Twists are probably one of the most popular hair styles for little girls with curly hair, yet they have always eluded me. I see them everywhere, and they are always talked about as one of the easiest styles you can do, but for some reason they never looked good when I tried them on Alexis. Until today that is! I normally don't style during the week, but Lexi's last style gave me a full week and a half, which doesn't normally happen. I loved it, but it meant that she seriously needed a new hairdo today! Below is a picture of the style that lasted 1.5 weeks, cornrows leading into two puffs.
We didn't have anywhere to go so I took my time this morning and decided to give twists a try. The biggest difference between these twists and the ones I have tried in the past is that these are technically rope twists. So that means that I twisted the strand of hair one way before I twisted it over the other strand in the other direction. This gives it much more definition and I think it helps it hold better. I also found that this is the perfect use for a styling cream I made. A few weeks ago I used an electric beater to mix coconut oil and shea butter together into a light and fluffy mixture. I have been using it different ways on both girls hair, but using it to define and moisturize the twists in this style worked awesome. I don't often use rubber bands like this anymore because I worry about breakage, but I decided to do it after seeing so many other little girls with a version of this style. I think it turned out so cute!
I let Lexi play with the clips I wasn't using to get her to sit still for the pictures, and I think this is her way of letting me know she was done being my model!
All in all it was a happy hair day!
Good job, Heidi! You are getting super good at some creative hairstyles for the girlies. :-)
Posted by: Amber | December 15, 2011 at 07:36 PM
Heidi, I think your style stayed for a week and 1/2 because you are getting really, really good at cornrows and the twists are awesome! and of course, your model is serioulsy adorable.
Posted by: Lori | December 16, 2011 at 09:34 PM
Nice job twisting and awesome job patiently sitting. I am hoping for a 10 day corn row puff or twist on March 25!
Posted by: gkmama | December 17, 2011 at 04:31 PM
The twists look great! I may have to go back and try them again. I was/am the same way. They always look great in other kids' hair, but I can't seem to get them tight enough or good enough. Now, I am inspired!
Posted by: Jodi | December 19, 2011 at 12:26 PM