How to Do Twists Against Your Head With Curly Hair

Obtain the curls you desire without using harsh. heated hair tools.

Having naturally curly and textured hair can seem like a blessing until it becomes frizzy and difficult to tame. Curly hair has a tendency to become dry, which makes it prone to being brittle, causing flyaways and being tough to manage. Employing the right styling method, such as twisting, can help you have ringlets rather than a wild mane. Does this Spark an idea?

Things You'll Need

• Shampoo
• Conditioner
• Towel
• Leave-in conditioner or styling gel
• Wide-toothed comb
• Bobby pins

Instructions

1. Wash your hair and condition with a rinse-out conditioner as normal. Towel dry your hair and apply a leave-in conditioner or moisturizing styling gel, which can help to keep your hair in place and avoid frizz. Use a wide-toothed comb to evenly spread the styling product through your hair.

2. Part your hair as you normally would, either down the center or on the side of your head.

3. Divide your hair into sections, depending on the desired size of curl. Smaller twisted sections will result in tighter curls and larger twists can give you looser curls.

4. Take one section in your hand. Twirl the section of hair with your fingers so it forms a twist, starting at the root and working your way down to the ends.

5. Use a bobby pin to secure the twist to your head.

6. Continue this pattern until all of the sections are twisted and pinned.

7. Allow your hair to air dry. Remove the pins. Run your fingers lightly through your hair to loosen the curls.

References

• Hair Care Guide.com: Curly Hair Care Tips