If your hair begins to dry before you have twisted the hair, spray hair with water.When twisting in the front of your hair, apply a bit of Jam to your edges and brush with a tiny brush to give hair a sleek, finished look.

I use regular hold Jam, there is also Super Hold, which is even more comparable to most edge controls and a lot less expensive. JamвЂ™s consistency is very similar to edge control, but a little less sticky. (This is a technique I learned from watching people get box braids). Take each section of hair and apply a small amount of Jam Conditioning GelВ ($4 most stores) close to the roots and two-strand twist the hair.Once you are ready to twist the hair, use the orange comb to ensure that the product has been evenly distributed throughout hair for each twist. Once you have applied the product to your respective section of hair, use the wide tooth comb to distribute the product throughout the hair evenly. Oil: Extra Virgin Olive Oil for the cold months and Grapeseed oil for warm months ($5.99 at most stores) Oil: Apply a few droplets on each section, focusing on the scalp and ends of your hair.Cream: Doo Gro Triple Strength Growth Lotion ($6.50 or less at most stores) (Dime size if doing individual sections or quarter size for larger section application.) Leave-in: Garnier Fructis Triple Nutrition Curl Nourish Butter Cream ($6.99 CVS) Leave-In: I first apply leave-in conditioner to my section.

(For some, L stands for вЂњLiquidвЂќ and for others, L stand for вЂњLeave-In.вЂќ) This process allows me to retain the most moisture while my hair is in this style. This means that I first apply Leave-In, then a Cream, and lastly an oil to seal my hair. I employ the LCO method when applying products to my hair. Whether you decide to apply product to the large sections of hair or each smaller section for each twist, you will use the same technique. Step 3: LCO (Leave-In, Cream, Oil) Method Either technique works, it just depends on your preference.

Another technique is to separate each large section and then separate each section into the smaller sections you will need to twist each twist.В If you plan to wear your hair in a twistout at the end of the week, I would suggest this technique to ensure more definition of your twists.

This way is quicker, but you are less likely to saturate your hair in as much product as you would with the next technique.

One technique I have used is to separate my hair into sections using my fingers and applying my styling products to my hair in each larger section and then twisting, which is what I did here.

I have used different techniques when separating my hair and adding product. Step 2: Separate hair into Sections for Twisting I have also found hairs in my microfiber towels, so I just stick to an old t-shirt once I am done with the shampoo and conditioning process.

Wrap Hair in Old T-Shirt: I use an old t-shirt to dry my hair to eliminate frizz and unnecessary breakage that can be caused by the little rings in a regular towel.

Deep Conditioner: Shea Moisture Raw Shea Butter Restorative Conditioner ($10.99 most drug stores and supermarkets) I braid each section after rinsing out the deep conditioner. Lastly, I use a wide-tooth comb for a final detangling while rinsing out the deep conditioner. I braid each section and leave the deep conditioner in my hair for 3-5 minutes.

Deep Conditioner: After IвЂ™ve detangled my hair, I apply my deep conditioner to one side of my hair by raking it through my hair with my fingers on each side.

Detangling Conditioner: Aussie 3 Minute Miracle MOIST($4 most drug stores and supermarkets) I repeat this on the other side of my hair. Then I rake my hair with my fingers to eliminate any large knots. First, I finger detangle my hair by pulling apart any tangles that I feel. I apply enough conditioner required to help with slip (depends on how tangled my hair was).

Detangle: After shampooing, I detangle my hair in the same two sections after applying my detangling conditioner.

Shampoo: Allafia Everyday Coconut Shampoo($15 on Amazon, but I got it on sale at Whole Foods for $8).

Shampoo: I usually shampoo my hair in 2 to 4 sections (the more tangled, the more sections) and I work up a good lather, making sure to massage my scalp and ensuring that I am removing any build-up from the week.

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