Adeea RogersApr 2, 2010
Part one in a 3 part series on Kinky Twist Hairstyles...
Part 2:
Part 3:
http://youtu.be/y1su_Zv8PJY
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Edited by Azizi Powell
This post also presents selected comments from these videos' discussion threads.
The content of this post is presented for cultural and educational purposes.
Thanks to the vloggers of these showcased videos. Thanks also
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This pancocojams post is part of an ongoing series on the use of the word "kinky" as a reference to certain types of hair.
Click https://pancocojams.blogspot.com/2022/10/braids-twists-protective-hair-styles.html for one of the post in that series. That post is entitled "Braids & Twists Protective Hair Styles For "Afro Textured Hair" & What's The Difference Between Marley Hair & Other Brands That Are Sold"
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INFORMATION ABOUT PROTECTIVE HAIRSTYLES FOR AFRO-TEXTURED HAIR
From https://www.curlsqueen.com/blog/hairstyles/best-protective-hairstyles-recommended-to-black-women-with-natural-hair.html Best Protective Hairstyles Recommended To Black Women With Natural Hair by Curls Queen, June 24, 2022
..."As its name suggests, protective hairstyles are styling methods that protect your natural hair. Wearing protective hairstyle are beneficial to natural hair health and hair growth in all ways no matter you are concerning about natural hair damage or hair loss.
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Protective hairstyles for black women include natural twist hairstyles, natural updo hairstyles, braided hairstyle and so on. They are perfect style which promoting new growth while allowing bountiful looks to switch flexibly with adding hair extensions in different color, thickness, length, and texture.
How protective hairstyles protect natural hair
Protective hairstyles minimize unnecessary manipulation on your natural hair and exposure to environmental damage caused by the sun, the heat and cold. Natural hair is prone to breakage, especially 4 type curls. That’s why so many black women wear protective hairstyles in daily life to keep hair healthy by retaining hair moisture while hair grows."...
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INFORMATION ABOUT KINKY TWISTS
From https://hairmotive.com/kinky-twists/ "50 Hairstyles Ideas for Kinky Twists for Natural Hair in 2022" by Lorene Kendall
"Twists are some of the most beloved African-American black
hairstyles. Generally, this style is recommended for curly-haired women or
anyone with “kinky” hair. Hence, these are the different names and styles of
Kinky Twists.
Even more so, besides being pretty, twists are also one of
the best protective hairstyles. They help protect natural hair as it grows out
– and they al
First things first: What are kinky twists?
Kinky twists are a traditional African style that dates back
many centuries ago. While their history goes way back, it started trending
again in the 2000s.
How do you make kinky twists?
Kinky twists use hair extensions that are installed only
after you braid your hair for about an inch from the root. Then, the style
continues in a two-strand twist that traditionally ends in curled tips.
Are there any differences between kinky twists, Havana twists, and Marley twists?
Kinky twists differ from Marley twists and their related
Havana twists in two major ways: the installation process and the thickness of
the strands.
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kinky twists tend to be much thinner or at least not
as thick as Marley and Havana twists.
Are there differences or similarities between kinky twists and Senegalese twists?
Senegalese twists and kinky twists are similarly made and
styled. The difference between them is in the hair used for making them. Kinky
twists use coarser hair that is closer to the natural texture."...
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That article was written by an African American. However, as a number of YouTube vlogs and their comments show, many Black females in Africa, Europe, the Caribbean, and elsewhere in the world wear use kinky twists hairstyles and other similar protective hairstyles (such as the Senegalese twists) as protective hairstyles.
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SELECTED COMMENTS FROM SHOWCASE VIDEO #1
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5huylYt6YE4
Numbers are added for referencing purposes only.
"excellent so many different styles but i think i still dont like the kinky twists for me im just going to head back to my micros"
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2. Adeea Rogers, 2010
"@soks123 I had it done at an african braiding salon, so i'm not sure what brand. They curled it using the yarn method and hot water."
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3. Astin Shanell, 2011
"Excuse me but what hair did you use for the kinky twist?"
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4. Adeea Rogers, 2011
"@ILuvChocolate2012 I do not know what brand of hair. It was
a marley hair that I used from the braiding salon."
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5. Adeea Rogers, 2011
"@chevystaypretty marley hair. if you go to the BSS and ask for hair for kinky twists, they will get this."
