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For starters, you’ll findpassion, Senegalese, Marley, and Havana twists.
Kanekalon hair is the highest quality of synthetic fibers available that mimics coarser hair textures.
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If you start to feel like your twists are too tight, let your stylist know.
When washing a protective style, you’ll focus on your scalp.
@ashleyblaine
I always recommend combing your hair out with conditioner and water before shampooing your hair.
This will prevent hair from matting up."
Now that we’ve gone through the process, let’s get some hair inspiration.
@stylesbysmyley
Ombre hair is classic.
The mix of two hair colors here makes her skin tone pop.
If you like the Havana twist look, you don’t always have to add extensions.
Depending on the length of your hair, you’re able to get the same style.
@teyonahparris
Teyonah Parris is the queen of showing us that natural hairspecifically 4C hairis versatile.
Take a cue out of her book and add a colorful scarf to accessorize your twists.
@meriahjohn
Protective styling doesn’t always mean a four to six week hairstyle.
Twists can be a great way to create a loose curl on somenatural hairtypes.
Add some color to your life (well, your hair) without the bleaching and commitment.
YouTube hair extraordinaire Whitney White’s twists are a mix of Marley and Havana hair.
@ashleyblaine
@iamtaylontaylor
@a_caroleartistry
@stylesbysmyley
@slayedbysan
@whitneymadueke
@teyonahparris
@meriahjohn
