Hello Ladies:
This is a very simple style and the reason why so many mothers love the Two Strands Twists style is because of it's flexibility; the fact that it's a great protective style, it looks great on toddlers, teenagers and even adults.
The smaller the sections you use to do the twists the longer they will last, at least, that has been my experience when I do my daughter's hair.
The tools you will need:
1. Styling products:
a. Spray bottle with your favorite mix;
b. Curly Butter or your favorite moisturizer;
c. Eco Styler Gel;
2. Rat Tail Comb & Hair Clips for sectioning;
3. Rubber bands
95% of the time, Ms. Bree's hair is banded for at least a day prior to styling. After washing her hair I moisturize it by using Bee Mine Luscious Moisturizer. This process makes sectioning the hair easier since it keeps her hair detangled and it also keeps her hair moisturized.
I did not have the need to use my wide tooth comb but it's always wise to have one handy, just in case you encounter a tangle/knot.
Step 1: Using the tail part of your comb part the top section first. Start the line right above the right ear straight across to the left ear; clip the hair out of your way using a hair clip.
Step 2: Now, you are left with the bottom part. Part a smaller section of hair by using the tail part of your comb (parting from left to right).
Step 3: Part a small section (like doing box braids but in this case you are doing box twists); spritz a little bit of water or your favorite mix (we do not want to get the hair to wet but you'll want it damp);
Step 4: Apply your favorite moisturizer or butter starting from the roots to the ends. Then apply a little bit of Eco Styler Gel to the section, again, from the roots to the ends of the hair;
Step 5: Secure the section by using rubber band;
Step 6: Split the section in half and twist the right section before you bring the piece over to the left piece, then bring the right piece over the left piece and continue until the entire section is twisted.
OPTIONAL: You can use rubber bands to secure the ends until the twists are 100% dry, or you can use barrettes or beads to finish the twists.
Step 7: Continue to make the sections and repeat 3, 4 & 5 until the entire bottom section is twisted.
Once you are finished with the bottom section, it's time to get the top section done.
Step 8: Spritz water or your favorite mix on the top section; apply moisturizer or your favorite butter and secure the hair with a cloth cover band;
Step 9: Divide the hair into equal parts, this will help you create twists that look the same in thickness;
Step 10: Repeat step 3, 4 & 5.
I styled her hair Saturday Morning and these pictures were taken Monday night. is you can see in the above picture, her ends looked dry.
I moisturize her ends and scalp as needed. To moisturize her ends I simply damp her ends with a bit of water and apply a dab of Bee Mine Luscious Moisturizer and coil her ends using my index finger.
STYLE UPDATES
4th Day Twists:
This was my first time using rubber bands at the base of her twists. It is important to constantly check for any bumps around each parting line and around the hair line.
Should you spot any stress bumps, immediately undo the style and massage the scalp with jojoba oil, and give the scalp and hair a break.
After wearing her twists for a few days, I decided her hair had enough and I removed all rubber bands and unraveled the twists.
