Flat Twists versus Individual Twists on All Natural Hair

Hair by Benita Blocker.

Type 3 (curly) hair typically benefits from flat twist sets as long as their curl behavior is not resistant.  This particular client had some "heat trained" ends so flat twisting also blends the curly and straight hair.  I used Design Essentials Honey Curlforming Custard for this flat twist set.

Hair by Benita Blocker.

Type 4 (coily) hair typically benefits from individual twist sets.  I used Design Essentials Defining Cream Gel.  It provided stretch and control.

Both twist sets are gorgeous. Of course, we always want what we don't have. I say embrace one's own beauty.

Seven in One Hairstyling by Benita Blocker

Two strand twisted Mohawk updo Hairstyling by Benita Blocker

This extension-free natural hairstyling gives the client several hairstyling options:

1. French roll to the right
2. French roll to the left
3. Pompadour front with a bun in the back
4. Left side braid
5. Right side braid
6. Mohawk twist-out
7. Full twist-out

This hairstyle has flat twists on both sides and individual flat twists throughout the Mohawk area.  I can also style locs the same way.

To achieve this hairstyling on this particular client's natural hair, I blow dried her tresses first and then dry set using the Mizani Moisture Stretch and Mizani Perfect Curls.  She plans to forward me a few more pictures as she changes up the hairstyling.

******12/18/2014 Update  *********
My client decided to keep the updo in the back with a partial twistout in the front for her event!

Hair by Benita Blocker (final touches completed by the client herself)

Natural hair partnership!

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This is a Full Twist out from the same Dry set that I completed on her in the salon.  The client allowed the steam from her shower to expand her hair. Being natural does require some self-paced creativity.