Do's and Don'ts for Washing Your Hair in Twists
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- Опубліковано 26 чер 2024
- I've been washing my hair in twists for many many years now. I've learned a lot in the process. Not only are twists an excellent way to save time during your wash day, they enable you to have a style that's ready to leave the style with immediately after washing your hair. However, here are some do's and don'ts if you do decide to wash your hair in twists. Do you wash your hair in twists? What are some of the obstacles you have faced?
My hair just cannot handle twists. My hair be like, "Welcome to your loc journey." Only braids for me.
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Yup.
I agree. I’ve retained more length with braids. I am so happy and grateful to God on how much my hair has grown.
Lol...Yup, If i am planning twist for an extended period(3 wks) i have to braid my roots first then twist down the length of my hair.
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Here's a technique I use when twisting hair. I braid the base about one or two revolutions and the hair in two and start twisting using the rope twist technique. The tighter the twist the less chance the shed hair has to twist around potential loosened hair. When retwisting use oil on dry hair to take down and then apply moisture for each one. This will prevent breakage during the take down.
Good luck!
Yes! I definitely used to use this technique years ago. Great tip
I do this as well. I’m doing a challenge right now but was worried that I wouldn’t be able to get moisture into my twists with added hair. So I did regular twists and hunny, the FRIZZ and budding almost made me give up. Do you have any issues with moisture when adding hair in your rope twists?
@@nikkifranklin2737 it always different when moisturizing with added hair .if you moisturise twice every week I think it will be more because the added hair can soak the moisture and secondly the way to moisturise it . What I do is in my spray bottle I have only water and oil I spray it in my hair I don't add leave in because I don't want that on my scalp but you can if you like it . This more simple than adding water to my hair and using butter or oil in my palm to seal extension not hair .
@@nikkifranklin2737 sorry for the delay. I dont add hair to my twists because its too time consuming.
The key to prevent tangles at the root is to start with a braid.
Thanks for the tip
Thank you so much for being honest about how work and life can get in the way of taking care of your hair. Very vulnerable thing to share that i know most naturals have experienced to some degree even if they won't admit it. I love my hair, but some days, i can't even fulfill my basic needs with the time I have, so thank you for sharing that 💜
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Me!!!! Hands up 🤎
I wear my hair in some sort of twist 98% of the time and I wash with them in. These are all good tips. I am sure my hair is mingled now at the roots but I am going to wash it and keep it moving cause I have to go into the office in the morning and ain’t nobody got time for that 😁
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@@EfficientlyNaturalthe importance of makeing very "clean parts" when installing the twists is key, rather than finger parting. It saves the frustration on wash and retwisting day, so the hair will not try to loc and dread with multiple braids. 😊
God must have told you that I’m getting ready to wash my twists. I was so reluctant and then I saw your video. This is right 👏🏾on👏🏾time👏🏾
Yay! Glad to hear! ❤️
This is exactly the video I've been looking for! Haven't really found any other videos by 4c Naturals addressing the specific problem of matting when washing hair in small twists. Thank you so much ❤
Haha “I’ve given up headband,” I definitely need one of those! I’m new to washing my hair in twists and definitely learned the hard way to remove shed hairs first. Love your tip about stretching with Bantu knots. I can’t wait to try all your tips.
I wore twists exclusively from 2013-2015 and my hair grew so much. I used to love washing my hair in twists but unfortunately, when I would unravel the twists, I would see dandruff on the strands of hair even though my scalp would be cleansed.
You’re not alone!!! I think that’s the price you pay sometimes for washing in twists. I found the more frequently I wash the less this is an issue. Also if I’m proactive about using an anti dandruff product like sulfur 8 on my scalp immediately after wash day and routinely until my next wash day, then this doesn’t end up being an issue.
@@EfficientlyNatural How often do you use the sulfur 8 on your scalp?
Probably about a few times a week
How long do u keep the twist in
The most authentic and informative twist video yet! This is everything that happens to me so it's nice to see someone else who shares my struggle. I will try some of your techniques! Thank you for making this video!
Stretching your hair after washing is a great tip. I immediately go into detangling, moisturizing and sealing because I'm afraid of moisture loss. I will try this next time.
There's something really ASMR-inducing about this video. The tips are golden as well.
This video is excellent by the way!
Wow great video, but I wish I'd seen it before washing my hair in mini twists this weekend. I seem to have done all the 'don't's'.😂
Going back to watch your older video for next time.
