Hair extensions help a person with shorter hair manipulate the braids.
The kinky twist is a braided hairstyle that combines twisting and curling with hair extensions. The effect is a fun, full head of curled braids that respond well to motion. The most important tools for executing the style are your hands, because they do the bulk of the work.
Hands
The hands are an essential tool for completing a kinky twist. After wrapping a piece of synthetic hair around a section of natural hair, the hands braid and twist until the the length of the piece is finished. This is repeated over the entire head with each section of hair taking up about an inch of scalp.
Synthetic Hair
Individual strands of synthetic hair are wrapped around each section of natural hair. The synthetic hair matches the natural hair in color and texture, so it blends in with the natural hair. These pieces give a person the extra length to complete a full braid, as well as add fullness to the hairstyle. Synthetic hair is sold long, but you can cut it to any length you want.
Curling Rods
Each kinky twist is wrapped around a curling rod to give them the signature curls. Wrap the twist starting from its tip, or the end of the hair, toward the scalp. Wrap the hair tight enough to secure the curling rod, but not so tight that it is uncomfortable. The curling rods are plastic with a narrow center and wider at each end. Wrap the hair around the narrow center of the rod, while the ends act as grips for you to manipulate the rod through the hair.
Hot Water
Soak each hair-wrapped rod in hot water for a few seconds. The water must be very hot to set the curl, so boil it and pour it into a cup. It is too hot to pour directly on the head, so insert each curling rod in the water individually and soak it for 10 seconds. Remove the rod from the water and gently squeeze dry with a towel.
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