My exact technique when I wear my wigs. I suck at cornrows so I opted for this instead. Been doing this for years. Faster, flatter, less tension, & takedown is a lot easier then cornrows. I use Doo Gro oil in the parts 2x a week. Hair is now bra strap length & healthy even though it's bleached.
How long did it took to bra length (since you started this technique)? Does your haïr grow this fast naturaly(genes maybe) or IS thanks to this technique?
@@justmyselfj just do this for 2-4 years straight. It will grow. It’s about being patient & consistent. Take care of your hair like a plant. Don’t ever let it be dried up under your wigs. Make sure to wash those corn rows or flat twists rows every two weeks while they’re in the twists or braids. Leave them in for 2-3 months at a time then do a full take down then re-braid or re-twist your hair. Oil your braids 3-4 a weeks then add on cream based moisturizer then spray leave in conditioner.
I work in the film industry and I have been doing the 2 strand twist to prep the hair for wig application but I do the front section from ear to ear rather than going back which allows me to secure the wig at the hairline and avoid pinning at the same spot which causes breakage.
The systems we use in the film industry is vastly different than the system the average person wears and maintains their wigs weather it’s ventilated, wefted, human hair or synthetic hair. I teach the fundamental of working and maintaining a wig to for a realistic and longer life, no need to throw out your wigs. Blond wigs are for when you go to parties, never on a film set unless the character calls for it. As a black woman you were born with black hair so make it look real if you are not using your natural hair colour. Don’t let my skin colour fool you, I was born in Trinidad and had a salon where I serviced all textures of hair before I came to Canada, worked in theatre, Opera and Ballet for many years and transitioned to film because of my knowledge, a wig maker, stylist in contemporary, vintage, Avantguard, and any design you put in front of me. I have trained many who are gainfully employed and heading Hair departments in theatre and Film. You never stop learning, fashion trends evolve every year. Good Luck on your Journey, be respectful, professional, kind and grateful. Abundant Blessings.🙏🏻❤️
Hello,thanks for the video AWSOME tips. The question i have is for @Fina Khan my name is Tina. I am a salon owner and a stylist in Des Moines Iowa. I have a three-year plan to get into the film industry. Is it possible to speak to you and get some guidance as to how to not only get in but also get a professional portfolio ready for a position? Excuse the channel it’s my son.
How would flat twisting across make it flat with a lace front wig especially with thick hair? (Can't visualize this just seems like it would be bulky )
Omg I can't believe how easy this is. This tutorial is a GODSEND for a college student who never learned how to braid, I swear. I've followed, thank you so much!
2 strand twist are much healthier for your natural hair especially if you have type 4 hair...i agree with you 100%...i use flat twisting for EVERYTHING...before i crochet hair too
I'm white af, but I can't stop watching these videos. I respect how much you guys care for your hair and all the beautiful styles and how versatile it is. My bestie was born in Ghana and she's a 4a, she was the one who got me into these vids. I love her hair and I love how she has the choice to do so many different styles with it, its different nearly every week. There is so many options for you guys, euro hair is boring. I love watching people's journeys going natural and seeing them find the beauty in their god given texture, because it always looks so much better. I'm shocked that you're under 3k right now, your videos don't come across as other smaller channel videos. You are amazing at what you do, I can really see you going places ❤
your bestie is so lucky to have a friend like you! thank you for being able appreciate the natural hair community 🤍 and thank you for the kind words, 100k is on the way!!!
Girl, I'm white AF too! I'm over here with straight, baby fine hair admiring the texture and color that these women have with their natural hair. It never ceases to amaze me how many unique, protective styles these artists create. I love how each region has their own style of plaiting and twists.
yall are allowed to watch people with textured hair without announcing it, lol. (I know you know, hehe). We can all and should learn about hair different from ours. I think we textured folk have to know about straight hair, but not vice versa...
My hair fell out all over after Covid, and I like to wear wigs while it’s regrowing. Braiding it makes the hair loss worse, so this saved my freaking life. Thank you for this!!!
I kept doing two strand twists through all of quarantine last year and my hair has grown and thickened up like to the ends!!!! I'd leave them for like 3 weeks take down and redo, but now that I'm going out more I still wanna protect my hair so I'm finna bust out the wig🤪 thank you for the tips girly
Girl I was about say something... Thought u were gonna talk some nonsense about wrapping your hair, which is great if people are actually aiming for damaged hair. But what u actually did was SPOT ON. I have been twisting my hair under wigs for years now and it works like a charm. The twists do get very flat, undoing during removal is a breeze and u get less tangling when undoing them. Great vid, keep up the good work 👍
can you guys tell i was struggling with these nails! LOL now that i took them off it’s sooo much easier to do my hair. look out for my next natural hair tutorial posting in the next couple days 🤍
Thank you so much for this! As a mixed person (Black and latina) who didn't grow up with any Black family members, the world of protective styles was completely foreign to me growing up. So as an adult finally trying learning how to do these things, videos like these have been a life saver! Again thank you so much!!!!
I do this occasionally. It’s much quicker than cornrows. But to secure the twists so they stay, I transition into a single braid at the nape and continue braiding all the way down to the length of the section. As I continue I incorporate the end of the last braid for extra security.
This is such a great idea. I always pay someone to cornrows my hair for under my braids, but I can certainly twist. I don't know why I didn't think of this. Thanks for sharing. 😃
Thank you so much for this! I am terrible at cornrows and it is very annoying having to ask someone to braid my hair for wig braids! Thanks for thinking of the non braiders!!