Lol! No worries - I did most of the don’ts too!!! I’ll learn soon enough. Lol
THANK YOU SOOO MUCH FOR THIS VIDEO!!! It ADDRESSED SOOO MANY PROBLEMS I HAVE WITH WASHING MY HAIR!!! I'VE NEVER SEEN YOU BEFORE. I'M SUBSCRIBING NOW!
I learned a lot from you. My hair hates twists for whatever the reason. It tangles or breaks so I braid it instead and wash it. I love the fact that this method cuts the time for wash day, and that the hair does break because it's not being over manipulated
Thank you for teaching me years ago how to wash in twists. It was a game changer. Before you , I was frightened of tangling while washing in twists. I've not learned that you wash on freshly twisted hair, not on old twists.
I never thought about stretching my hair after washing it as it's drying. I do wash my twists while wearing extended styles without re-twising, but stretching should help my hair since my rate of coiling/shrinkage is pretty significant. Thanks for the tips!
Yea,I have to wash my hair and maintain my hair in twist. My hair tangles very easliy and it's course. But I do notice that when I leave my hair undone for too long the detangling process is longer. I also recognize that if Im not in the mood to do my hair,I dont do it until I am 100% wanting to do it.If Im not 100% I start to get impatient,then breakage occurs. I wash my hair every 2-3 months,but thats because my hair is covered under wigs all the time and also work is super busy. I want to take my time with my hair.
Thanks for your tips. I agree with you that sometimes too many twists at one time will make it harder to freshen up the style. I like to refresh my twists often (once or twice a week). I know that may be too often, but I like the fresh moisturized and neater look and I feel like if I leave them in more than a week without redoing them, I don't get the look that I want. Your hair looks very healthy and I noticed that you said you leave them in for 6 weeks. My goal is to get to where I am comfortable leaving them in for that long too.
I absolutely love your videos and your hair!😍
You've taught me so much over the years. Thank you so much. I've been washing my hair in twists lately. Definitely going to take your tips into consideration❤
Awww, thanks so much! That means a lot to me
Helpful video, thanks!
Well explained thank you!
Oh my, I feel so much better after seeing this! This is exactly what I do to my hair pull it apart with my hands, also having to go allll the way down to separate into portions (my natural hair is a few inches shorter than yours). It's really easy to think you're alone and seeing this lets me know it's not "my hair" personally that goes through these changes.
Your hair looks beautiful!
*gasp* 😮🤗 she’s BACK!! ❤️❤️❤️ I was still relaxed when I saw that video and experimented with washing my transitioning hair in braids. It worked 😁. As a natural I still wash in twists.
Awesome to hear!!! Thanks for visiting my channel again! ❤️
I get the caught hairs too and I always wondered why because I know I take my time when parting. So definitely less twists from now on
Very informative video. I never used to remove shed hair before washing my twists now I know that is one caused of me getting tangles. I don’t stretch my hair before twisting either, maybe I should incorporate that.
I've locked since I first watched this video. Rewatching bc I *still* have this issue with my 14 month locs. Obviously, I can't redo my twists to minimize webbing at the root, but still nice to re-watch your video.
On my surgical rotation. On my way to being you one day! Hope all is well.
Your hair is so beautiful ♥️♥️♥️♥️
This was supper helpful, thanks a lot for sharing. Please do an update of the product you use. God bless
I wash in twists too! i see a lot of people say they braid at the roots... I've found that braiding the hair can put too much tension on my roots/edges so I choose to flat twist at the roots instead and wrap the ends around each other kind of like a Bantu knot on the ends. this way my roots are loose but fixed to avoid matting of my hair but also to keep the ends protected and to avoid tangles. i choose to stretch my hair with hair bands bantu knots tend to tug on my hair too much.
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Great video, Nancy. I took my braids down this weekend after 5 weeks, and indulged myself in an extravagantly long wash day/spa. I’m still enjoying your 9 months protective style challenge. I’m currently resting my hair in flat twists for a fortnight then I’ll put it in knotless braids for 6 weeks. Thanks for the inspiration. God bless you and your dear family.
