Meet the Experts
What Are Flat Twists?
Its, therefore, a path to healthier hair."
“Flat twists are comprised of two twists that are done on the scalp,” says O’Connor.
Keep in mind: The larger the section you twist, the less definition there will be.
Wash and Condition Your Hair
Charles explains that flat twists work best on clean, detangled hair.
So before twisting, wash andconditionyour hair, making sure to properly cleanse the scalp.
If your hair is straight, twist it while it’s dry.
Otherwise, Charles recommends curly hair should be twisted while it’s 50 percent damp.
We love the Pattern Hydration Shampooit leaves your scalp feeling clean without your hair feeling dry.
Byrdie Tip
O’Connor recommends determining what youd like the finished result to look like and working backward from there.
Divide this section of hair into two equal parts.
Begin Twisting
Charles gave us her step-by-step process.
Next, cross the right section over the left section.
Charles recommends to “Keep the twists close to the scalp for a flat appearance.
The tighter you keep the twists, the neater the style will look.”
The thicker and curlier the hair, the better it’ll be at holding itself together without coming untwisted.
