used to create another " Twists Out" hairstyle.
  • This undone hairstyle can be used to curl hair in another way, to stretch hair.
  • This hairstyle is a protective hairstyle.
  • Can transform into Locs.
  • It comes apart easily.

Disadvantages of the Twist Hairstyle

  • Can create locs if the hairstyle is worn for several months.

Hair Lengths

The hairstyle can be done on short to long hair.

Hair Thickness

  • Fine hair.

  • Medium hair.

  • Thick hair.

Hair Products

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.

Hair Twisting Supplies

Morning Routine

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

Evening Routine

  • Put on a satin scarf or bonnet.
  • Nourish the hair with a nourishing moisturizing cream, a vegetable oil or a vegetable butter of your choice.

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