Twist Out Method 101: How-To and Maintaining

Re-Upload Original Upload Date: September 20, 2010
I maintain a twist-out for weeks by using this "scrunchie" method. I usually can do the "scrunchie" method for three days in a row before having to re-twist! (Perfect for my lazy days!) Also, it helps to elongate the hair!
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[@sheyennemcghee662]

You never know how much hair you have until you try to twist it.......

[@kiml1226]

@@cooliipie maybe because she has big lips and what's with those emojis.

[@cooliipie]

@@kiml1226 that's bone structure, not lips

[@kiml1226]

@@cooliipie if you knew then why ask the question? Also, I'm asking again why put those emojis?

[@Rosannasfriend]

Still useful almost 5 years later!

[@adetolaadebayo3869]

Still useful almost 10 years later!!

[@MizDeVeaux85]

Watching this in 2019!! Been on my hair journey for about 5 months and still haven’t perfected my twist out.. had an emotional breakdown this morning then found this video!! Thank you so so much from the bottom of my heart ❤️ I can’t even begin to explain how this 7 minute video helped me out and saved my hair journey. I was ready to give up. Thank you 🙏🏿

[@SunnieBe1]

Coming back to this video in 2019

[@H_ani101]

2020❤

[@allym.6310]

2020 😂

[@ANGELSLVME]

I’m 2020, worst year ever, ready for 2021!

[@DarLa0341]

2020

[@lorenzo6899]

And 2021 ah good ol days

[@imgrownforreal]

aaaaaw lil natural85 sounding like a teenager. You have changed so much!

[@gabsradience1]

imgrownforreal she's grown so much!

[@wheresthelambsauce8273]

**Whitney

[@shantia_30]

I know this is an older video but I just wanted to thank you!! After months of struggling with how to maintain my twist outs without having to re twist my hair every night, I finally got it! I will be 12 months natural this Saturday, March 7th and im super excited that I am finally getting this natural thing down. I watch all your videos all the time, but I guess the other day it clicked! I'm currently on 3rd day hair and I'm loving it! Thank you so much! You are truly my hair inspiration!

[@peachmilkshake_]

You saved me from looking busted on the first day of school. Thank you

[@user-it8kw3wy2y]

Same! 😂 We owe you Whitney

[@QueenBaha]

🌸 just picked out my locs and I have to tell ya the old videos are just as helpful & relevant as the new ones 💃🏽 I’m a subscriber from waaaaay back in these times and I’m so grateful for you 💗💗💗💗💗

[@keke6924]

This ponytail method has literally changed my nighttime routine so drastically. Never could keep my ends from matting up without retwisting all my hair. I have been doing this for a few weeks and I think I am losing less hair now. Never would have thought to twist the ponytail. Thank you!!

[@amberpkeyes]

I was just about to give up on going natural until I found your videos. They gave me hope. I tried your homemade hot oil treatment and aloe vera juice and the twist-out (which I have never done before)! But this morning I wake up and my hair has never felt so soft and manageable. Thank you so much for the videos and sharing your recipes. I have a new found strength to go all the way with my natural look.

[@ashleyf6891]

Now that my hair is a little longer, I finally gave this a try. It took me forever, and I struggled a little, but I got it down. It was literally the best twist out I've done!!! It fell perfectly with little manipulation! THANK YOU!!!

[@neoniastarz]

I have decided to embrace my natural hair after ten years of relaxers + weaves and I have to say: thank you SO much!! The information you share is amazing, really useful, and you're such a good communicator (not to mention gorgeous!). Seriously, thank you for sharing. People like you make this planet (and my hair) beautiful! Peace + love to everyone struggling with afro hair, one day you will realise what a wonderful blessing it is :) It's taken me 23 years, but I'm so excited for my hair now

[@Trenty39]

Did this and it was awesome. My twist out was so define and awesome but I did it on wet hair though. Best twist out I ever did. Thank you.

[@shaywildflower1274]

love watching your older hair videos, reminds me of the stage I am at now. love all your channels.

[@kakalukium]

I am so glad you say "OUR HAIR" in your videos. I feel like such an outcast with my curly hair from time to time, and it feels as if nobody talks to me when they talk about hair. Thank you for that.

[@nmbr1analyst]

Girl... your twist out guidance is spot on! Nice technique, straight to the point steps. I love it! You rock!

