Two-strand twists are an amazing protective style because you can easily lock in moisture between each twist by keeping your hair coated in oils and conditioners.

With two-strand twists, you can achieve length while also keeping your hair sealed. Some call them baby curl twists, kinky twists, or two-strand twists. Don’t hesitate to supplement your twists with added hair, in order to protect your natural hair with “extra cushion”.

Selecting Hair for Two-Strand Twists

With added hair, your two-strand twists will last longer. You’ll stop touching and manipulating your kinky, coily hair, in order to prevent breakage and promote growth. Baby curl twists were the perfect style for me while heading into fall.

The key to achieving a realistic look is getting human afro curly, coily, kinky braiding hair.

This can be difficult to find in most stores, but can easily be bought online. I’ve heard of using Khamit Kinks baby curl hair, but I found a less expensive alternative with two packs of Model Model 100% Human Bohemian Kinky Hair. What do you like in your baby curl twists?

The Braiding Process

Human hair has less grip than synthetic hair. You will need to explain to your braider than you want your roots braided and the rest twisted. If your braider hasn’t done this style before, show them pictures online of baby curl twists. You can easily do this style when you dedicate a day to it and have the twists done beforehand.

For extra curl, twist each completed twist around your finger to help the ends curl and seal.

Upkeep

Wrap your hair at night or sleep with a silk/satin pillowcase to avoid too much frizz.

Use an oil for protection on the fragile areas, such as the nape of your neck, your edges, and your crown.

Wash your hair once every week or once every ten days. Remember, if your hair is dry, it needs a customized regimen to moisturize beautiful black hair. For example, for me personally, style my hair such that I can I moisturize and prevent breakage in my “kitchen”, while still keeping my twists bouncy and curly with light, styling oils. 

Oh, here’s what I discovered recently: Make sure to detangle, so the twists don’t fuse together. You can do this by running your hand through your twists each morning.

Take Down

After 1-3 months, you can remove the twists by using a moisturizer to separate and upbraid each twist. Try to dedicate a day or two to this process and ask a friend to help to speed it along.

It’s a process and a great protective style for the winter months!