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Locs and Twists

Locs and Twists
By · August 27, 2008October 30, 2020
01
Curl Up

Nourish hair with Philip B African Shea Butter Shampoo and Conditioner before creating cute curls on long locks with medium-size rod rollers.

Matthew Jordan Smoth
02
Small Wonder

Microcoils, created with a rat-tail comb, transform this close crop.

Ondrea Barbe
03
Set It Off

After wet tresses are twisted and dried under a hood dryer, a rod-set helps add more verve to the curls. Finish the look with Tresemme Tres Two Hair Spray Ultra Fine Mist.

Roberto Ligresti
04
Let It Go

Treat tresses with Organic Root Stimulator Herbal Cleanse, and then give twists new life by setting hair on medium-size roller.

Matthew Jordan Smith
05
Up and Away

Twist and sculpt your locks into the ultimate updo. Keep your scalp conditioned with Naturally Yours Almond Oil.

Matthew Jordan Smith
06
Twisted Sister

Add texture to your short ‘fro by twirling tiny strands of hair into coils with your fingers. Carol’s Daughter Kizzi, is a stay-put pomade to keep coils from coming undone.

Roberto Ligresti
07
Twists and Turns

Make a statement with a dazzling mix of cornrows and twists. Deep-condition with Alberto V05 Hot Oil Treatment and open twists for added volume and height.

Matthew Jordan Smith
08
Locked Up

Create high drama by braiding and twisting your locks to form the ultimate updo. Nubian Heritage Daily Moisture Mist prevents dryness.

Fabrice Trombert
09
Free Flow

Cleanse and condition with Biolage Ultra-Hydrating Shampoo and Conditioner and undo twists for a textured do.

David Lewis Taylor
10
Knot Today

Give your hair the royal treatment with a nutrient-building hair mask like John Masters Organics Honey and Hibiscus Hair Reconstructor.

Haitem

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