How To Do CurlyNikki’s Twist-n-Curl

Many of you have asked to see exactly how many twists I do for the Twist-n-Curl (it has changed since the video last year), and exactly where I place them. So, here you go!

I continue to use my old faithful routine — co-wash and detangle with Herbal Essence Totally Twisted conditioner or Trader Joe’s Tea Tree Tingle conditioner, using fingers only. I then apply DevaCare One Condition and DevaCurl Set it Free to style. It takes me 30 minutes to condition and detangle, and only 15 to twist. I allow my hair to dry overnight, and I take it down and fluff in the morning. Deva gives me excellent, consistent results — shiny, defined, moisturized, and voluminous.

Nikki's Twist-N-Curl

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Twist placement

I divide my hair in half, and do 5 twists per side. I have a hard time twisting in the back of my head, so it usually takes a lot of fluffing to hide the part and flatness in the back.

Per side

Two twists in the back, one twist above my ear, and two in the front (one framing my face, and one at the crown).

The Take Down

Twists removed but not fluffed.

Fluffed hair

I’m going to make another video soon on how I fluff. I don’t really split the curls in half…I just gently run my fingers from the the root down toward the curl (but stop before getting to the ends). This action separates and adds volume without causing frizz.