[@meldenyse1970]

Love your videos. Your directions are so simple and covers all bases (what to do at night, the next morning, etc).

[@samclarinet3]

It has been a year since I tried this method. When I tried this method, I became very frustrated, and my hair did not turn out right. Recently I decided to try this method again and my hair turned out so much better! It's not perfect, but in the future I will become better at it! I am definitely doing this method again. I get more definition, and it's way better than doing two strand twists.

[@c.m.2973]

I find that a little Eco styler gel works wonders to tame the frizz

[@FDRstar]

Naptural85 is the reason I went natural because she made it so easy and fun. One year after my big chop, and I love my hair...Preshrink and all.(smile) I have fine, and for now thin hair but my little girl hair is thick and strong like Naptural85 and she is enjoying just being herself with it. Because this hair journey is something that I share with my daughter it helps bring us even closer. Thank you Naptural85. Forever Grateful, Rachel

[@heartbreakeroxx]

I did my first twist-out today and I am officially ADDICTED!! I can't believe how long my hair has gotten, and now that I have found your videos I'm going to have so much fun styling my hair tonight :)

[@valgals007]

I just love me some you Naptural85!! Wondering if my hair will ever get that length!! Not trying to compare but just loving your hair!! Thanks for sharing your natural hair journey with all of us!!! Love you and your heart, husband and children!!! Keep on keeping on girlfriend. ALL MY LOVE!!!

[@kairifan12]

The OG right here

[@kairifan12]

@Leyla Ay gtf

[@msngr2]

These are excellent tips and advice, without a doubt. By far one of the best twist outs tutorial videos I've ever seen. Beautiful, healthy hair! Thank you for sharing.

[@tropie71]

I simply LOVE your channel. I watch video after video and learn something new each and every time. Thank you for all that you do! Such a blessing!

[@joellewilliams5262]

Wow I'm watching in 2015 and I'm not going to say her hair was short back then but it has REALLY grown!!!!!

[@trianna2008]

I've found my length yay! I always like to match my length with yours as I notice some of your methods change as your hair grows longer so it gives me a good place to start when considering certain techniques etc.

[@princesaapacible]

I just saw your Tutorial yesterday, I tried it last night and cannot believe the results. I am so happy. This is the look I have been trying to achieve ever since stopped pressing my natural hair regularily in 2001. Finally a tuturial that was thorough and made sense by a chica with my kind of curl. Thank you so very much!

[@teeray9893]

OMG!!! Love, love love you!! You really take us to school on natural hair. I am so excited to get started- because of you I am no longer afraid of dealing with and appreciating my natural hair. You are beautiful and your hair is gorgeous!!! Thank you sooo much for sharing with us.

[@chocolatechunks07]

All of your videos are excellent 😘

[@micarae]

Yay!!!! Over a million views! Congratulations! !! Keep teaching lady! ;)

[@Skelet0nL0rd]

Your hair is gorgeous! Your videos are inspiring, uplifting and motivating. The more I watch, the more I fall in love with my hair. I can't wait to start trying these styles and techniques!

[@mzbuttamel]

Your videos are so helpful. Even though my hair is not all the way natural yet (I've been natural for almost 10 months now) your styles and techniques work on my hair. Please keep the videos coming. Thanks for all your help

[@kerducky]

2 Thumbs Up! I just tried this method again, this time to wear in public, can't wait to reveal my results in the morning! It's crazy in 2010, I didn't even know that you or YT hair channels existed! You've been doing an AWESOME job for a long time! You sure have helped me! Your subscriber rate just keeps growing and growing, last week you were at like 414K, now it's 420K+ ! Keep up the great work Whitney!

[@TineshaDana871i]

I love this hair. I've been individually twisting my hair and it takes SO LONG!!! This seems to be a slightly easier way to do a twist out. The results are gorgeous. I hope mine will be that nice...I'll be trying it out in a few days. wish me luck!

[@RoxyMuffin]

I absolutely love how this makes your hair look!