I’ve been looking for a way to lay my hair for wearing wigs but my scalp is so sensitive that traditionally braid downs make my head hurt just looking at them. I think you’ve just changed my life.
you legit saved me with this video 😭😭 I can’t do cornrows to save my life but I was able to follow this and twist my hair in like 15 minutes?? thank you so so much 🙏🏾😫
QUESTION: If you had a wig installation appointment and the hairstylist did your hair underneath in flat twists, what would your thought be? Would you care at all? I’m a wigmaker taking the time to learn how to do installs as well. As some have mentioned flat twists are less stress on the head. For me having fine hair, cornrows have always been so taxing on my hair and twists have given me less breakage from stress.
i wouldn’t mind at all, because at the end it’s the same result, if not better! i would even request for the stylist to do twists if i was going to get an install
I can cornrow no problem but never learned how to flat twist 💩 I think you may have been the first person to describe it as grabbing a piece of hair every time you take a strand back. I sometimes lose that rhythm and they come out uneven and weird looking. Next time I try it, I’ll follow your instructions. May finally get it down. Thanks! 😊
I searched this topic because my hair gets tangled and matted under my wigs then falls out when I detangle it and I don’t even leave it on for long I don’t know how to Cornrow and don’t have a stylist my hair is transitioning which is why I think it gets so matted and I have no idea what to do with I’m going to try this today thank you for your video I am going to subscribe I am still learning but don’t really know how to take care of my hair even at 21 ): my mom gave me relaxers when I was younger so I’ve never known how to take care of my natural hair the internet is a blessing but it’s still hard to figure out what works for me , even though I could go to a salon I’d rather know how to do things myself because in the past I have left the salon unhappy many times plus I work full time
i hope the flat twists work for you love. i know transitioning can be rough you just have to find what works for you! be patient with your hair it’s okay! if you have any questions feel free to dm me on IG @sheroitaylor im happy to help!
@@SheroiTaylor girl they actually did ! My hair wasn’t even dry when wash day came around I had no itching before wash day I didn’t have anywhere near as much fall out no tangling ! Thank you for the method
I am a fan of the flat twist method for multiple reasons. For starters, it is less time consuming which is a big plus and also great for those who haven’t quite mastered how to cornrow their hair. Can save you from having to find someone or even tip to do it. It allows you to properly care for your hair more frequently and aids in protecting from less tension. Perhaps my favorite feat is that it enables you to switch up your style more often than wearing braids for weeks or months at a time. If I want to wear a wig, a half wig, ponytail, go natural or try other styles then it gives that ease of versatility and less restricting, allowing more freedom of exploration and expression. Absolutely adore it! and will be using it more often from now on. Thank you for sharing your way of doing this as there are plenty ways out there to fit everyone’s personal preferences and needs. Keep on supporting that thick luscious texture and taking us along on your journey as well. Tfs!
You are also able to get them as flat as you need them to be depending on thickness and size of twists. Then you can easily take them out at any time and redo or move to the next style. Overall there plenty pros to using this and I just wish I started sooner. I first figured this out around this time last year after cornrowing for so long. I had taken a break from wigs to try other styles and wanted to do a half up half down with a half wig and ponytail combo. I blow dryed and twisted my hair down for the half wig section and it definitely surprised me how flat it was for the style. I think more people should give it a try to see what works best for their texture and help enlighten them about their hair so they don’t feel as limited. It really is so much that can be done with all textures of hair. I love it. May we forever continue to discover, embrace, and uplift the innovation that comes with the beauty that we all behold. It is truly an art form.
You honestly made braiding so easy just now. I feel like I could do it right after watching this video without even check back. The explanation was amazing.
I was telling my husband how doing dishes is actually more entertaining when I have my long nails on. Long nails gets things done. Short nails is great with people. No nails is in bed staring at the wall for hours. 💜 just found you. I’m excited.
Really how are y’all able to do that? I can’t do anything with long nails on and that’s why I’ve given up on nails, I just don’t do my nails anymore and that’s disappointing
@@MissTracyyy223 hi. Mine are long but I have extremely long nail beds so not as much hangs off. I used to not be able to deal but now they feel like an extension of my body. I learned to deal by not trimming when I filled. It gave my brain time to adjust.
@@MissTracyyy223 try short nails or just a gel set! then work your way to long if you want. don’t give up ☹️ just find what works for you. should i make a video on doing day to day things with long nails lol 😆
There is a difference between flat twist and 2 strand twist. What you demonstrated was 2 strand twist. Flat twists you simply roll the hair the same way without the separation. To clarify. Still a great video.
Thank you for this! I noticed that as I have gotten older, my hair breaks badly in cornrows or braids. Twist are much gentler for my edges. I just didn’t know if I could get away with it under a wig. Thank you!
i recently was diagnosed with a form of alopecia and i’m trying to avoid shaving my head until it all falls out. this was super helpful thank you so much
you are so funny, the part about humbling yourself without nails had me rolling! I have never been very good at canerowing my own hair, I used to get my mum to do it but I can't anymore, this is sooo helpful! I really hope it works on my hair cos it's type 3, I will defo try the braiding tip for the ends, thank you!
I just subscribed 😄😄. I have been straightening my hair every two weeks and now I got myself a wig to protect my hair a bit as well as give it a break from the heat so this video has made it very easy for me . As a matter of fact and going to try it tonight. Thank you for taking the time to share this with people like myself 😊. Greetings from Vienna.
