Twist out on 2 strand twists with Extensions

I've had my 2 strand twist extensions in now for 8 1/2 weeks.  Right before I took them out, I did a twist out with the hair.  I wish I'd done it sooner!  I LOVED this look!!!

Overall, I loved this protected style.  I found it to be very versatile and it was great having a break from doing my own hair for 2.5 months.  I will definitely revisit this look again next year.

Protective Styles - Twist Updo

After two weeks of wearing my hair down, I decided to pin it up this week.  You guys know I like to change things up a little bit so I wanted to experiment with the versatility of this style.  It took about 15 minutes to create.


Step 1:  Section hair into 6 sections.  Two on each side, 1 in the bang area & 1 in the rear.
Step 2: Take the rear section and part in half vertically. Twist hair upwards to the crown of head and pin with a bobbypin.
Step 3:  Take 1 of your side sections and part in half vertically.  Twist hair upwards to the crow of head and pin with a bobbypin.  Repeat with other 3 side sections.
Step 4:  Take loose hair on top and tuck & pin down, shaping with your hands.
Step 5:  Take bang area & roll to the right & pin loose ends around bun on top of head.

Check your mirror for loose hairs & pin as necessary.  Your style is complete!  Sleep with satin bonnet & get up and go!


Here are pictures of the alternate views below:

I'll wear this style for a week & then change it up again!  Let me know what you think!

New Protective Style - Two Strand Twists w/ Extensions

A protective style is a great way to minimize wear and tear on your natural hair.  Your hair is considered to be "protected" when your ends are covered from the environment & there is minimal daily manipulation that your hair has to endure.  This style came at a perfect time.  I had just attempted a roller set and had a huge failure in that style.  When I say huge, I mean HUGE, ENORMOUS, EPIC!  LOL.  I had planned to do a post about it, but I just didn't have the heart.  I couldn't bear the sight of those pictures being on the web....forever.

I resorted back to my wash and go after that style and anxiously awaited my salon visit this past Friday.  My stylist, Taji created this style by adding Sensual Afro Kinky Bulk hair in 14' to my own hair and 2 strand twisting it. This style should last about 8 -10 weeks if properly cared for (which it will be!).  I've had it in 4 days so far and I love how carefree it is and I've received numerous compliments.

This will give me and my hair a much needed break and hopefully help with my goal of retaining length.  Check out other pictures of the style below.

At Soul Picnic with Lateshia