Want A Two Strand Twist? Braid How To for You!
What? A topic that is not about braiding? It is true: two strand twist styles are not braids.
Braiding, in general, is an easy way to weave interesting patterns into your hair using three or more strands of hair. Winding two hair strands around each other, therefore, does not fit the definition.
All the same, a basic twist braid involves the typical sectioning of slightly wet hair prior to styling. Once done, each section - or part - is divided into two instead of three. Those two strands of hair are then wound around each other until the resulting "braid" looks like a length of heavy-duty twine.
Not a romantic vision, but it best describes what to expect. Besides, this style is wonderful because of its simplicity. When you twist right to the tips in your natural hair, the braid will stay with little need for hair tools or accessories.
In fact, you should not need much more than one hair care product: hair gel lotion. You may consider finishing off the tips with the product so that you prevent unraveling or frizzing as well as provide a bit of smoothed out definition. You can learn more about specific braid product types on this site, too.
Hair gel lotion is not recommended if you are using hair extensions for this style though. The finish for the ends is a bit different than a natural style since you can ask your stylist for kinky twist hair.
It sounds scandalous but it simply means that the last 1-2" of hair tips will be wound then dipped in a hot solution. The strings are then removed and you are left with a super tight curl pattern in addition to sealed ends. Braid design meets function!
Another variation on the two strand twist is the flat twist. Have you ever asked your stylist, "how do you do cornrows?" If so, this method will ease you into the idea and look of having hair lay down flat on the scalp.
Yup; it is hard to think of an easier or more interesting hair style. But wait! There is more!
Two strand twists are one of the best kinds of braids to take down and wear as a "twist out." Since you were essentially wrapping your hair around itself, much like you would if you were setting your hair on rollers, undoing your twists results in a wavy style that can be worn for an additional few days.
