Flat Twist-out

Lately, when I want to wear my hair out,  I have been doing flat twist-outs on hair that has been previously stretched from bunning. Since my hair is always thoroughly detangled before I bun the process of creating the flat twists goes quickly. I separate my hair into 4 sections starting at the crown, mist my hair with just plain water (using a spray bottle), and then lightly apply the styling product of my choice.

May 8 (Mother's Day)

To switch up the look I change up the parting sometimes starting a section in the front with an off center part. Also the size and tightness of the flat twist will create varying looks.

May 15

When I undo the flat twists I finger comb and fluff the style into place. As with many styles, too much manipulation will create a frizzy look.

This method of a twist-out does not initially yield the biggest hair but it's quick and easy. I am assuming that this style on Day 2 or 3 would get bigger. I haven't been wearing my hair out much so I have yet to test that theory.

Flat Twist-out

Lately, when I want to wear my hair out,  I have been doing flat twist-outs on hair that has been previously stretched from bunning. Since my hair is always thoroughly detangled before I bun the process of creating the flat twists goes quickly. I separate my hair into 4 sections starting at the crown, mist my hair with just plain water (using a spray bottle), and then lightly apply the styling product of my choice.

May 8 (Mother's Day)

To switch up the look I change up the parting sometimes starting a section in the front with an off center part. Also the size and tightness of the flat twist will create varying looks.

May 15

When I undo the flat twists I finger comb and fluff the style into place. As with many styles, too much manipulation will create a frizzy look.

This method of a twist-out does not initially yield the biggest hair but it's quick and easy. I am assuming that this style on Day 2 or 3 would get bigger. I haven't been wearing my hair out much so I have yet to test that theory.

Pincurl Braid-out vs Pincurl Twist-out

I decided to attempt a curly fro style that I saw on youtube - on the tutorial it was achieved by doing braids/plaits and pin curling them into place. With that technique I was able to achieve this look:

Pin Curl Braid-out

The style did not come out as curly as I wanted it so I decided to try it again with two strand twists and pin curl them into place. With that technique I got this look:

Pin Curl Twist-out

Neither were the look that I was going for but if I had to choose I like the pin curl braid-out more than the pin curl two strand twist-out.


Each time I did the style I followed this regimen:
1. Shampoo
2. Condition
3. Chicoro Layering Method (Leave-in conditioner, light oil, creamy base)
4. Braid/Twist and pin curl
5. Release when dry

If you have seen any curly fro tutorials that will yield the following look, please send them my way.

If you have any tips/suggestions on how to replicate this look please leave a comment below. 

Pincurl Braid-out vs Pincurl Twist-out

I decided to attempt a curly fro style that I saw on youtube - on the tutorial it was achieved by doing braids/plaits and pin curling them into place. With that technique I was able to achieve this look:

Pin Curl Braid-out

The style did not come out as curly as I wanted it so I decided to try it again with two strand twists and pin curl them into place. With that technique I got this look:

Pin Curl Twist-out

Neither were the look that I was going for but if I had to choose I like the pin curl braid-out more than the pin curl two strand twist-out.


Each time I did the style I followed this regimen:
1. Shampoo
2. Condition
3. Chicoro Layering Method (Leave-in conditioner, light oil, creamy base)
4. Braid/Twist and pin curl
5. Release when dry

If you have seen any curly fro tutorials that will yield the following look, please send them my way.

If you have any tips/suggestions on how to replicate this look please leave a comment below. 

For a second, I thought you had on a half wig.

The title of this post reflects a statement that I heard when I wore a twist out from the "twisted in a storm" updo.

I took the updo down with the intention to wash, deep condition, and bun. After seeing the twist-out results I decided to just wear the style for a day or two.

Check out the shrinkage - which resulted from me initially doing the style on wet hair.

I like shrinkage because at this length it allows me to wear my hair out without worrying about the ends so much. The back section of my hair did rest against my shirt but I know that if I would have wet my hair again while it was twisted I would have been able to get even more shrinkage. It's not ofter that you hear people talk about how they WANT shrinkage.

For a second, I thought you had on a half wig.

The title of this post reflects a statement that I heard when I wore a twist out from the "twisted in a storm" updo.

I took the updo down with the intention to wash, deep condition, and bun. After seeing the twist-out results I decided to just wear the style for a day or two.

Check out the shrinkage - which resulted from me initially doing the style on wet hair.

I like shrinkage because at this length it allows me to wear my hair out without worrying about the ends so much. The back section of my hair did rest against my shirt but I know that if I would have wet my hair again while it was twisted I would have been able to get even more shrinkage. It's not ofter that you hear people talk about how they WANT shrinkage.

