How To Get Robust Twist-outs With Fine Hair

Afro-American women with fine hair can have a hard time maintaining hairstyles. Either the hair is too fine and dries quickly or has a curl pattern that is stubborn and cannot hold on to wet sets. In such situations, women with fine hair end up taking help from heat styling to make their curls robust and stay the same for longer.

Women also try applying styling products on their hair to try and achieve a wet set, but it works on the contrary. Leave-in products in the hair further define and develop the natural curl pattern, making it difficult for the hair to acquire a different curl or twist pattern. However, you need not worry. There is a way in which you can get robust twist-outs with fine hair without resorting to heat or the hassle of wet sets.

Getting robust curls without heat

• Pre-poo – Treating your hair with pre-poo or deep conditioning with coconut oil helps in getting a good hair texture. Using steam heat for better absorption is helpful and shows visible results.
• Conditioning – Wash your hair thoroughly with a mild shampoo free from sulphates. Remember to apply a deep conditioner for natural hair after rinsing off the shampoo. Leave it to work on your hair for a few minutes and detangle with your fingers while rinsing the conditioner.
• Making twists - The next step requires you to make big twists in your hair. There should be four in total, two in the front and two at the back.
• T-shirt drying - After getting done with your bathing, tie a soft t-shirt around your hair. The fabric of the t-shirt will absorb all the extra moisture and water from the hair. Let the t-shirt be for 15 to 20 minutes. After this, remove the covering and let your hair air dry. The time can range from around half an hour. Since no styling products or leave-in conditioners have been used, the hair will tend to dry out quickly, taking lesser time.
• Making twist-outs - When your hair seems a little manageable, open any one of the twists. Use your fingers or a wide toothed comb to separate clumps of curls, focusing on the roots. The hair at this time should be almost dry, but not completely. Then divide the section in two twists, made with two strands each. Repeat for other sections and you will get 8 twists in total.
• It is important to seal the ends with some serum for softening.
• Roll the twists over flexi rods almost half way through. Let the hair dry completely (Approx. a couple of hours) and unroll to get luxurious and robust twist-outs.

This may need some time to perfect, but the results are amazing. The benefit: no heat styling.