Men with textured hair should hydrate their twists daily to prevent shrinkage and lock in moisture with oil or butter before sleeping on a silk pillowcase for added support.
Jumbo Marley Twists with Skin Fade Haircut
For a bold look, combine jumbo Marley twists with a skin fade haircut for an eye-catching appearance. This style can help young boys stand out in a crowd.
Two-Strand Twists for Versatile Styling
Twist styles can effectively protect and grow out your strands while styling an elegant look. There are various methods you can employ this protective style regardless of length; short, medium, and long hair alike can sport this protective style with ease. Two-strand twists are one of the most sought-after styles among Black men, providing them with a versatile style to showcase their natural texture while making a bold statement and being easy to maintain.
Colorful Twists for Expressing Individuality
Adding some color to your twists is a fun and creative way to express yourself through protective styling. Mixing multiple hues creates high contrast and is an intriguing way to show your individuality and express your individuality. Start with clean and hydrated locks to achieve this look. Vlogger Esther of GameOffros used shea butter when twisting her locks – an effective way of protecting against dryness and breakage while adding shine and smoothness.
Thick Twists for Fashion Forward Style
Thicker strands add an eye-catching spin on twists, making this style more fashion-forward and manageable for boys with thick hair. This look works perfectly with fade haircuts and can even be accessorized with beads or rings!
Wet vs. Dry Twists for Different Looks
No matter your preference or product of choice, whether wet or dry twists will produce the best result is ultimately up to you and what type of product is used. At the same time, wet, twisted hair has more defined shapes that last longer, while dry hair tends to stretch more easily for looser looks. Consider investing in premium men’s hair clay or cream for increased endurance for an extended style.
Taper Fade with Sponge Twists for Classic Style
Taper fade with sponge twists is an eye-catching classic style that never goes out of fashion. Boys with 4C hair should significantly benefit from this style as it highlights their natural curls. Adding highlights makes this style even more eye-catching and modernizes its overall appearance.
Bleached Twists for a Trendy Change
If your dark twists have become dull and mundane, bleaching them may give your look an exciting, stylish, and daring change. Bleached twists have become incredibly fashionable among black men thanks to Odell Beckham and other footballers sporting them as a signature hairstyle. Whether bleaching entire twists or their tips will attract compliments wherever they go.
Twist Out for an Undone and Casual Look
Another popular twist style is the twist out, which pairs taper or fade haircuts with two-strand twists on top for an undone yet casual look that highlights your natural volume of curls.
Medium Length Twists for Striking Styles
Twists can be done on hair of all lengths, but medium-length is ideal for creating striking styles. Your stylist can help start this style by sectioning the twists into triangle shapes or zigzag patterns that add texture and character. Furthermore, this style will frame your face and make you appear taller; moreover, you could add beads for an eye-catching finish!
Neat Twist Out for Low Maintenance Style
A twist-out is an easy and low-maintenance way to style your hair. It’s less formal than braiding out but still looks neat and stylish. Use hair cream specifically made for men to help the twist-outs stay in place all day and look more full-bodied.
Deep Middle Part with Twists for Framing Effect
A deep middle part with twists is an eye-catching look that lets your locks frame your face beautifully. Perfect for any hair length and especially complementing fade haircuts beautifully, it makes an eye-catching impression at parties or special events.
Long Twists for an Elegant Alternative
Long twists on black boys’ hair can be an elegant alternative to dreadlocks and provide a relaxed yet masculine appearance. While this style may require more time and patience than its dreadlocked counterpart, long twists offer great versatility.
Medium Length with Patterned Twists
Medium-length hair is ideal for creating a twist hairstyle because its length makes the definition of each twist easily visible. To add flair to this style, divide your locks into different sections and form patterns (such as boxes or skull patterns) using them. Or create an additional twist ponytail styled on top of them.