Your long wash day/spa sounds amazing!!! What do you do differently on the days that you indulge? ❤️❤️
@@EfficientlyNaturalI start with a mild shampoo because of the buildup up from taking down braids. Next I put on a clay mask (bentonite and rhassoul clay mixed with green tea and ACV & some essentials oils) for about 20 to 30 mins. After a rinse, I follow up with an Ayurvedic mask prepped the night before (henna, amla and brahmi mixed with warm coffee - to fight Postpartum shedding - and some olive oil for slip) I leave that on for 4 hours and rinse it off with a conditioner to get all the herb flecks out of my hair. Next is a moisturizing deep conditioner (I mix in some olive oil, raw honey and aloe Vera gel) and sitting under my hood steamer for 20 minutes. In the meantime I’ll dispense my leave in conditioner into a glass bowl and set it in a larger bowl of hot water so that it absorbs into my strands easily, after my DC is rinsed out. Finally I seal my strands with hair grease because it gives me the best occlusion properties and I even grease my scalp lightly which keeps it supple and fungus free. I put my hair in flat twists and comfort my aching arms with complements on how well my hair feels and looks😂 p.s I only do this spa day once every six weeks. My weekly wash day is quick and simple - shampoo, DC, moisturize and seal.
Wow!!! You are an inspiration! I wish I could get to that level of self care with my hair. 👏🏾
I'm a new subbie & your videos are so helpful. Thank you for sharing your tips & techniques.
You are so welcome!!!! And thanks for checking out my channel. ❤️❤️❤️
What you said about fewer twists is true. If i wash in chunky braids there's less matting than if i wash in smaller twists.
I braid first then twist. Depending on how I feel I'll turn the braid into 3 strand twists. Mind you , the twists shrink more. So loosely twist. When wet. Because they tighten , if you have fine baby hair it will break if you twist tight . If you decide to put the hair in a twisted bun don't pull and twist to tight towards the ends , fine hair will break. And you will have thinning. I am learning and it happened to me and I'm trying to recover. Braids , plats work for me as well but time and age prevents my hands from functioning the same .
I LOVE washing in twists! Thanks to you though, I braid at the root and then twist down! It can get annoying because I retwist once a week and it takes a bit longer to unravel! But it’s worth it.
That’s wonderful! I will go back to braiding at the root as well. Makes a big difference.
@@EfficientlyNatural thank you so much for your tips over the years! ❤️
Do you have recommendations about products to use during your wash day?
I like all your videos, great tips 👌👌👌
Thank you so much! ❤️
Great video. You have beautiful hair. What do you put on your hair when you retwist?
I want to try wearing twists for an extended period of time because they can be so cute!!! The only thing is my hair just gets tightly wound around themselves on wash days. I have to become more patient and try your tips! Great informative video!
Thank you!!! ❤️❤️❤️ Twists are such an easy low maintenance style but I totally understand the matting that can happen.
I part my hair 8 ways and do large twists I tried this in smaller twists it’s too much for me I love them but after a just a couple of days I get my hair tangled!!!
Larger twists are a life saver! I’m with you...can’t do these tiny twists anymore.
I currently have about S-Medium sized twists in, and I’ve been putting off wash day for at least a week. I feel like I need to do it before bed today, because if I don’t, it’ll be next weekend before I get around to it. I planned on recording while I do it, and just can’t find the right time to do so. 🤦🏽♀️ Thanks for sharing the tips! 💖
I know the feeling!! I put off my wash day forever! Best of luck with the process. ❤️
Very helpful! But how often you re do your parts?
I commend you for giving all of that hair the TLC it needs. I just be ready to pay for someone to do my hair lol
Great video ! how many cm is your headband and where did you get it from ? thanks a lot in advance
I really miss my twists. I’ve got 6 more weeks in these knotless braids and then I’m installing mini twists.
You look amazing 🤩 I pray you share weight loss tips on your channel in the near future! Your son is amazing! My daughters are 3 and 1 and never would they allow me to do my hair😃
Oh wow! 3 and 1..you definitely have your hands full. It’s a struggle with just my 3 year old so I won’t even try to understand how you do it. I’ve been meaning to share my weight loss journey but haven’t gotten around to it...haven’t forgotten. In short it was predominantly intermittent fasting/OMAD with some other diet modifications
@@EfficientlyNatural Yay!!!! I can’t wait for you to share! Your results seems long term which is great. OMAD??? I tried it and I was miserable 😩 it is a blessing you did it, and it payed off! You even managed to grow longer healthy hair in the process 😅🤣
The struggle is real. My wash day experience
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Did I miss the part you applied product to your hair? Leave ins etc?
I noticed you didn't use the tension method tbis time. Have you stopped using the bkoe dryer all together?
What products do you use to retwist them? All of the ones you used to style it or less?
I found that is i am wearing smaller twist i can wash them if I braid and band the twist like you would with microlocs. After washing i let the twist air-dry overnight in the braided and banded state. Then I re-stretch the twist by braiding them more tightly and allowing them to stay in the braids for at-least a day. Also, when it comes to take down I will stretch the twist first before taking them down.