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BSS= (probably “Beauty Supply Store”)
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6. Sweet Dee, 2011
"Is it ok to do Kinky twist to transition to natural?"
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7. Adeea Rogers, 2011
"@LilD249 Absolutely! It is a protective style, so it's good
for transitioning, hiding your hair, getting over a growth plateau, etc."
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8. NiK MinTeR, 2011
"lovely!! how long did u keep ur kinky twist in? ive had
mines a month now...gonna try for 2 months lol"
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9. Adeea Rogers, 2011
"@nicolleminter about 6 weeks..."
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10. Dee Urban Collective
"love the coltrane!
use hairpins to hold them in place when u want to wear them out. cute do"
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SHOWCASE VIDEO #2: How To Kinky Twists Crochet Braids Tutorial On Short
Natural Hair
cynthykay obi, Aug 23, 2019
Hello love thanks so much for watching, in this video i will be showing
you guys How To Kinky Twists Crochet Braids Tutorial On Short Natural Hair, i
am so in love with this hair, its so easy to do and it feel so light, i used a
total of 2 and half packs to make the hair,
Short Natural Hair, i am so in love with this hair, its so
easy to do and it feel so light, i used a total of 2 and half packs to make the
hair,
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THING[S] USED IN THE VIDEO
Two and half packs of Kinky Marley hair
scissors
hair cream
its Cherish Afro
Kinky Bulk 24" in colour 99J, i used 2 and half packs
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SELECTED COMMENTS FROM THIS VLOG'S DISCUSSION THREAD
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1YDPbObOPk8
Numbers are added for referencing purposes only
"Love! Love! Love this style! I really enjoy your tutorials.
I'm seriously considering wearing this style for the fall and winter season.
How long does it last?
Blessings & Aloha!"
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cynthykay obi, 2019
"thanks dear up to a month"
Dametris Wess, 2019
"GORGEOUS! !!! VERY NATURAL LOOK 💖💖👏👏💖💖👏👏💖💖"
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Yakisha Merritt, 2019
"That is SO PRETTY!!! OMG! and red and copper colors looks great on u because u have red undertones in ur skin..i do too. Thats sharp!
Slay!🐆🌹"
Asake Ogunwusi, 2019
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Beautiful Melanated Goddess, 2019
"Your 4c hair is gorgeous and so are you. Your edges are
getting better everyday😘 # 4c hair is beautiful."
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Marcia ScottBeckford, 2019
"Looking beautiful... great work 👏💯....I
did mine like that yesterday,but I use honey gold hair,I single plait mine.💕😘"
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Ronette Winston, 2019
"I love that! It's very cute on you. When you twist the hair,
do you roll as your twisting, or is it just regular twisting?"
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cynthykay obi, 2019
"its regular twisting dear"
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S Hilaric, 2019
"Always slaying it mama❤❤
Love all the way from🇹🇹🇹🇹🇹🇹"
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cynthykay obi, 2019
"aww thanks sweet"
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Kayla Edwards, 2019
"Trinidad and Tobago 🇹🇹 aye"
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Lynn E, 2019
"What is that rope called you put all your twist on before
applying them? Where did you get that at?"
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cynthykay obi, 2019
"its one strand of marley hair"
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l.am_Ngozi, 2019
"Waoo waoo waoo.. this is beautiful"
Ndorike Enyinkeowo, 2019
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cynthykay obi, 2019
"thanks dear its 8 inches"
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Musicministry2012, 2019
"I am just wondering I don't know which country are you living in?"
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cynthykay obi, 2019
"England"
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Musicministry2012, 2019
" @cynthykay obi Wow amazing I am also in England too. Love it."
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Donutqueen 1, 2020
"This is tooooo cute-great tutorial!! Do you remember how it
long it took, start to finish ??"
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cynthykay obi, 2020
"thanks about 4 hours"
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Bamitale Adeyinka, 2020
"You are beautiful. The extension suits you perfectly."
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Adeola Ojo, 2020
"Great job on the video... Does it really matter if you twist to the right or left?"
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cynthykay obi, 2020
"I always twist to the right"
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Eddie Coats, 2020
"do you think this hairstyle would look good on a guy?"
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cynthykay obi, 2020
"yeah"
Diane None, 2020
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During the Covid 19 pandemic (corona virus), many cities closed hair styling shops and barber shops to minimize the transmission of the virus.
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Mae Okwandu, 2022
"Love this short kinky style"
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