Kinky Twists are a great way to transition your relaxed hair back to your natural tresses. Not only do they look beautiful and natural, you can keep them in for a longer period of time and they are easy in maintenance.

 

 

Kinky Twists are a great way to transition your relaxed hair back to your natural tresses. Not only do they look beautiful and natural, you can keep them in for a longer period of time and they are easy in maintenance.

The extensions
When it comes to Kinky Twists, the most difficult decision is the texture. How to choose the right one in the jungle of marketing names like kinky braid, afro bulk and marley braid? This is not simple beause the differences are so subtle. Yet, you will notice the difference when you get them in.

The first thing you should do is feel the extension hair. It should feel soft to the touch. If it doesn’t move on to find another one. The feeling is important because if the extension feels rough on your hands it will feel rough on your hair. It also makes a difference for the braider. They rather work with soft textures because it’s not rough on their hands.

The next thing to look at are the kinks. Usually, the kinkier the better. Straight bulk hair just won’t give you full bouncy looking twists. The hair should also be light, as in weight. The lighter the better. Heavy extensions will pull your hair. 

Once you got the right extension you should decide on the color that you want. Today there are many colors available but it’s best to choose one close to your natural color. This way the extension will naturally blend in with your hair.

How to prepare
Now that you have the right extension, you should prepare your hair for your new look. Wash your hair. Make sure it’s clean, free from any type of residue like a conditioner. You want to have clean strands before you add any extension to your hair because the extensions will stay in your hair for a while and you want to avoid buildup as much as you can.

Any of the shampoos from the NappShop will do a great job cleaning your hair without drying it out. The Herbal Shampoo also stimulates the scalp while washing off dust and dirty, the Almond shampoo sooths and moisturizes the scalp and the Black Olive Soap deep cleanses and heals.

Your strands should be clean but also moisturized. You don’t want to add an extension to hair that feels dry because dry hair is fragile. So use natural stuff that your hair absorbs.

The Silky Shea Hair Butter is an excellent natural moisturizer that will keep your hair soft and protected for a long time. You can also use a natural nut oil like Shea Butter, Coconut Oil or Olive oil from your kitchen.

Apply your chosen product in sections when your hair is still damp. Comb or brush the natural moisturizer through from root to tip. Then plait or twist and repeat until your full head is done. Now you are almost perfectly prepared to get your extensions in just wait for your hair to be completely dry. Adding extensions while your hair is wet will make the braids feel extra tight.

Recommended products to maintain your extensions:

  Roller Braid and Scalp Conditioning Spray.

Tip: Does your scalp feel itchy?
Try the Scalp Conditioning Spray. Spray at night, tie a scarf before going to bed and feel relieved the next day. A slice of cucumber will also ease itching.