I’m a white girl who mostly wears lace fronts for cosplay (my skills aren’t good enough for anything else yet, but I’m learning!), with a lot of super fine/slippery 2c/3a hair to hide. It’s been such a journey learning how to properly apply wigs and I’m still such a beginner, but this tutorial is an absolute game changer. My biggest struggle has been finding ways to get my hair to stay put & flat under a wig cap (especially since I couldn’t even do a basic french braid until last year). Most of the wig install tutorials I’ve found start off with cornrows, which had me sweating 😅 I can’t wait to practice this when I get home!! So glad I found your channel!!!
i’m happy i could help! if you flat twist the top and then braid the ends, that will help your hair stay in place if it’s really slippery. for extra hold you can tie those mini black rubber bands at the ends! good luck 🫶🏾
@@SheroiTaylorI'm currently having the same struggle but for a certification course, no unnatural hair colors and I always have color in mine 😭 I don't want to dye over everything and I can't bleach all the color out so I just ordered a lace front wig and I'm starting a learning process. Love the video! I watched a bunch of other tutorials and this way seems so much better. Hope you make it to 100k!
You ain't lying my hair grew more when I didn't comb it I have been natural for about 5 years and my inch length is about 20 inches people think it's fake and it's real thick even when flat ironed and your hair is gorgeous and healthy.❤️
This vid is old so idk if you may see this comment. THANK YOU SO MUCH!!! I always tried the hardest to cornrow my hair, and could never get it. I bought a wig to prevent having to comb my 4c hair everyday for school/work (which breaks my hair). I was highkey suffering, not knowing how to do a good foundation for my wig to stay flat. This video is a God-send. Thank you so much❤❤❤
wow, i can cornrow but I have trouble doing it to my own head. This is a life saver. I literally did it as you were doing it. took 1 minute to learn. THANK YOU QUEEN
Not sure it flat twist will be better. Will try with my very first wig. Not a wig person, but I am growing out my fro and found a natural looking wig that I like. I hope this works!
I’m mixed but I never knew my dads side of the family, so every single birthday or Christmas I would get hair straighteners or gadgets or they’d take me to get my hair relaxed. I’m really trying to embrace my natural hair but I have no idea what I’m doing. I can braid my daughters hair fine but mine?! Forget it haha thank you for showing this🙏🏻 I know it’s three years later but you’re still showing us how it’s done!
Being mixed (black/filipino), I didn’t grow up around people that could teach me how to braid my own hair. Or anyone that knew how to help me just maintain my natural hair. This method is such a godsend. So thank you!
so thankful for this video ! i been natural for 4 yrs now after my first big chop and i felt it when you said your mom said to leave it alone, cus i was doing THE MOST daily! 😂 but anyway i have 3c hair and i go 2 weeks sometimes w/o washing - sometimes i like to do my wash and sets buuuuut dont wanna damage my hair, so i wanna be able to install a wig but dont wanna look cray! tyyyyyyyy cus i can’t cornrow for nothing lol i appreciate this! your hair is beautiful , thick and very moisturized ! God bless it and you and your channel ! 🙏🏼✨
Thank you so much. You have no idea how bad I was stressing trying to find someone to braid my hair down before I install my wigs. Now I can do it all myself
Girl you helped me become wayyy more confident in my wig abilities bc I suckkkk at cornrows lol ; I’m a new RUclipsr & I love the energy you give but girl keep serving these videos , ❤️❤️ new subscriber 💋🥰 much love xx
Sissss where have you been for the past year of my natural hair journey??? So long story short, i can to RUclips and type in two braids under a bob wig🤣 and your video was the first to pop up. II’m on my second twist and I want to literally cry because I’ve been wearing braids under my wigs and it takes forever because my hair so thick. Let me subscribe now and get back to my hair. I’ll be back in 25 minutes so I can talk to you honey and order some oil. I’m just so happy and excited you made this video🥰🥰Thank you and Thank you God🙏🏾🎉🎊
@@SheroiTaylor you’re welcome, they came out sooo good. I had a problem twisting it on the left side. The right side is so neat. The left side, I need more practice. It’s kinna hard to do my left side. Other then that it cut my time in half as well as its not pulling on my edges. Yesss thanks again for this awesome video. I thank God for you and people like you for making videos like this to help people like me out. 🎉🙏🏾🙏🏾🎊 right thick hair problems
This is giving me the option to do two strand twist under my wigs. I find that it breaks more with the braids . I did it once before and my hair grew so nicely under my wigs. Time for me to go back doing the twists again. Thanks so much for this tutorial!😊
This is so much better than cornrows! I cannot cornrow for the life of me and when I have some else do them it’s always too tight. This is a life saver my wig life as I let my natural hair grow out. ❤
When you released your hair from the scruncii it was a wondrous halo of hair. My man in the 60’s had an Afro and you are rockin that Angela Davis style. So beautiful naturally.
Subscribed! Been looking for a video like this forever! I’ve not had success with most flat twist videos out here because they aren’t easy to follow. So glad I found you. Video is so simple to follow and relatable. Well done!
Hey! Thank you so much. I’m doing this now and although it’s far from perfect(I suck at doing my hair) it’s really helping. I almost can’t believe I’m doing it. I’ve had to have other people braid down my hair for years
After watching this twice you have a new subscriber here. Growing out a buzz cut and can't cornrow! All the other videos always show how to CORNROW, which is horrible for the hair! I'm definitely going to try this this week. I'm new to full lace wigs, mine came yesterday, and I can't wait to wear it this fall. Now to practice installing the wig lol! Cheers 🍻 👍 😀 🥂 👏 ✌️!
