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QuestionWhat is a twist out?
Laura MartinLaura Martin is a Licensed Cosmetologist based in Milledgeville, Georgia. She has been working as a hair stylist since 2007, and began a career as a cosmetology teacher in 2013. She worked as a teacher at Arrojo Cosmetology School, teaching cosmetology practices, hairstyling, and hair color application. She also brought her cosmetology expertise to her work as a staff writer for fashion blog Style Noted, writing pieces related to hair and fashion. She received an MFA in Creative Writing from Georgia College & State University, where she was also an English Teaching Fellow. Additionally, she received a BA in Creative Writing and Literature from New York University.
Licensed CosmetologistA twist out is when you use a rope braid to create structured waves in the hair. You twist the hair into braids when it is wet and remove the braids after it dries. -
QuestionHow do you braid hair?Laura MartinLaura Martin is a Licensed Cosmetologist based in Milledgeville, Georgia. She has been working as a hair stylist since 2007, and began a career as a cosmetology teacher in 2013. She worked as a teacher at Arrojo Cosmetology School, teaching cosmetology practices, hairstyling, and hair color application. She also brought her cosmetology expertise to her work as a staff writer for fashion blog Style Noted, writing pieces related to hair and fashion. She received an MFA in Creative Writing from Georgia College & State University, where she was also an English Teaching Fellow. Additionally, she received a BA in Creative Writing and Literature from New York University.
Licensed CosmetologistYou can braid hair by dividing it into sections and then folding those sections over each other in a pattern. Some braids also use twisting. -
QuestionWhat are twist braids?Laura MartinLaura Martin is a Licensed Cosmetologist based in Milledgeville, Georgia. She has been working as a hair stylist since 2007, and began a career as a cosmetology teacher in 2013. She worked as a teacher at Arrojo Cosmetology School, teaching cosmetology practices, hairstyling, and hair color application. She also brought her cosmetology expertise to her work as a staff writer for fashion blog Style Noted, writing pieces related to hair and fashion. She received an MFA in Creative Writing from Georgia College & State University, where she was also an English Teaching Fellow. Additionally, she received a BA in Creative Writing and Literature from New York University.
Licensed CosmetologistA twist braid is the same thing as a rope braid. It is made by twisting the hair one direction and then wrapping it the opposite way. -
QuestionHow do you do a rope braid?Laura MartinLaura Martin is a Licensed Cosmetologist based in Milledgeville, Georgia. She has been working as a hair stylist since 2007, and began a career as a cosmetology teacher in 2013. She worked as a teacher at Arrojo Cosmetology School, teaching cosmetology practices, hairstyling, and hair color application. She also brought her cosmetology expertise to her work as a staff writer for fashion blog Style Noted, writing pieces related to hair and fashion. She received an MFA in Creative Writing from Georgia College & State University, where she was also an English Teaching Fellow. Additionally, she received a BA in Creative Writing and Literature from New York University.
Licensed CosmetologistDivide the hair you wish to braid in half. Twist each half counterclockwise, then wrap the two twists together clockwise. -
QuestionCould you do a fishtail rope braid?Laura MartinLaura Martin is a Licensed Cosmetologist based in Milledgeville, Georgia. She has been working as a hair stylist since 2007, and began a career as a cosmetology teacher in 2013. She worked as a teacher at Arrojo Cosmetology School, teaching cosmetology practices, hairstyling, and hair color application. She also brought her cosmetology expertise to her work as a staff writer for fashion blog Style Noted, writing pieces related to hair and fashion. She received an MFA in Creative Writing from Georgia College & State University, where she was also an English Teaching Fellow. Additionally, she received a BA in Creative Writing and Literature from New York University.
Licensed CosmetologistNo. The fishtail and the rope braid are separate and incompatible techniques. -
QuestionHow long will the braid stay together?
Community AnswerIt usually depends on what you are doing that day. Going to the mall should keep your braid lasting long, while vigorously working out or running will loosen it. -
QuestionWhy are braids complicated?
Community AnswerBecause you're essentially weaving your hair together, like a basket is woven. Also, the more complex it looks, typically, the prettier it is.
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QuestionHow do I keep my braid tight?
Community AnswerBraid your hair when it is slightly damp and use a leave-in conditioner or other styling product to help your braid maintain its shape. (I would recommend using a leave-in conditioner as it not only holds the braid, but helps the health of your hair too.) -
QuestionCan I do this with short hair?
Community AnswerIt depends on how short you hair is. You could certainly try. -
QuestionHow do I tighten my rope braid?
Community AnswerAs you are doing your rope braid, put your hands closer to your head; it will be a lot better and tighter. -
QuestionDoes it matter which way you twist it? Or do they have to go opposite directions?
Community AnswerYou can try different directions, but it looks better with the braid going one direction the whole time.
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QuestionCan I sleep in the braid?
HamsterDiva101Community AnswerYes, but it will be very hard to brush your hair the next day. Your ponytail (if you're using one) may get stuck in knots. If you're going somewhere the next day, you probably shouldn't sleep with it. -
QuestionWhat braid is the best for beginners?
Community AnswerA normal rope braid or a 3 strand braid are the ones I find easiest. The ending of a rope braid is slightly more difficult, so I suggest starting with a 3 strand braid.
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QuestionDo I add hair in to both sides or only one?
Kh3347Community AnswerFirst take from the right, twist, then left, twist and repeat the same pattern until you get to the very end. -
QuestionHow do you make the twist stay at the end and not untwist?
Community AnswerUse a clear elastic band, wrapping it around the hair multiple times, or knot the hair at the bottom of the braid.
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QuestionCan I just do a side rope braid?
Community AnswerYes, it will be easier and will still look nice.
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QuestionHow can I see what I'm doing?
Isabelle YuCommunity AnswerUse two mirrors. Put one behind you and the other in front of you. Adjust the mirrors if you can’t see very well. -
QuestionIsn't it possible though to do a fishtail rope braid if I make 2 fishtails then twist them counterclockwise and create a rope braid?
Community AnswerYes, that is logical and it should work. If you do what you said, then you should be able to make a fishtail rope braid if that is what you want. However, trying it is the only proof, so give it a go.
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QuestionWhen I tie the normal rope braid, my hair twists back to normal. What can I do to prevent my hair from doing that?
Community AnswerYou could try twisting each separate section of hair before you twist them together. Or, you could do a French rope braid if your hair is long enough.
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