Kinky Twists
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Printed Date: October 29 2025 at 10:21pm
Topic: Kinky Twists
Posted By: BrownDiva
Subject: Kinky Twists
Date Posted: April 17 2006 at 8:25am
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I just got the kinky twists in my hair over the weekend. They are pretty small and not tight. I'm also natural. I was wondering how long can I leave them in my hair?? The hair stylist said that I can leave them in for up to 4 months, but I find that hard to believe... Does anyone know?
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Posted By: kally
Date Posted: April 17 2006 at 11:13am
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Sounds like we got the same type mine also are the small ones. I plan on leaving mine in for two months because when they start to grow out I do not want my new growth to start twisting and cause more breakage. I will leave them out for two weeks then put them back in. I am in to process of learning how to do them, So I can save money, because I chose this route to grow out my hair. I also still wash them weekly. many are told not to because the twsit might slip out, i have not had this problem. ------------- "God makes no mistakes" he created you the way you are suppose to be. |
Posted By: Renata22
Date Posted: April 17 2006 at 11:38am
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I used to do my own twists and they usually lasted one week, two weeks at the most and that's if I took the time to wrap it every night. I didn't have any hair added, only my own hair, so that may make a difference. ------------- Hair type: who knows? Length: 23 inches as of 3/10/06 MY HAIR IS OFFICIALLY BRA STRAP LENGTH!! Goal: Waist Length, which is only 30 inches so ADVISE ME ON HOW TO GET JUST 7 MORE INCHES OF GROWTH! |
Posted By: deexox
Date Posted: April 17 2006 at 1:12pm
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I'm thinking about getting kinky twist (if i don't visit the domincan salon)...but i'm really not so sure. I think they should only stay in for 2-3 months (at the most) that way your new growth won't twist and you can get about 1 inch of new growth. Also, I wouldn't get them done really small because like micro braids, they can cause your hair to break off =( ------------- Hair Type- 4a/b *transitioning front of my head* Length-ranges from 5-7 inches =) Products- Garnier Fructis S & S Poo, Lustrasilk Shea Butter Mango Conditioner and Cantu-Leave in =) |
Posted By: BrownDiva
Date Posted: April 17 2006 at 2:17pm
I was thinking of washing them every week or two while I have them in. I don't want to manipulate them too much. I love not having to worry about how I'm going to do my hair this week...
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Posted By: Luvlybelizean
Date Posted: April 17 2006 at 3:01pm
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I apply a staight weave, i want to transition to natural; i was wondering can i do kinky twist or a straw set on a stairght weave? ------------- "A rose is still and always will be a rose"~Aretha Franklin.* Remember beauty is in the eyes of the beholder* Last relaxer:4/06 Trans. styles: weaves&braids goal:4-6" natural Currently: 4"uneven |
Posted By: BrownDiva
Date Posted: May 09 2006 at 12:20pm
Well my kinky twists have been in for 3 1/2 weeks. I already have an inch of new growth. They are very light weight, but I'm still a little concerned about them pulling out my edges or doing something damaging to my hair. Is it safe to continue wearing them for another 3 or 4 weeks or do you think that will jeopardize them locking or falling out. Does anyone know? I had hoped to wear them for 2 months. 
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Posted By: ThAbAdDeStBaBy
Date Posted: May 09 2006 at 10:22pm
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Well 2-3 months are the usual for Kinky Twist. You can wear them up until the 3rd month without causing damage as long as you take care of your hair. What you can do and I recommend is to get the hairline/edges/perimeter touched up (redone) therefore you wont have to worry about them pulling or falling out. That actually what one suppose to do with braided styles such as kinky twist, micros, box braids etc. HTH ------------- ThAbAdDeStBaBy http://public.fotki.com/ThAbAdDeStBaBy3 - http://public.fotki.com/ThAbAdDeStBaBy3 Hair Goal: BSL by late 2007-early 2008 Hair now: net weave w/EP-RT |
BrownDiva wrote:Posted By: BrownDiva
Date Posted: May 10 2006 at 10:00am
| Ok, thank you for the advice. |