Havana twist hair can add dimension and definition to your features, enabling you to experiment with various hues without bleaching and coloring your natural strands. Tabitha Lowery of Houston-based natural hair stylist Tabitha Lowery provides her expert tress tips to prepare you for your next salon visit.
Long and Chunky Twists
Havana twists are ideal for women with long and thick locks. To look like a 16th-century queen, ask your stylist to style your strands into two symmetrical regal buns on top of your head to complete this look. Long Marley twists can be enhanced further with added pops of color using yarn or clips from your stylist – this unique technique showcases your individuality! This bold look is an exciting way to show your identity! Ask your stylist to create jumbo Senegalese twists if you want something more significant than regular Marley twists. For this style, you’ll need about seven packs of hair, and the extra volume is worth the additional weight they add compared to regular twists. However, crochet hair packs or kanekalon hair may help reduce weight if that becomes an issue.
Long Ponytail
If you have long hair, try creating a ponytail that mimics beads. To do this, create a high ponytail and secure it by flipping each internode’s ends to the opposite side; this will form a bubble-shaped bead effect and is excellent for summer! Use caramel-colored twists to give yourself that Teyonah Parris look. This style looks beautiful when worn with a sleek bun and delicate accessories. If you want a bold statement hairstyle, try two top knots on top of your head. This will create an energetic and playful appearance that is perfect for nighttime. Purple twisted look pairs nicely with darker skin tones, while the thinner texture of Marley twists makes them more accessible for stylists to work with, thus resulting in less expensive yet versatile style options for you!
Shorter Twists
Havana twists to make an exquisite style statement at any length, whether jumbo or thin. They can even be styled into high ponytails or buns to keep them in place and protect kinky locks while helping girls grow their natural locks faster, as the protective style will allow for an extended length between haircuts. These twists also greatly support natural hair growth as their protective style prevents regular haircuts while giving ample growth potential to natural locks. Thin Marley twists may be more suitable for some girls than jumbo or medium Marley twists due to being easier and faster to create. Narrow Marley twists are great if you want to show off your gorgeous strands and be worn with gold accessories for an opulent look. Half ponytails are an effortless style perfect for everyday wear, making for easy maintenance at work or school. Add color with colored extensions if you wish!
Purple Twists
If you want something different from your typical style with your hair, a purple twist could be precisely what’s needed. This protective style looks stylish and can help your natural strands remain healthy. Twists are arranged into a ponytail which can then be embellished with cords or other accessories for an eye-catching effect. Adding a purple hue to your hair will create an eye-catching style, showing off your flair and creative flare! Try mixing purple with your current locks to show off how different each class can look and express yourself creatively through your hairstyle choices. Instead of crochet braids, Havana twists with kanekalon hair can also achieve the same look and feel as an alternative option to crochet braids. Since it comes pre-twisted, installation takes less time. Once installed, this chic hairstyle should last about six to eight weeks – an excellent solution if you don’t have time to do kinky twists; alternatively, use this same method to do Senegalese twists for an alternative smoother texture look.
