How to Braid/Flat Twist Your Natural Hair: Quick & Easy Guide!
Beauty Stories@beautystories
18 days ago
💁🏽♀️✨Ready to protect and style your beautiful natural hair with braids or flat twists? This simple step-by-step guide will help you slay your protective styles with ease! 💆🏽♀️👑
Step 1: Start with Clean, Moisturized Hair 💧
Make sure your hair is clean, detangled, and well-moisturized. Apply your favorite leave-in conditioner or oil to keep your hair hydrated and ready for styling.
Step 2: Section Your Hair for Precision 🎯
Use a comb to divide your hair into sections, depending on how thick or small you want your braids or twists to be. Secure each section with clips or bands to keep them out of the way while you work.
Step 3: Braid or Twist! 🔄
Now for the fun part! Here's how to achieve both styles:
How to Flat Twist:
1. Take Two Strands: Start with a small section of hair at the front, near your hairline. Split it into two even strands.
2. Twist and Add Hair: Begin twisting the two strands around each other, and as you move down, add small amounts of hair from your scalp into the twist (similar to cornrowing, but with two strands).
3. Continue Twisting: Keep twisting and adding hair until you reach the ends of your hair. Secure the end with a small elastic or leave it naturally.
How to Braid (Cornrow):
1. Start with Three Strands: Take a small section of hair at the front and split it into three even strands.
2. Begin Braiding: Cross the right strand under the middle strand, then cross the left strand under the new middle strand.
3. Add Hair as You Go: As you braid, add small sections of hair from your scalp into each strand. This will anchor the braid to your scalp and create the flat braid (cornrow) look.
4. Braid to the Ends: Continue the braiding pattern until you reach the ends of your hair. Secure with an elastic or braid the hair all the way down.
Step 4: Smooth the Edges 🖌
For a sleek finish, apply a little edge control or gel to your edges and use a soft brush to smooth them down. Lay those baby hairs if you want to add a little flair! ✨
Step 5: Secure & Protect 🌙
If you're wearing the style overnight, make sure to wrap your hair with a satin or silk scarf or sleep on a satin pillowcase to protect your style and reduce frizz.
Why You’ll Love This Style:
Protective Style: Flat twists and braids protect your hair from damage and breakage, keeping it healthy and strong.
Versatile: Rock it as a style on its own or unravel for a twist-out/braid-out later!
Low Maintenance: Minimal styling is needed once your hair is twisted or braided, making it perfect for busy days.
Pro Tips:
Add a little shine by applying a lightweight oil like argan oil once you’ve finished braiding or twisting.
Keep your scalp moisturized while wearing protective styles by spritzing with a hydrating mist or applying a light oil.
Now you're ready to slay those twists or braids like a pro! 💁🏽♀️💫 #NaturalHair #ProtectiveStyle #FlatTwists #Cornrows #HairGoals #HealthyHairJourney #NaturalHairCare #Hair #Beauty
