Havana Twists Tutorial Provided by Fingercomber.com. Havana Twists are very similar to Marley Twists. (Read The Difference Between Marley Twists and Havana Twists.) Havana Twists are installed with special extension hair called Havana Twist Hair available only at FingerComber.com using the invisible root method. Havana Twist can also be installed with Marley Braid Hair. But Havana Twist Hair is softer and fuller for a chunkier twist. The price difference is Havana Twist Hair is $12.99 per pack vs. $4.99-$8.99 per pack of Marley Braid Hair. Note that instructions and product recommendations are from Fingercomber.com. You can substitute any or all of these products with your favorites. Where Havana Twist Hair is listed you can easily use Marley Braid Hair instead.
To create this look, start by co-washing your hair. You may like to try Jane Carter Nutrient Replenishing Solution, or Afrigenix Berrilicious Smoothie. If you have the time, allow your hair to air dry, and apply your favorite oil. If you’re short on time, proceed to blow dry. (Product rec’s from Fingercomber.com)
1. Part your hair in 4 sections, and clip to hold.
2. Use your comb to create a part that is approximately one inch wide and one inch deep.
3. If you don’t want your parts to be pronounced, don’t spend too much time on defining your parts.
4. Divide the parted section into two.
5. Separate a handful of the HAVANA TWIST HAIR ™, use 6 strips to achieve the size pictured.
6. Fold the HAVANA TWIST HAIR ™ in half, and place it as pictured in picture number 6.
7. Beginning on the side closest to your hairline, twist the HAVANA TWIST HAIR (tm) in with your own natural hair, clockwise.
8. Do the same with the other half.
9. Now, begin to cross the twisted sections over each other in a counter-clockwise direction.
10. Repeat this crossing over, down the whole length of the twist.
11. Twist by crossing over, until you reach the end of the twist.
Repeat this step throughout the remainder of your head.
12.-13. Roll small squares of aluminum foil into mini rod shapes.
14. Use the mini rods as you would a flexirod, on the end of each twist.
15. Very carefully (and at your own discretion, and risk) dip the ends of the hair in very, very hot water. You may want to have someone help you with this step.
16. Allow the hair to cool off completely before gently removing the foil rods. Clip any stray ends.
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