I'm thinking of doing something similar with washing and dc weekly as I'm about to start working out and getting busy. And taking down monthly. What's your expereince with that method?
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I find that the twist hold up pretty good when you braid and band them during washes. The hair will be a bit frizzy. If you like the krinkled look it is cute. Always rebrand the hair tighter after the wash to stretch it, keep the braids loose, especially at the scalp for the wash, helps gets the products through.
@@nylorac1984 good idea thank you. I have quite fine strands but a dense head of 4c hair hopefully this technique works for me
Hi, Efficiently Natural. I was wondering how your protective style challenge ended. Also, did you reach your hair goals for 2021. Would love to hear from you.
Most hair guru says most women with 4a b or c grade waist length hair or longer have to wash their hair in braids or twist to retain lengths. Do you always wash your hair in twist or braids?
Is the book no longer available? When I clicked on link, it said access denied
Using oil to detangle will help you do much !! Or aloe Vera so much slip
I’m new to trying to this method I’m trying to see how to upkeep . So do u wash every 2 weeks or every 6 weeks? Or do I retwist every 2 weeks and wash every 6 weeks? Or do u only retwist after you wash & the front when needed? Do u also deep condition while it’s in the twists?
One thing I found really helpful when I twisted my hair two weeks ago was taking the time to make clean lateral sections. It was a pain, but the sections from the individual twists were really easy after that. It was almost no trouble at all to start from one side of a section and move to the other since it meant I already had three of the parts surrounding the twist done.
I hadn't retwisted before I started my "wash day" yesterday--"wash day" because I just let water run over my scalp while I massaged it gently to try to loosen any buildup. I usually use shampoo, but my roots would tangle really terribly and I didn't feel like dealing with that. Can't say the water + massage were super effective for me, I may do an apple cider vinegar rinse next time. After, I deep conditioned and just applied a butter to the mids and ends (trying to cut down on products), then retwisted using the butter as well.
Retwisting took quite a while, but a little less time than it usually does because all of my parts were still pretty clean. I'll definitely be taking the tip on letting my twists stretch and dry a bit before starting the process, it makes a lot of sense.
Excellent tip about making clean sections if you can. Certainly can make things easier. ❤️
Hi there! Can I deep condition with twists in ? I detangle my hair before wash day and put it in twists. My hair isn’t long so I end up with a lot of twists and it’s a hassle to take them down the apply the deep conditioner then twist them up again then take them down to moisturise and put them up again. I would only like to take them down to moisturise at the end of wash day, will this be a good method ?
I have to saturate my hair with oils and butters to keep detangling easier.
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Do you condition your hair with twist in as well?
I couldn't find a video and I understand this is 2 years ago, I couldn't find a video when you twist out, style it and so forth how does a person wash there head? like normal? will the curls stay? idk.. LOL
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Do you comb alot?
Girl I JUST washed my hair in twists yesterday 😭 damn I should've waited til today so I could watch this beforehand lol
Lol!!! I pretty showed all the things not to do. Hahahaha you probably did better than I did. I’ve gotten lazy lately
😂🥲Same
About how many twists do you do?
Do you like the creme of nature shampoo? Is it moisturizing or stripping?
I find it to be very moisturizing but it still gets your hair clean. Only problem is I have atopic reaction to gluten so I had to stop using this line.
I'm confused...do you unravel your twist to remove shed hairs then retwist before washing and then unravel the twist to redo them back...I don't get it please?
No my hair was already unraveled because I was wearing a braid out. Just twisted to complete the wash process...And happened to ultimately decide to wear it in a larger twist style for the week. When I twist my hair as a longer protective style it’s usual smaller and they would already be twisted prior to my wash day.
@@EfficientlyNatural Now I get thank you 😊
Beautiful hair, I’ll just use rubber bands and oil
Suggestion: can you show how to grow your hair?
Hi Karis! I sure can!
This wont work on my hair i have 0 patients so ill just take my hair out wash it and retwist a few days later or sometimes not at all just depends
I can't wash my hair I twists. Tangling not worth it. Once washed my hair in twists with a protein shampoo😱😱😱😱
Omgggg yes it will lock it and make hard 😭😭😭
How many twists do you have in this video, and how many do you prefer to have?
So don’t wash your hair with twist in? I have short twist wish my hair was long like yours
You’ve lost weight
I noticed also! She looks good but great great either way
Thank you!!! ❤️
@@ravinj8625 yes she does, she looks younger