See more ideas about natural hair styles, three strand twist, curly hair styles. This exact construction technique remains in use today. Explore Angela Johnsons board 'three strand twist' on Pinterest. The Neanderthal weaver twisted a few fibers together to create a single strand, then twisted three such strands together. When put under a micrograph, its construction became apparent. It took me around one to two hours to complete the two strand twist out while the flat twists took only 30 minutes to an hour to complete.Īfter completing both of the styles I found that both produce almost identical results however, the two strand twists last for about three to four days and used more product, while the flat twists lasted about two days in my hair. Archaeologists have discovered a piece that dates back 50,000 years ago inside a cave in modern France. Along the way I spritzed water as needed because it was getting a little dry.Īs you can see in the video, in the time it took for me to achieve half of the flat twist I was still working on just the back of my head on the two strand twists. Use a little coconut oil if your hair is dry, but pat it gently over your hair to keep it in a puffy shape. Shake your head from side to side to loosen the coils. Sleep with your hair in a two-strand twist overnight, and gently unravel each twist the next morning. Beautiful mix of twisted and smooth 16 gauge silver in this bracelet with wire wrap detailing. Unravel each section to create a twist-out look. For the Flat Twist Out I started on the left side of my head and worked my way over to the right side. Three strand twist clasp bracelet - 16 gauge silver. I used hair clips to hold each section of my hair together.įor the Two Strand Twist I used the same Shea Moisture conditioner and started from the back and worked my way up to the top. Then I washed my hair and parted my wet hair into several section. To achieve both looks I deep conditioned my hair using the Shea Moisture conditioner and set my hair under the dryer for around 10 minutes, using a very low heat setting. For both sets of twists I used the same products and styling tools. So in my video above I compare the two strand twist vs flat twist. Secure the strand twist at the bottom with a nice tight hair elastic. Continue until you reach the end of the hair. ![]() As you continue this pattern you'll begin to see a big, fat, natural hair spiral forming. It’s a bonus too if the style requires less product. Take each strand in turn, spin it counter-clockwise and pass it over the other strands (clockwise). Separate the section you are twisting into three, as you would for a plait or a braid,and then twist by leading with the right most strand and crossing it over the middle strand. I consider the time and effort it takes to complete the styles, as well has how long they will last. Three strand twists are simple once you get the hang of them. It allows me to get the definition of a two strand twist with the ability to make it last much longer. The three strand twist out is probably my favorite style. It’s similar to a two strand twists, but creates a slightly different curl pattern. ![]() Therefor, I like to look for styles that will produce the best results. A little known secret is the three strand twist. As a Kinky textured natural, my hairstyles or any irregular manipulation to the hair, never last for more than two or three days before my hair reverts back to its normal pattern.
0 Comments
Leave a Reply. |
AuthorWrite something about yourself. No need to be fancy, just an overview. ArchivesCategories |