Yeah I do flat twists too instead of braids for the same reason. I’m not good at cornrows, it takes too long to do cornrows, plus I can take them down and wear them as a twist out for another look before wash day.
Thank you. I will be doing flat twist from now on. And thanks thanks thanks on showing me how to do the back of the twists since my hair is very long and there is always a bump at the back of my head when I wear short wigs.
I just surfed into your page from a search for how to braid down hair for wigs. You asked “are you watching my page and have not subscribed. I laughed so hard cause that was me. I am definitely subscribing. I use that leave my hair alone principal too. Cause our hair does it’s own thing we just have to nurture it and love. Glad your page came up.
Can you do this on wet hair? I really want to try no heat to see if my hair can get thicker and longer. Or maybe use the “stretchers and let it sit dry? This video is great!!!
yes! although it’s better to work on damp hair than wet because when your hair is too wet it can break off easier. but this method will definitely help you retain length
New Subbie!!! I have ccca alopecia, so bringing the wigs back for fall and winter and I always have trouble with hair care under the wigs if my niece can’t cornrow it for me. Looking forward to trying the twists.
I discovered inverted cornrows (fish tail vibe) the bulk of the braid is trailing through the underside of the row that is braided down. Then pop your wig on. I usually wear a wig with bangs. 😇
Stretch damage is a thing. I took out my braids after about 3 weeks, and my hair was pretty straight and shedding. This method is so much safer.
African women have been braiding their hair for centuries. It's the dryness.
My exact technique when I wear my wigs. I suck at cornrows so I opted for this instead. Been doing this for years. Faster, flatter, less tension, & takedown is a lot easier then cornrows. I use Doo Gro oil in the parts 2x a week. Hair is now bra strap length & healthy even though it's bleached.
love it 👏🏾
How long did it took to bra length (since you started this technique)? Does your haïr grow this fast naturaly(genes maybe) or IS thanks to this technique?
@@justmyselfj just do this for 2-4 years straight. It will grow. It’s about being patient & consistent. Take care of your hair like a plant. Don’t ever let it be dried up under your wigs. Make sure to wash those corn rows or flat twists rows every two weeks while they’re in the twists or braids. Leave them in for 2-3 months at a time then do a full take down then re-braid or re-twist your hair. Oil your braids 3-4 a weeks then add on cream based moisturizer then spray leave in conditioner.
Like a plant. I 100% agree@@Fourwindsofsuccess
I work in the film industry and I have been doing the 2 strand twist to prep the hair for wig application but I do the front section from ear to ear rather than going back which allows me to secure the wig at the hairline and avoid pinning at the same spot which causes breakage.
The systems we use in the film industry is vastly different than the system the average person wears and maintains their wigs weather it’s ventilated, wefted, human hair or synthetic hair. I teach the fundamental of working and maintaining a wig to for a realistic and longer life, no need to throw out your wigs. Blond wigs are for when you go to parties, never on a film set unless the character calls for it. As a black woman you were born with black hair so make it look real if you are not using your natural hair colour. Don’t let my skin colour fool you, I was born in Trinidad and had a salon where I serviced all textures of hair before I came to Canada, worked in theatre, Opera and Ballet for many years and transitioned to film because of my knowledge, a wig maker, stylist in contemporary, vintage, Avantguard, and any design you put in front of me. I have trained many who are gainfully employed and heading Hair departments in theatre and Film. You never stop learning, fashion trends evolve every year. Good Luck on your Journey, be respectful, professional, kind and grateful. Abundant Blessings.🙏🏻❤️
Such a great tip about the front. It makes total sense!
Hello,thanks for the video AWSOME tips. The question i have is for @Fina Khan my name is Tina. I am a salon owner and a stylist in Des Moines Iowa. I have a three-year plan to get into the film industry. Is it possible to speak to you and get some guidance as to how to not only get in but also get a professional portfolio ready for a position? Excuse the channel it’s my son.
@@finakhan5221 Trinidad 🇹🇹 Independence Day is coming up ! On my Birthday 🥳 August 31
How would flat twisting across make it flat with a lace front wig especially with thick hair? (Can't visualize this just seems like it would be bulky )
Omg I can't believe how easy this is. This tutorial is a GODSEND for a college student who never learned how to braid, I swear. I've followed, thank you so much!
2 strand twist are much healthier for your natural hair especially if you have type 4 hair...i agree with you 100%...i use flat twisting for EVERYTHING...before i crochet hair too
i swear it works! i love it
Do you blow your hair out first or just straight flat twist it with no stretch?
@@TheSankapan i just flat twist it with no blowout
@@TheSankapan you can do either or, both methods work well
Ooh it's going to take me a lot of practice because this is still like cornrows.
I'm white af, but I can't stop watching these videos.
I respect how much you guys care for your hair and all the beautiful styles and how versatile it is.
My bestie was born in Ghana and she's a 4a, she was the one who got me into these vids. I love her hair and I love how she has the choice to do so many different styles with it, its different nearly every week. There is so many options for you guys, euro hair is boring.
I love watching people's journeys going natural and seeing them find the beauty in their god given texture, because it always looks so much better.
I'm shocked that you're under 3k right now, your videos don't come across as other smaller channel videos. You are amazing at what you do, I can really see you going places ❤
your bestie is so lucky to have a friend like you! thank you for being able appreciate the natural hair community 🤍 and thank you for the kind words, 100k is on the way!!!
Girl, I'm white AF too! I'm over here with straight, baby fine hair admiring the texture and color that these women have with their natural hair. It never ceases to amaze me how many unique, protective styles these artists create. I love how each region has their own style of plaiting and twists.
