Havana twist is a protective hairstyle like dreadlocks and Senegalese twists that black women use to keep their hair safe and healthy. This is a hairstyle in which two strands of hair are twisted together to create a rope-like appearance. They are typically larger than traditional twists and are named after the city of Havana, Cuba, where they are commonly worn.
This is a pretty hairstyle that can look stunning. However, there are ways to style this hair because it cannot be left as it is. This article will tell you how to style your Havana twists, so you can learn more about this hairstyle before committing to it.
Will there be any Havana twist faux locks?
Yes, there are Havana twist faux locks. These are variations of the traditional Havana twists.
Havana twists and faux locs involve twisting the hair into a similar rope-like texture as traditional Havana twists, but instead of leaving the twists loose, they are wrapped around the natural hair to create the appearance of dreadlocks or locs. This style is achieved using synthetic hair extensions, which are wrapped around the natural hair to create the locs. Havana Twists faux locs are a popular protective style for people with natural hair who want a low-maintenance yet stylish look that can last for several weeks.
How to style Havana twists
There are many hairstyles that you can do with Havana twists. In fact, every normal hairstyle can be done with these twists with a little creativity. Here are the top 5 hairstyles that can be done while having Havana twists in your hair.
Half up and half down
This is a classic hairstyle that is very easy to do as well. You should start by making sure that the hair is clean and straight.
Now, section the top half of your hair by starting right above your ears and pulling all of the hair up to the crown of your head. Then you should tie the hair with a hair band. You can keep the hair in a bun or pull it out into a small ponytail. Keep the rest of the hair down, and you are done. This is a very easy chick hairstyle.
Bun hairstyle
Another easy Havana hairstyle is the bun. This has only one step.
You take all your hair and tie it at the nape of your neck or at the top of your neck, depending on where you want it to be. You can style it in such a way that your twists are visible and wrapped around the bun, which elevates this look. If you want, you can also pull one section of twist from each side of your head to have some hair frame your face. It can be very feminine and unique.
A ponytail
Since your hair is already twisted, simple hairstyles look the best. If you try more complicated and intricate hairstyles, they will just not show up that well. not to mention that it will be very hard to do them. Lucky for you, even simple hairstyles with Havana twists look stunning.
A basic ponytail, with all your hair swept back at the crown of your head or a little lower, is a great hairstyle option for people with Havana twists. Like with the buns, getting two sections of the front twisted out to frame your face is another way to make it look more feminine. Also, you can take one twist and wrap it around the ponytail where the band is to hide the band, which can make the hairstyle look more out of place.
Space buns
Buns and ponytails are very easy to do with Havana twists. And space buns are a very cute hairstyle that can look even cuter with Havana twists.
To start off, you have to section the twists from the middle. Now, just like the buns, take one side of the hair and twist it into a bun, and make sure it is in place using lots of bobby pins. Repeat on the other side of the head. The most important part of this hairstyle is to make sure that the buns are equal. Also, the buns could be at the nape of your neck or towards the top of your head, depending on what you prefer. This is a little harder to style, but totally worth it.
Side Ponytail
This is the same as a normal ponytail, with a small difference. Unlike space buns, it is a much simpler hairstyle.
Simply put all your hair on one side of your head. A side part works better than a middle part for a side ponytail; it is generally a part away from where you have gathered your hair. After that, simply tie the hair with a hair band. It is a low-maintenance hairstyle that is best for putting your hair away from your face. If you do it loosely, it looks very feminine and pretty.
Now you know 5 simple hairstyles that you can do. However, with Havana twists, you can leave your hair as it is because it already looks stunning. You can add beads while twisting your hair to make it unique and extra. These beads will also elevate any simple hairstyle that you choose.
How do you do a Havana twist on natural hair?
You can do a Havana twist on natural hair very easily. Here are the basic steps:
Step 1
The first step is to make sure that your hair is clean and combed through. This means washing your hair beforehand and then combing it with a rattail comb.
Step 2
Now the next step is to section the hair into four parts and then section the four parts into four parts. Take these sections and dampen them or apply leave-in conditioner but make sure it’s not too slippery and greasy.
Step 3
Now take one piece of extensions and fold it in half. Place it in between two strands of natural hair from one section. Twist the two sections of hair around the extension, and then take the two sections after the extension is done and twist them together with each other.
Step 4
Repeat for the rest of the sections. Then seal off all the sections by dipping them in very hot water and letting the hair dry. If you want to add beads, do it before sealing the strands, and you are done.
How to crochet Havana twist?
Well, crochet Havana twist is when the traditional Havana twists are installed using a crochet needle instead of the traditional twisting method.
You start off by making sure your hair is clean. After that, take the hair extension like you would normally and use the crochet needle to pull the folded extension through the natural hair section until the loop is at the root of your hair. Take the two ends of the extension and pull them through the loop to create a knot. Now you need to continue crocheting the hair extensions onto your natural hair until all of it is covered.
After that, you are done, and if you want, you can also trim your hair. This is a better-suited method for professionals since it’s more complicated.
Are hair extensions needed for the Havana twist?
Generally, Havana twists are done with extensions using kanekalon hair or Marley’s hair, which gives the rope-like finish. However, if you want, you can do it with natural hair as well, although the result may not be as pretty.
You repeat the steps above, but the sectioned hair pieces are then further divided into two and twisted around each other instead of the extension. It is important to twist them as tightly as possible, then use a rubber band to seal the ends and set the twists using a dryer. You cannot seal the ends since it is not extensions or real hair.
Conclusion
Now you know all the ways Havana twists can be styled and why people prefer getting these twists. You can also try this at home, as it is pretty easy to do, except for crocheting the twists, which is pretty hard. Hopefully, this article was helpful in answering all your questions regarding this cool protective hairstyle.
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