[@Discodumpling]

Exceptional natural hair! I've been natuarl for 4+ years and your channel is THE MOST EXCITING thing i've come across in a long time! Bless up & thank you sis :)

[@powerpuff4ever]

It's been five years so this is obvious, but she sounds so young in this video aww

[@5pctLowBattery]

An oldie but goodie

[@SpiritedHippie]

I was just watching your most recent fishtail tutorial and wondered to myself how to braid like you do; taking small sections from the bottom. Now I know. I looked over and to my surprise the exact video I needed was there waiting to be clicked on! PURE Awesomeness. Can't wait to try it on my daughter Scarlett's hair when she gets home from school. Peace and LOVE! THANKS!!!!!!!!!!!

[@gammainme]

i just want to hug you! i have been doing twists FOREVER and w/ your tutorial i am finally get the results i want- thank you sooooo much! still working on the techniue but in due time. thanks again!!!

[@stay_blessed23]

You voice was so much higher in this video than your current ones, lol!

[@imcarressa]

@@cooliipie Oof I see it now

[@beadydani]

Do you have any tips for people with fizzy hair like me, thanks. Great video BTW.

[@RochelletheRealtor]

I love that this video is still available so many years later. I wasn’t even natural when it came out. But I’ll be doing this tonight. Thanks!

[@KierraMCrews]

This was made almost 8 years ago and it is still extremely helpful! Thanks so much for all of your videos then and now! XOXO

[@autumntayyy1046]

I'm just sitting here like "All i wanted to do today was read manga" :(( but i still wanna look beautiful the struggle Dx

[@onesupergeek437]

Same

[@sayajibrown6197]

Freaking same

[@graspinq3682]

Same

[@Pulapaws]

autumntayyy lol i feel u

[@sincerelyaninsomniac...4314]

Hi! I'm 15 and I decided to go natural, I've been natural for 3 months now and I'm not very good at doing my hair to be honest but I really want to be natural and stay that way! Any advice for a teenage beginner?

[@Carpathianpixie]

Congrats! Dont worry, I've been natural for over 3 years now and im still not good at doing my hair, lol. I stick to wash and gos, they're easy and and way faster but when I was transitioning braid-outs were my best friend. I used to do about 10-12 cornrows on my head at night and then when i woke up in the morning my hair would be good to go. Now, granted it took about an hour to braid my hair up but all i had to do was tie it up at night and it could last me a few days until i had to do it again. Just make sure to properly moisturize it the first time and it'll stay soft and moist. P.S. sorry for the long response

[@sincerelyaninsomniac...4314]

Thank you for the advice! (P.S.) Do I have to use a specific type of oil or grease to moisturize my hair? I've been using carrot oil...

[@yellowshelbs0318]

ive been natural my 22 years of life and started doing my own hair in high school. the best advice i have is find products(shampoo and conditioner) that work for your hair and for styles trial and error works best. as for moisture always apply your oils last because any other moisture like water will evaporate by itself but oil on top the oil seals in the water. coconut and almond oil are my favorites. very moisturizing without getting to greasy

[@TheCocoonline]

check out honestly erica's channel for washing tips, keep your hair stretched, use a leave in conditioner to maintain moisture, and learn how to do two strand twists. avoid using a comb to reduce breakage--finger detangle instead. good luck!

[@sincerelyaninsomniac...4314]

Thanks for the advice!!

[@kristennreynolds]

Just wanted to say thank you for this Naptural85! I thought I was doing it wrong intially, but the results were fantastic. I couldn't keep my hands out of my hair because the twist out was so defined. Thank you so much!

[@pistachioonut]

what reason could anyone possible have for disliking these videos? she is possible the most helpful and informative natural guru on here.

[@fyusha9466]

i had to come back and see this for old times sake

[@rochellecalisa8447]

Watching in 2019

[@everponderingstar]

This tutorial is great! I love that you tell us why you like flat twisting better. I wish I had seen your video before I tried. I also love that you explain how to do the flat twist in detail. I can not do my own hair well and this definitely helps. Thanks!

[@MsBjjenkins]

thanks so much for blessing me with this video. This twist out method gave me AMAZING results. I minimized my frizz tremendously!!! God bless you!

[@apachette07]

Now if I could just learn how to part first...lol. Yeah that's right. I'm almost 29 and don't know how to part. But I've been natural for almost 5 yrs. How I've made it this far is beyond me lol. Great video btw. Wish I could attempt it!

[@TheLovelynicci]

Lmao me too i hate parting. I can only part down the middle. Lol! You're not alone.

[@apachette07]

Lol at least you can do that. Mine looks like I did it with my feet. I just politely swing by my mom's house and let her hook me up lol.