Truly nice comment ❤
yall are allowed to watch people with textured hair without announcing it, lol. (I know you know, hehe). We can all and should learn about hair different from ours. I think we textured folk have to know about straight hair, but not vice versa...
@@rosedevereux2391 People are being friendly in their own way.
My hair fell out all over after Covid, and I like to wear wigs while it’s regrowing. Braiding it makes the hair loss worse, so this saved my freaking life. Thank you for this!!!
Flat Twist Is Way Better Sis!!! Thanks for helping a Sis Out.
right!! you’re so welcome boo 🤍
I just got me my new wig I’m going to try this out good looking out 🙂
I kept doing two strand twists through all of quarantine last year and my hair has grown and thickened up like to the ends!!!! I'd leave them for like 3 weeks take down and redo, but now that I'm going out more I still wanna protect my hair so I'm finna bust out the wig🤪 thank you for the tips girly
literally same, exactly how i grew my hair out. protective styles, natural products and consistency! waist length here we come ✨✨
@@SheroiTaylor Here for it!!!!
I have been doing it for 2 months now, I see a little growth but not that much ☹.
@@SheroiTaylor when you get to waist length, will you finally bust your hair out of jail/ wig cap and wig. .
@@tama3442 Amen 🙏🏽❣️ Amen I really need to hear that right now in Jesus name we pray
Girl I was about say something... Thought u were gonna talk some nonsense about wrapping your hair, which is great if people are actually aiming for damaged hair.
But what u actually did was SPOT ON. I have been twisting my hair under wigs for years now and it works like a charm. The twists do get very flat, undoing during removal is a breeze and u get less tangling when undoing them. Great vid, keep up the good work 👍
beautifully said! thank you 🤍
can you guys tell i was struggling with these nails! LOL now that i took them off it’s sooo much easier to do my hair. look out for my next natural hair tutorial posting in the next couple days 🤍
Ahahah
Thank you so much for this! As a mixed person (Black and latina) who didn't grow up with any Black family members, the world of protective styles was completely foreign to me growing up. So as an adult finally trying learning how to do these things, videos like these have been a life saver! Again thank you so much!!!!
of course ☺️ i completely understand and go you for taking the step to learn!
yess I can actually do this! still can’t cornrow 😫
it’s okay 😭 at least you can do this lol!!
I do this occasionally. It’s much quicker than cornrows. But to secure the twists so they stay, I transition into a single braid at the nape and continue braiding all the way down to the length of the section. As I continue I incorporate the end of the last braid for extra security.
This is such a great idea. I always pay someone to cornrows my hair for under my braids, but I can certainly twist. I don't know why I didn't think of this. Thanks for sharing. 😃
you’re welcome! i know how much cornrows can be a nightmare 🥴 this is def more simple
Thank you so much for this! I am terrible at cornrows and it is very annoying having to ask someone to braid my hair for wig braids! Thanks for thinking of the non braiders!!
i’m glad i could help 🤍
Omg same. I have to try to find someone to braid my hair to put on a wig I hate that
I’ve been looking for a way to lay my hair for wearing wigs but my scalp is so sensitive that traditionally braid downs make my head hurt just looking at them. I think you’ve just changed my life.
omg i’m so glad this method is better for you!
you legit saved me with this video 😭😭 I can’t do cornrows to save my life but I was able to follow this and twist my hair in like 15 minutes?? thank you so so much 🙏🏾😫
oop 15 minutes??? 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾
QUESTION: If you had a wig installation appointment and the hairstylist did your hair underneath in flat twists, what would your thought be? Would you care at all? I’m a wigmaker taking the time to learn how to do installs as well. As some have mentioned flat twists are less stress on the head. For me having fine hair, cornrows have always been so taxing on my hair and twists have given me less breakage from stress.
i wouldn’t mind at all, because at the end it’s the same result, if not better! i would even request for the stylist to do twists if i was going to get an install
@@SheroiTaylor Thank you so much for answering! It helped a lot! How would you want them done pattern-wise?
@@kaitlynnlauren3382 straight back, 10-12 of them.
I think you could aak the client. But I prefer cornrows as they stay put better and help your hair grow out the faster.
Just let them know before doing it. I’d think it would be fine Especially after explaining why they’re better for the scalp/hair vs cornrows
I can cornrow no problem but never learned how to flat twist 💩 I think you may have been the first person to describe it as grabbing a piece of hair every time you take a strand back. I sometimes lose that rhythm and they come out uneven and weird looking. Next time I try it, I’ll follow your instructions. May finally get it down. Thanks! 😊
i hope this works for you!!
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I searched this topic because my hair gets tangled and matted under my wigs then falls out when I detangle it and I don’t even leave it on for long I don’t know how to Cornrow and don’t have a stylist my hair is transitioning which is why I think it gets so matted and I have no idea what to do with I’m going to try this today thank you for your video I am going to subscribe I am still learning but don’t really know how to take care of my hair even at 21 ): my mom gave me relaxers when I was younger so I’ve never known how to take care of my natural hair the internet is a blessing but it’s still hard to figure out what works for me , even though I could go to a salon I’d rather know how to do things myself because in the past I have left the salon unhappy many times plus I work full time
i hope the flat twists work for you love. i know transitioning can be rough you just have to find what works for you! be patient with your hair it’s okay! if you have any questions feel free to dm me on IG @sheroitaylor im happy to help!
