What is a twist out?

medussa · 02-23-2008, 11:13 AM

I keep seeing references to "twist set" and "twist out." I have an idea of what they are but can someone point to a website where I can see a picture of this?

If anyone here has done it, can you please post a picture? I want to try it. My hair is currently BSL when dry.

Thanks!

eccentric_kurlz · 02-23-2008, 12:11 PM

A twist out is when you put a whole bunch of two-strand twists throughout your hair(whether done on wet or dry hair), you let them air-dry, and then separate the twists and wear them out(as a twist-out).

Here's a pic of my twists:

http://s211.photobucket.com/albums/b...t=100_5678.jpg

And here's a pic of my twist-out from those same twists(really looks like a wash n go):

http://s211.photobucket.com/albums/b...t=ff1b4b05.jpg

Twist-outs don't always look like the above pictured, but mine did because I was wetting my twists(when I cowashed them), so when I took them out, they looked like that.

HTH

medussa · 02-23-2008, 04:02 PM

EK--Thank you so much. Your twists and twist outs look amazing. I am giddy with excitement to try this look. I'm a little apprehensive because my hair is tangle-prone. Do I follow my usual routine (leave-in condish and gel) before twisting?

eccentric_kurlz · 02-23-2008, 04:48 PM

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Originally Posted by medussa

EK--Thank you so much. Your twists and twist outs look amazing. I am giddy with excitement to try this look. I'm a little apprehensive because my hair is tangle-prone. Do I follow my usual routine (leave-in condish and gel) before twisting?

Thanks, chica! When I twist, I use a leave in and cream or gel. I especially have to use a leave in because my hair tangles easily. No sooner do I detangle, it tangles all over again(grrrrr). But what styler used depends on how I want them to look. If I want a fuller twist(out), I use a cream. Not so full a look, a gel over the leave in. But, if I plan on doing CO rinses with the twists, it doesn't matter because whatever styler used will be rinsed out anyway. LOL!

eccentric_kurlz · 02-23-2008, 04:53 PM

Here's a better pic of what my twist-outs normally look like. I couldn't find a more recent pic, but this is from 2 yrs ago.

medussa · 02-23-2008, 05:40 PM

Okay. I think I know what I'm doing. I'm going to try them tomorrow morning. Let them dry and undo them.

I'll let you know how they turn out. Thanks again!

medussa · 02-23-2008, 06:23 PM

I forgot to ask, do I need to put anything on the ends?

eccentric_kurlz · 02-23-2008, 06:36 PM

I don't put anything on the ends. I just twist the ends around my finger until it coils to prevent it from unraveling.

mcoley612 · 02-24-2008, 10:18 AM

Eccentric_kurlz - Your hair is fabulous!! I looked at your hair when you flat ironed it and with the twist out . It looks nice and healthy!!! When you went natural did you do a big chop or did you transition out of a relaxer????

eccentric_kurlz · 02-25-2008, 01:22 PM

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Originally Posted by mcoley612

Eccentric_kurlz - Your hair is fabulous!! I looked at your hair when you flat ironed it and with the twist out . It looks nice and healthy!!! When you went natural did you do a big chop or did you transition out of a relaxer????

Thanks! I transitioned for a long time(between 1.5-2 yrs) before cutting the last 3 or so inches off in August '03.

talltwinmom · 02-25-2008, 06:48 PM

Oh my gosh EK, your hair is fabulosa! I just did a twist out on one of my girls, but it pales in comparison to yours. I love it with the headband. Do you do your own twists? And how long did it take? If I knew my girls would look like this when done (and untwisted) I'd do it no matter how long it took. Beautiful hair.

wavezncurlz · 02-26-2008, 03:30 AM

absolutely gorgeous. Your hair looks so healthy (straight and curly)

Medussa,
please post your pics when you do the twist out. I've yet to do a good twist out. I can't get my ends right and it never looks as neat as EK's.

medussa · 02-27-2008, 08:44 PM

I'm addicted to twist-outs. I get great second and third day hair because the twists keep my hair in place when I sleep. I also find myself twisting, twisting, twisting when I'm doing stuff around the house.

Strangely enough, the curl pattern the twist-outs give me is not that much different than what I naturally have. It just makes me hair less frizzy, I think.

I will try to take some pictures over the next week or so.

Thanks again, Eccentric_Kurlz.

eccentric_kurlz · 02-27-2008, 08:49 PM

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Originally Posted by medussa

I'm addicted to twist-outs. I get great second and third day hair because the twists keep my hair in place when I sleep. I also find myself twisting, twisting, twisting when I'm doing stuff around the house.

Strangely enough, the curl pattern the twist-outs give me is not that much different than what I naturally have. It just makes me hair less frizzy, I think.

I will try to take some pictures over the next week or so.

Thanks again, Eccentric_Kurlz.

De nada! Can't wait to so those pics. I'm sure your hair looks gorgeous as always.

Honeycomb · 03-10-2008, 10:22 AM

I do a flat twist-out there are pics in my album.

Jari · 03-10-2008, 12:06 PM

EK and Honeycomb I love your hair... I cant wait till mine gets long enough to do the bc and I can twist my hair like that. Absolutely beautiful.. I also use the Long Aid Activator Gel and I love the way it moisturizes my new growth. I also use ecostyler gel for my buns.. I just started my fotki.. but I will try and post pics of my hair in buns and braids.