[@bohakasha]

apachette07 lol, I like that last part. She 'politely' swing down to her moms Don't You mean you ran through the door crying "mama I need help, pls". Hehe

[@apachette07]

You trying to throw slugs? bohakasha

[@bohakasha]

No slugs here sister, just keeping to a light joke

[@wd9208]

Great arms!!!

[@KettiexD]

Right?? Those back muscles!

[@jenniferbrown3534]

Thanks to you, I was able to do my very first twist out 😊 And I was able to successfully trim my ends while my hair was damp! You are wonderful and thank you for taking the time out to do these tutorials!!!

[@caramelala06]

You are an inspiration and life saver right now! I can tell you have such a beautiful, positive spirit. I pray for health and happiness for you and your family (congrats on the baby!) My hair and I thank ya!! God Bless

[@TiungeiaRichardson]

1,052,233 views!! Flawless!! ;)

[@ashleydw85]

And over 10k more in a week!

[@micarae]

I know right!? Naptural85 is fabulous and on fire! Keep educating, I am so giddy right now!:)

[@sohailbutt4380]

Ash Williams

[@msnnbc]

Go Whitney!

[@royalty2282]

Who's watching in 2017

[@missstorme2771]

2018 😋

[@toluadewole2683]

2018😉

[@rhodealexandre6583]

Royalty 2018

[@BZ1610]

2018!! 😊😊

[@Llupe9021]

Me

[@iiLoveNetta]

I have never seen this method of doing two strand twist and I love your results. I am going to try this tonight!

[@c2m3d81]

I used that method of twist outs last night and I LOVE how my hair looks. It really cut my time down soooooo much! My fro is short but it has that volume I've been tryin to achieve doing it the old way and with less frizz and fuzz :-). Thank you and so many other ladies like you who post such helpful videos on how we should take care of our hair. Blessing to you!! :-)

[@ms.frazier5765]

8 yrs ago my hair looked like this too! Only problem is...8 yrs later my hair is still this length🙄😕

[@RandomlyCJ]

Don't know how I got in this time machine just now. Look at that baby face. Lol.

[@Babbleberry91]

your twisting method is GOLD!!! I'll never go back to regular two strand twists for my twist-outs!! Thank youuuuuu!

[@Tarantulegs]

Cool! I've watched this several times in between trying my own twists, and I learn something new every time!

[@kimopple]

I have 4c hair, my hair wont last for a next day lol

[@ladyjazz101]

5:38 your arm muscles though!

[@Uniquechild26]

I've always had the issues when it came to pulling apart my twist out!!! Thanks to you I no longer have that problem! Tried this last night took it down today and perfect!!! Tying to scrunchie method tonight to see how that works out. Thank you!!!

[@AveIvy]

I wore my hair this way on Monday and it was so cute. So glad it's grown and and now has some versitility. Thanks Naptural!!

[@American-Niiji-Girl]

Mario Datzit This is an older video, you can tell cause her hairs obviously longer now lmao, but its another way of doing a twist out.

[@ameriqueindienindigene9096]

SHE'S A GIRL? WOW! SHE LOOKS LIKE A 15 YR OLD. BOY...

[@American-Niiji-Girl]

Mario Datzit BLIND!!!!!

[@ameriqueindienindigene9096]

Indigo Child HAHAHA! I SWEAR, IF YOU SEEN THEM? YOU'LL THINK THAT TOO.

[@petakearney9098]

Love this!:) thanks for sharing:)

[@American-Niiji-Girl]

Mario Datzit lmao y'all might be related, never know.

[@oliden4977]

my hair looks crazy if i even try to go 2 nights without twisting.

[@etam1616]

You must be some kind of genius! The fact that you came up with this twisting method is very impressive! I'll be using this when I go natural this year. Thanks!

[@kiddstock]

I love the way your hair looks. I'm gonna try this method tomorrow. Thanks for uploading!!!

[@jayjayb9325]

Your voice sounded so much different back then lol

[@CKFIERCE1]

I noticed that too! lol

[@TheHabby]

Your videos, this one in particular, are some of the first videos I watched that actually motivated me to stop straightening my already relaxer damaged hair and to really work towards a healthier care routine for my hair. That was about three years ago. Now I know how to protect my hair when straightening and know not to overdue it. Now I have become confident enough with my natural texture and have gone as far as to start my own channel, I just wanted to drop in and say thank you.