@@SheroiTaylor girl they actually did ! My hair wasn’t even dry when wash day came around I had no itching before wash day I didn’t have anywhere near as much fall out no tangling ! Thank you for the method
@@laquilamarie8032 we love to hear it 👏🏾
I am a fan of the flat twist method for multiple reasons. For starters, it is less time consuming which is a big plus and also great for those who haven’t quite mastered how to cornrow their hair. Can save you from having to find someone or even tip to do it. It allows you to properly care for your hair more frequently and aids in protecting from less tension. Perhaps my favorite feat is that it enables you to switch up your style more often than wearing braids for weeks or months at a time. If I want to wear a wig, a half wig, ponytail, go natural or try other styles then it gives that ease of versatility and less restricting, allowing more freedom of exploration and expression. Absolutely adore it! and will be using it more often from now on. Thank you for sharing your way of doing this as there are plenty ways out there to fit everyone’s personal preferences and needs. Keep on supporting that thick luscious texture and taking us along on your journey as well. Tfs!
You are also able to get them as flat as you need them to be depending on thickness and size of twists. Then you can easily take them out at any time and redo or move to the next style. Overall there plenty pros to using this and I just wish I started sooner. I first figured this out around this time last year after cornrowing for so long. I had taken a break from wigs to try other styles and wanted to do a half up half down with a half wig and ponytail combo. I blow dryed and twisted my hair down for the half wig section and it definitely surprised me how flat it was for the style. I think more people should give it a try to see what works best for their texture and help enlighten them about their hair so they don’t feel as limited. It really is so much that can be done with all textures of hair. I love it. May we forever continue to discover, embrace, and uplift the innovation that comes with the beauty that we all behold. It is truly an art form.
I love this! Tried it Friday but did it with wet 4c hair and its the truth! Cornrows mess up my hairline and are itchy.
Glad I saw this, from now on I will do the flat twist on my daughter's hair, so her wig will fit better. Thank you!
ahhh let me know how that works out! 😊
Sheroi Taylor thank you 🌹
@@SheroiTaylor I will let you know
You honestly made braiding so easy just now. I feel like I could do it right after watching this video without even check back. The explanation was amazing.
thank you! glad i could help 🙏🏾
I was telling my husband how doing dishes is actually more entertaining when I have my long nails on. Long nails gets things done. Short nails is great with people. No nails is in bed staring at the wall for hours. 💜 just found you. I’m excited.
LOL definitely relatable 🤍
Really how are y’all able to do that? I can’t do anything with long nails on and that’s why I’ve given up on nails, I just don’t do my nails anymore and that’s disappointing
@@MissTracyyy223 hi. Mine are long but I have extremely long nail beds so not as much hangs off. I used to not be able to deal but now they feel like an extension of my body. I learned to deal by not trimming when I filled. It gave my brain time to adjust.
@@MissTracyyy223 try short nails or just a gel set! then work your way to long if you want. don’t give up ☹️ just find what works for you. should i make a video on doing day to day things with long nails lol 😆
Not even 2 minutes into the video I had to subscribe. You have such a magnetic personality. Great video
aww thank you gorgeous 🤍
There is a difference between flat twist and 2 strand twist. What you demonstrated was 2 strand twist. Flat twists you simply roll the hair the same way without the separation. To clarify. Still a great video.
Thank you for this! I noticed that as I have gotten older, my hair breaks badly in cornrows or braids. Twist are much gentler for my edges. I just didn’t know if I could get away with it under a wig. Thank you!
you're welcome!!
i recently was diagnosed with a form of alopecia and i’m trying to avoid shaving my head until it all falls out. this was super helpful thank you so much
Just starting to wear units and I was worried about trying to braid. This is so so much easier. New subscriber. Thank you.
i’m so glad this helps!! welcome and thank you ☺️🤍
I guess too each own. Twist and cornrows are the same thing to me.
you are so funny, the part about humbling yourself without nails had me rolling! I have never been very good at canerowing my own hair, I used to get my mum to do it but I can't anymore, this is sooo helpful! I really hope it works on my hair cos it's type 3, I will defo try the braiding tip for the ends, thank you!
lol thank you 🤣 i hope it works for you, let me know how it goes!
It's cornrowing...
I just subscribed 😄😄. I have been straightening my hair every two weeks and now I got myself a wig to protect my hair a bit as well as give it a break from the heat so this video has made it very easy for me . As a matter of fact and going to try it tonight. Thank you for taking the time to share this with people like myself 😊. Greetings from Vienna.
🤍🤍much love and thanks! let me know how your hair turns out when you try it 😊
I'm about to wear my 1st lace front & I won't have time to braid my hair so this looks like a good alternative
I use to corn row under my wig, but I’m gonna try this, thanks for the tips 🙏🏽
no problem, this is a great method! let me know how it works out for you 😁
do you rather this or your cornrows?
Interesting concept. I would have liked to see a side by side with a wig on. Also, your hair is blow dried. Wouldn't that make it flatter by default?
i just love watching wig installs, i don’t even watch them to know how it’s just a relaxing process to watch 🤧
i definitely agree
Girl it took me 2hrs but I did it. You the goat for this fasho!
ouuuu yes i’m glad it worked for you 🙌🏾 & thank you!!