1, 2, 3 day Twist-out

To maintain a multi-day look with this twist-out I gathered my hair in a high loose pony (known has to pineapple your hair)and finger combed/fluffed the next day with a light oil.

Day 1



Day 2

Day 3

Each day the twist-out got bigger and I loved it more. Of course, after 3 days of this look the detangling session was very tedious. So to start the detangling process I applied conditioner to dry hair in a smoothing motion and then finger detangled (in the shower) under running water in four sessions. Once the major detangling was done I applied more conditioner and used my wide tooth shower to detangle further. The final step was to use my rubber paddle brush to thoroughly detangle all the sections. The total time spent detangling: 40 minutes.

After doing all that - I bunned. :)

1, 2, 3 day Twist-out

To maintain a multi-day look with this twist-out I gathered my hair in a high loose pony (known has to pineapple your hair)and finger combed/fluffed the next day with a light oil.

Day 1



Day 2

Day 3

Each day the twist-out got bigger and I loved it more. Of course, after 3 days of this look the detangling session was very tedious. So to start the detangling process I applied conditioner to dry hair in a smoothing motion and then finger detangled (in the shower) under running water in four sessions. Once the major detangling was done I applied more conditioner and used my wide tooth shower to detangle further. The final step was to use my rubber paddle brush to thoroughly detangle all the sections. The total time spent detangling: 40 minutes.

After doing all that - I bunned. :)

Flexi Rod Twist-out

The other weekend I had my 10yr high school reunion and because of the dress I was wearing, I wanted Teyana Taylor big hair (even if it's not hers). So I figured that I would do a twist-out but set them on flexi rods to stretch them out for length and volume. Well, it did not turn out the way I planned...I'm human and here is my failed Teyana Taylor inspired hair.

I will keep attempting this until I get it. 

Flexi Rod Twist-out

The other weekend I had my 10yr high school reunion and because of the dress I was wearing, I wanted Teyana Taylor big hair (even if it's not hers). So I figured that I would do a twist-out but set them on flexi rods to stretch them out for length and volume. Well, it did not turn out the way I planned...I'm human and here is my failed Teyana Taylor inspired hair.

I will keep attempting this until I get it. 

Voluminous Flat Twist-out

Voluminous Flat Twist-out

Lunch with the Hubby

On Monday I had a mental health day from work (Yay for those) and took advantage of the opportunity to join the Hubby for lunch (and wear my hair out).

I achieved this twist-out by making a zig-zag part in the front and doing flat twists all around. I really liked this twist-out and will probably start doing them this way. It was less time consuming and fast drying. This is how the set looked:

Lunch with the Hubby

On Monday I had a mental health day from work (Yay for those) and took advantage of the opportunity to join the Hubby for lunch (and wear my hair out).

I achieved this twist-out by making a zig-zag part in the front and doing flat twists all around. I really liked this twist-out and will probably start doing them this way. It was less time consuming and fast drying. This is how the set looked:

Love in the beach air!

The title implies that I attended a wedding AND the humidity (75%) at the beach puffed up my flat twist out. I got tons on compliments and I was happy with the outcome. I love humidity!!!

(Note: This is the same twist out that I was not happy with on Friday morning. )

Congrats to the new couple, you guys looked great!

Love in the beach air!

The title implies that I attended a wedding AND the humidity (75%) at the beach puffed up my flat twist out. I got tons on compliments and I was happy with the outcome. I love humidity!!!

(Note: This is the same twist out that I was not happy with on Friday morning. )

Congrats to the new couple, you guys looked great!

Failed Twist-out?

On Wednesday night I touched up my twists because the ones in the back were coming loose (I went ahead and re-twisted them all).

This morning I took my twists out and I was not too pleased:

I used my afro pick to lift the roots for more volume and separated some of the clumps. Maybe it will swell throughout the day.

Fortunately, I know what I did wrong. I re-twisted on dry hair and did not dampen my hair afterwards. Without extreme moisture my hair lacks definition.

Failed Twist-out?

On Wednesday night I touched up my twists because the ones in the back were coming loose (I went ahead and re-twisted them all).

This morning I took my twists out and I was not too pleased:

I used my afro pick to lift the roots for more volume and separated some of the clumps. Maybe it will swell throughout the day.

Fortunately, I know what I did wrong. I re-twisted on dry hair and did not dampen my hair afterwards. Without extreme moisture my hair lacks definition.