[@katw.5335]

Thanks for simplifying your technique and the hair came out beautiful

[@MUALarisa]

I used this method last night and am happy to say, the results are awesome!!!

[@Look2Good2Binnocent]

Nevermind! I got it. Love your vids. LOVE them. I've been making your shea butter, coconut oil, etc mix for months. It does WONDERS for my mom's hair. She was hospitalized early last yr because she had very very low iron, and it took a toll on her hair. She cut most of it off, and your mix just omg. Her hair is like I've NEVER seen it! She says it's back to way it was before she had kids! Everyone in my fam thinks I'm some guru and I'm like "Not me! This woman on youtube!" THANK YOU!

[@tirzahingram-johnson7232]

You are awesome! Your vids are short to the point and you make it look so easy! I have five daughters and I still can't do hair. I'll keep watching you & keep trying! Thanks!

[@LBMM4]

you're a complete genius! Doing your twists like this looks so much smarter! I am going to try this ASAP I hope it works for my wavy hair

[@whitneys21]

I finally get to try this method now that my hair is a little bit longer. I'm 8mths post BC. Thanks for this video! I LOVE your daily vlogs. You have a beautiful family. God Bless!

[@Fabulous1993]

You're soo straight to the point. I love it! This was very helpful. Thanks

[@ignorningstupid]

This video gave me so much life 🙌🏾😭🙌🏾😭🙌🏾 I just cut my locs outlast week and I'm seeing my hair texture is very similar to yours. Very excited to try this!!

[@coaluck]

this helped a lot. i like how u did the twist out and jusr didnt leave us hanging with what to do for day 2 then mentioned what do once it looks old. great tutorial

[@innervisions100]

Wow, this is an EXCELLENT method! I can't wait to try it!

[@smiller4659]

I did this and got lots of compliments. It's my go-to now.

[@msgrambling01]

I have to tell you i finally cut the rest of my permed end after 18 MONTHS!! of transitioning. the first style i used was this method and.. i .. LOVED IT!!!! OMG it was effortless & easy! I loved it and i love you for it.. youre wonderful!! love u!!

[@holaannettemarie9289]

I tried this and it works WAY better than two strand twists. THANK YOU SO MUCH!!!!

[@robinfranklin3711]

Thank you, this method is a tremendous help for me, since I have so much pain in my hands. This condenses the time I have to work with my hair. I also like your method when taking out your hair limiting the fuzz & the look is fresh and fantastic looking. Thank you so much for sharing your skill(s) and knowledge. I appreciate it!

[@bamagirlj30]

Not only is this method one I'm going to try, but I love the way you presented the video. Just jumped right in without all the annoying chitter-chatter. THANKS!

[@AllAboutEveWebTV]

DANG IT! I AM SO GLAD YOU POSTED THIS! I am going to try this tonight! Love the idea of adding sections of the hair as you twist so that you won't have to separate. GOT IT! GOT IT! THANK YOU!

[@Angeduce]

Thank you soooooo much for posting this video! My twist came out better than they ever have doing it the usual way. And your direction was great, I've watched other videos showing how to do flat twist, but I still couldn't get the hang of it. You're wonderful!!!

[@partycake101]

I really love how easy and informative your videos are.Keep up the great work☺️

[@NeshNesh36]

WOW!!! Love it! I did my hair on last night using this method and I just took it down.........LOVE IT! Thank you!

[@kiannathomas7066]

Every since I watched this video and that was like some months ago I now twist my hair like this for my twist outs and it comes out really pretty, I don't have her technique down like that but over a period of time I'll get it.

[@TheUrbanTreasure]

I'm so glad I found this vid. My hair is at a length where I dont want to do single twists. For this style. Thanks for enlightening us and this technique worked for me.

[@shauntellewoods4050]

Never seen this type of twist out method!! I love it!!

[@missprissy20]

I will be trying this method on my 12 old daughter this weekend. She went natural in February. We did the BC and her is growing and we love it. Thanks so much for the info.

[@rmbraziel]

I love the look of flat twist on my hair also. Thank you Whitney for sharing this!

[@Epirtle03]

Thank you thank you. I've been using this method for a couple weeks and it's awesome!

[@limokaraoke]

I've watch this video countless times lol . Your hair is so fab !