This young lady right here has my exact hair on her head like jeez😱..and it’s so beautiful ❤️
Girl this is my go to! I no longer cornrow. And love the quick takedown when it’s wash day 🙌🏾
I’m a white girl who mostly wears lace fronts for cosplay (my skills aren’t good enough for anything else yet, but I’m learning!), with a lot of super fine/slippery 2c/3a hair to hide. It’s been such a journey learning how to properly apply wigs and I’m still such a beginner, but this tutorial is an absolute game changer. My biggest struggle has been finding ways to get my hair to stay put & flat under a wig cap (especially since I couldn’t even do a basic french braid until last year). Most of the wig install tutorials I’ve found start off with cornrows, which had me sweating 😅 I can’t wait to practice this when I get home!! So glad I found your channel!!!
i’m happy i could help! if you flat twist the top and then braid the ends, that will help your hair stay in place if it’s really slippery. for extra hold you can tie those mini black rubber bands at the ends! good luck 🫶🏾
@@SheroiTaylorI'm currently having the same struggle but for a certification course, no unnatural hair colors and I always have color in mine 😭 I don't want to dye over everything and I can't bleach all the color out so I just ordered a lace front wig and I'm starting a learning process. Love the video! I watched a bunch of other tutorials and this way seems so much better. Hope you make it to 100k!
its crazy to me that when im watching this video shes saying how she has 200 subcribers but im watching it when she has over 10k subs
right 🥹😭 so grateful 🤍
You ain't lying my hair grew more when I didn't comb it I have been natural for about 5 years and my inch length is about 20 inches people think it's fake and it's real thick even when flat ironed and your hair is gorgeous and healthy.❤️
yesss! healthy hair! love it
This vid is old so idk if you may see this comment. THANK YOU SO MUCH!!! I always tried the hardest to cornrow my hair, and could never get it. I bought a wig to prevent having to comb my 4c hair everyday for school/work (which breaks my hair). I was highkey suffering, not knowing how to do a good foundation for my wig to stay flat. This video is a God-send. Thank you so much❤❤❤
wow, i can cornrow but I have trouble doing it to my own head. This is a life saver. I literally did it as you were doing it. took 1 minute to learn. THANK YOU QUEEN
Video starts at 5:53
Not sure it flat twist will be better. Will try with my very first wig. Not a wig person, but I am growing out my fro and found a natural looking wig that I like. I hope this works!
me too!! exact same thing i’m boutta do
Also you can take the flat twists down & will be a cute twist out😁
As someone who can’t cornrow to save my life, you just saved me so much stress. I kept thinking I had to eh able to in order to put this wig on 😭
lol no you can do this! glad i could help ☺️
I’m mixed but I never knew my dads side of the family, so every single birthday or Christmas I would get hair straighteners or gadgets or they’d take me to get my hair relaxed. I’m really trying to embrace my natural hair but I have no idea what I’m doing. I can braid my daughters hair fine but mine?! Forget it haha thank you for showing this🙏🏻 I know it’s three years later but you’re still showing us how it’s done!
period sis that 100K is coming
p e r i o d you see the vision 🤩
Being mixed (black/filipino), I didn’t grow up around people that could teach me how to braid my own hair. Or anyone that knew how to help me just maintain my natural hair. This method is such a godsend. So thank you!
I'm black and Filipino as well so I feel you!
so thankful for this video ! i been natural for 4 yrs now after my first big chop and i felt it when you said your mom said to leave it alone, cus i was doing THE MOST daily! 😂 but anyway i have 3c hair and i go 2 weeks sometimes w/o washing - sometimes i like to do my wash and sets buuuuut dont wanna damage my hair, so i wanna be able to install a wig but dont wanna look cray! tyyyyyyyy cus i can’t cornrow for nothing lol i appreciate this! your hair is beautiful , thick and very moisturized ! God bless it and you and your channel ! 🙏🏼✨
thank you 😊
you were yapping like crazy and i was a bit exasperated, but here it is, a free video that even I was able to follow. thanks
youre welcome 😌
I loveeee your personality lol I feel like we are real friends ,❤️❤️ you are amazing my love and never forget that.
that’s cause we are real friends 😊🤍🤍 thank you so much 🤍🤍
Thank you so much. You have no idea how bad I was stressing trying to find someone to braid my hair down before I install my wigs. Now I can do it all myself
Girl you helped me become wayyy more confident in my wig abilities bc I suckkkk at cornrows lol ; I’m a new RUclipsr & I love the energy you give but girl keep serving these videos , ❤️❤️ new subscriber 💋🥰 much love xx
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Sissss where have you been for the past year of my natural hair journey??? So long story short, i can to RUclips and type in two braids under a bob wig🤣 and your video was the first to pop up. II’m on my second twist and I want to literally cry because I’ve been wearing braids under my wigs and it takes forever because my hair so thick. Let me subscribe now and get back to my hair. I’ll be back in 25 minutes so I can talk to you honey and order some oil. I’m just so happy and excited you made this video🥰🥰Thank you and Thank you God🙏🏾🎉🎊
LOL i love this 🤍 thank you so much! i’m so glad you found my video🥰!!! let me know how your twists come out! thick hair problems 😭
@@SheroiTaylor you’re welcome, they came out sooo good. I had a problem twisting it on the left side. The right side is so neat. The left side, I need more practice. It’s kinna hard to do my left side. Other then that it cut my time in half as well as its not pulling on my edges. Yesss thanks again for this awesome video. I thank God for you and people like you for making videos like this to help people like me out. 🎉🙏🏾🙏🏾🎊 right thick hair problems
This is giving me the option to do two strand twist under my wigs. I find that it breaks more with the braids . I did it once before and my hair grew so nicely under my wigs. Time for me to go back doing the twists again. Thanks so much for this tutorial!😊
Your hair looks pretty just in twists! Wow! Thank you for this tutorial. Been doing cornrows for years. Now I will try this new technique! Thank you!❤
Your natural hair looks great, full, waved on a side, and beautiful just out of a bun!
thank you lovely 🤍
You just taught me something new!! Just started my flat twists and I love them already. Thank you❤️
glad i could help ☺️
It “makes sense” because flat twists are as old as cornrowing. They’re not new. :)
This is so much better than cornrows! I cannot cornrow for the life of me and when I have some else do them it’s always too tight. This is a life saver my wig life as I let my natural hair grow out. ❤
When you released your hair from the scruncii it was a wondrous halo of hair. My man in the 60’s had an Afro and you are rockin that Angela Davis style. So beautiful naturally.
thank you! 🤍🤍
I never thought of this I cut my hair because it was so hard to braid it myself.
