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Flat twists are the most effortless protective style for all seasons. A flat twist combines two-strand twists and cornrows in one hairstyle. It involves intertwining two strands of hair on top of each other to form a rope-like weave. You don’t necessarily need to head over to the salon for these and while they’re a simple and neat style, they are more user-friendly for beginners. They are also great to wear under your wigs. You can flat twist both long and short hair of all textures. But we find that the right hair products make the hairstyle last longer and look better.

To get a smooth look, It’s also best to work with stretched hair so that you can get a smooth look. You don’t have to do a blowout or use heat at all. You can just comb your hair out or work on hair that has been stretched out with other hairstyles such as a twist out, braid out, or even a bun.

Step By Step Guide On Achieving Flat Twists On Type 3-4 Hair.

Step 1

Start with shampooing your hair. I mean, you don’t want to start scratching your scalp only 5 minutes after styling your hair. Therefore grab some water and wash your hair and scalp.

Step 2

First, detangle your hair since it’s easier to work with that way. Watch how to detangle natural hair here. Next, take a tail comb and start parting your hair into smaller sections keeping in mind that the bigger the section, the less defined the curls/coils will be. Therefore determine the type of curl/coil definition you want first, then part your hair accordingly.

Step 3

Moisturize your hair by adding the curl-defining leave-in conditioner to the section you have parted. This will also help you easily detangle your hair. Next, add the hair and scalp serum to seal in all the moisture so that your hair stays moisturized for as long as you have the style on.

Step 4

It is best to twist your hair when damp and not dry or dripping wet. To do this, further, divide that section into two (one smaller than the other). Next, take the smaller section and twist it once, then add some more hair from the bigger section and twist till you have twisted the whole section.

Once you reach the ends, comb through and twist till the end. Then finally, wrap the remaining strand back towards the twist to seal it.

Step 5

Continue parting and twisting the rest of your hair until it’s all done. You will notice that it will get easier as you continue, so don’t give up!

A tip is to twist every strand in the same direction so that when you unravel, your hair looks neater rather than twisting in different directions and ending up with a messy head.

Step 6

Now that your twists are done, lay your edges (optional) and wrap your hair with a silk scarf or a silk bonnet. This will preserve all the moisture in your hair and protect your twists from unravelling if you will be having them on for some time. Remember that the longer the twists stay on, the more defined the curls will be. Therefore, it’s better to wait 2-3 days to unravel them or the next day rather than unravelling them after 20-30 minutes.

Step 7

To unravel, make sure you use some hair serum so that it doesn’t get painful or tangle. Then use a wide-tooth comb to pick up the roots- roots only! This will add some more volume to your hair and make it look even puffier.

Finally, style as desired. It could be a side part, updo, pigtails, or even a ponytail if your hair is on the longer side.

Side note: To achieve the best results when making flat twists, the star product is our Cupuacu Butter & Moringa Oil Moisturizing Leave-in Curl Defining Custard. It never misses!

Written By Social Butterfly Haven For Reina HairCare.

Cupuacu butter is fast gaining the spotlight as one of nature’s greatest moisturizers, having been compared to shea butter to share the same properties. Many people don’t like the weighted feeling they get when they use shea butter, so cupuacu butter is an excellent alternative.
Cupuaçu, Theobroma grandiflorum, also known as Cupuassu is about 20 metres high tree that grows in the Brazilian Amazon Rainforest. Its fruit is about the size of a cantaloupe and ripens in the rainy months from January to April.

The pulp that surrounds the seed is used to produce juice, jam and ice-cream, while the seeds are pressed to remove the oily butter. For years, the people of the Amazon have been using this plant as a luxurious moisturizer for both hair and skin.

Cupuaçu butter has been a great vegan alternative to lanolin and does not have the same issues with skin irritability that lanolin does. This makes cupuaçu butter a popular ingredient in formulating not only hair care products but skincare products for those with skin sensitivities.

At Reina haircare, we love Cupuacu butter and its benefits as an Amazonian superfruit. So much so, that we have added it as a key ingredient for our deep treatment and leave-in curl defining moisturizer.

Products That Have Cupuacu Butter As A Top Ingredient.

Cupuacu Butter & Moringa Oil Moisturizing Deep Treatment.

Cupuacu Butter & Moringa Oil Moisturizing Leave-in Curl Defining Custard.

If you haven’t made up your mind about adding the Cupuacu butter to your hair care routine; the following reasons will make you reconsider.

Here Are Five Benefits of Cupuacu Butter On Natural Hair.

Benefits of cupuacu butter for natural hair

Increases Hair Elasticity.

Cupuacu butter is primarily long-chain fatty acids that form triglycerides. Oleic acid is the main fatty acid found in cupuacu butter at 30-43% followed by lauric acid at about 25%. It helps maintain hair elasticity and hydration.

Hair elasticity means your hair’s ability to stretch without losing its original shape. It’s a measure of your hair’s health and protein/moisture balance. High hair elasticity makes styling easier and gives shine and bounce.

Absorbs Easily.

One of the perks of cupuacu butter is that it’s much lighter than shea butter. It doesn’t take as long to feel like it’s all soaked into your hair, despite keeping them moisturized for hours after application. It deeply nourishes dry or brittle hair and is a highly moisturizing emollient butter for the hair.

Absorbs Water Well Into The Hair.

Cupuaçu butter is popular as a natural emulsifier, because of its high water absorption capacity. The oleic acid makes it easier for active ingredients to penetrate into cells and protect the skin from moisture loss at the same time. The butter contains vitamin E, which acts as an antioxidant and contributes to the regeneration of the scalp’s lipid layer. It does not leave an oily film on the scalp.

Stimulates Hair Growth.

Regular massage of the cupuacu butter into the hair and scalp as a form of hair mask works effectively to boost hair growth, especially for people who have slow hair growth. The rich nutrients contained in cupuacu butter feed the hair follicles and allow them to grow more healthy hair at a faster rate.

Repairs and Protects The Hair.

Cupuacu butter repairs & prevents split ends, mends & stops hair breakage, repairs & restores damaged hair, reduces frizz, acts as a heat & UV rays protectant and leaves your hair intensely moisturized.

In a nutshell, this amazing moisturizing deep conditioner detangles, nourishes, repairs restores, softens, stimulates growth, hydrates & moisturizes, dry, brittle, frizzy & colour treated hair while protecting your hair from the harsh UV rays. Cupuaçu Butter is a much healthier option for your natural hair journey than Shea Butter. Products made from this butter is readily available at Reina Haircare. Check it out and purchase yours too.