KNOCKOUT TWIST-OUT TUTORIAL

Curly, Coily & Kinky Hair Types

With a little patience, the right tools and technique you can achieve the perfect twists for a knockout Twist Out style.

YOU WILL NEED:

• A good Leave-in conditioning cream like MARSHMELLOW Leave-in Conditioning Cream (Regular or Firm Hold)

• Styling Mousse or Setting Foam (optional)

• Detangling brush or wide-tooth comb (optional)

• Spray bottle with cool water (or access to water to rehydrate as needed)

• Hair clips for sectioning

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LET’S PREP THE HAIR!

1. Section the hair into 4 or more manageable parts, depending on the density and thickness of your hair. (8 sections work well) Secure each section with clips.

2. Apply leave-in conditioning cream to each section. Use your fingers and palms to smooth it through thoroughly. If using a brush or comb, follow with gentle detangling and re-clip each section.

• Tip: If hair feels dry, lightly mist with water as you work the product in. The hair should feel soft and have “slip” for best results.

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LET’S GET TWISTED!

Working from the back of your head and moving section by section:

3. Decide your twist size and seperate your first section accordingly. Twists should hold well. (If your twist is unraveling, try a smaller amount of hair.) If you are not using another product, go to step 6.

4. Apply your styling product if using one: Dip your fingers into a small amount of cream or pudding and smooth through the section.

5. (Optional) Add Mousse or Foam: Pump once and apply to the section for extra hold and definition. If hair feels dry, mist lightly with water.

6. Twist: Separate into two even strands and begin twisting like a rope snugly but comfortably down to the ends.

• To finish, coil the last inch around your finger to secure the ends.

7. Repeat the process until all sections are completely twisted.

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LET’S DRY THE HAIR!

Choose your drying method:

• Sit under a hard hooded dryer

• Use a soft bonnet dryer

• Diffuse with a blow dryer and diffuser attachment

• Air dry (this method may take the longest)

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LET’S STYLE

8. Once hair is 100% dry, apply a small amount of natural oil (like Fusion oil blend, fractionated coconut oil, olive oil, or grapeseed oil) to your hands.

9. Carefully unravel each twist to reveal definition. Then, if desired, separate the strands further to achieve your preferred fullness.

• Reminders:

• Decide on your part (middle, side, or no part) before beginning your twists for optimal styling results.

• Hair will shrink several inches while drying. This is normal.

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MAINTENANCE

To preserve your twist-out style:

1. Wrap your hair at night with a satin or silk scarf in one of the following ways:

• Downward wrap for defined curls

• Pineapple (high puff) to maintain volume

2. Refresh by misting lightly with water and re-twisting small sections if needed. Allow to fully dry before untwisting.

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