Thank you !
Glad I could help!
Never thought about twist until now 🤔I will definitely try your method. Thanks girl!!
Hun reach out to the hair oil company and ask for an affiliate link, this video has almost half a million views. Get that bag!!
Subscribed!
Been looking for a video like this forever! I’ve not had success with most flat twist videos out here because they aren’t easy to follow. So glad I found you. Video is so simple to follow and relatable. Well done!
thank you, im so glad i could help!
Hey! Thank you so much. I’m doing this now and although it’s far from perfect(I suck at doing my hair) it’s really helping. I almost can’t believe I’m doing it. I’ve had to have other people braid down my hair for years
After watching this twice you have a new subscriber here. Growing out a buzz cut and can't cornrow! All the other videos always show how to CORNROW, which is horrible for the hair! I'm definitely going to try this this week. I'm new to full lace wigs, mine came yesterday, and I can't wait to wear it this fall. Now to practice installing the wig lol! Cheers 🍻 👍 😀 🥂 👏 ✌️!
Your hair looks so soft and healthy I’m jealous 😩💕
thank you!! but don’t be 😭 check out some of my other videos about what i put in my hair!!
@@SheroiTaylor of course🥰
Yeah I do flat twists too instead of braids for the same reason. I’m not good at cornrows, it takes too long to do cornrows, plus I can take them down and wear them as a twist out for another look before wash day.
right! so many upsides to this
thank you for saying as long as it stays, i did it. my mom always told me i can’t braid so the affirmation made me feel good :)
I braid better than I flat twist. But I definitely see where you are going and when my hair grows out I’ll try this.
Yes I have been doing this for ten years now and I add a little gel so it will hold the form of the twist as well. Not the dry hair
Thank you. I will be doing flat twist from now on. And thanks thanks thanks on showing me how to do the back of the twists since my hair is very long and there is always a bump at the back of my head when I wear short wigs.
I agree when you wear wigs or protective style your hair grows like crazy. My hair is down to my back due to this. Great tutorial
right! thank you 🙏
I just surfed into your page from a search for how to braid down hair for wigs. You asked “are you watching my page and have not subscribed. I laughed so hard cause that was me. I am definitely subscribing. I use that leave my hair alone principal too. Cause our hair does it’s own thing we just have to nurture it and love. Glad your page came up.
LOL i’m glad to have you here 🤍☺️
I like your idea of flat twist styling the hair under a wig. I will try it. Thank you so much!
you’re welcome 🤍
I love how you say your hair has been prospering😂
😂 thriving and prospering 🙌🏾
I never thought of doing this, but it definitely saves on time!! Thanks Sis
Can you do this on wet hair? I really want to try no heat to see if my hair can get thicker and longer. Or maybe use the “stretchers and let it sit dry? This video is great!!!
yes! although it’s better to work on damp hair than wet because when your hair is too wet it can break off easier. but this method will definitely help you retain length
@@SheroiTaylor Thank you
This IS the video I needed to see giving me a way to protect my hair!!!
I can't seem to master cornrows. You are awesome 👌
thank you! i’m glad you found this useful
Thanks so much!! Found this video on accident and it’s about to change my life!!!! You don’t even know girl!! God is good
I agree!!! I can only flat twist but I like it better.
I just started doing this 2 months ago. Flat twist are the best for me!
New Subbie!!! I have ccca alopecia, so bringing the wigs back for fall and winter and I always have trouble with hair care under the wigs if my niece can’t cornrow it for me. Looking forward to trying the twists.
oouuu let me know how the twists work for you 👀
GIRL!!! Thank you for this. This was the best tutorial!!!!
You are insanely beautiful 💜 I’m terrible at hair and want to start wearing wigs. I’m excited to try this method because I can cornrow 😭
you’re so sweet 🤍 thank you lovely
I discovered inverted cornrows (fish tail vibe) the bulk of the braid is trailing through the underside of the row that is braided down. Then pop your wig on. I usually wear a wig with bangs. 😇
I do loose braids similar to what she’s doing. These type of styles flatten under the wig after a day or 2 so it comes out looking really nice
I love the big blow dried hair! So pretty!
thank you 🤍🤍
I know this is an old video but just from your personality I subscribed and I can’t wait to use this method today
Been doing this for years!
Ooo 15 seconds in and I’m already loving the vibes
Miss girl ..... you are .. A .. LIFE SAVERRRR
thank you so much!!!! trying this TODAY for my first wig install EVER!!! so excited for my lace front era lmfao
yesss lace front era i love that
I'm starting my very first wig install today lmao I'm crying
Tysm😭 I have a wig that I’m going to wear for my graduation and prom but my head is sensitive as hell you just opened a new way for me..Def subscribed
i’m so glad i could help 😌