Twist-Out Routine on Blown-Out Natural Hair

A good twist-out is one thing, but one that still looks good a week later? That’s the goal. It’s been about a year since I shared a full natural-hair tutorial. During that time, I’ve been figuring out how to give my hair what it needs while also making it work for my lifestyle. After cutting off the breakage, stepping away from wash-and-gos, and exploring more stretched styles like blowouts, silk presses, and twist-outs, I finally found a routine that works for me.

My goal is always long-lasting definition without sacrificing moisture or volume. In this blown-out twist-out routine, I’m sharing the products, tools, and techniques that help my hairstyles last for a week—without too much manipulation.

What I Used For This Twist Out

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How I Prepped My Hair

What you do before styling your hair makes a bigger difference than you may realize. I’m not going to pretend every wash day is cookie-cutter, but there are a few things I’m always mindful of, like what your hair needs and how it was styled.

Let’s start with shampooing. You always start with clean hair. Sometimes that means double cleansing; other times, you may need a good clarifying shampoo followed by a moisturizing shampoo. Because I typically use a good amount of grease and oils, I always double cleanse. Starting with a clean base makes a big difference—I can’t stress that enough, lol.

Next, conditioning. If you have thick type four hair like me, please deep condition. I never skip a hair mask or deep conditioning treatment, even if it’s for five minutes. It helps increase moisture, treat hair, and gives me a better foundation for a style I want to last.

This is also when I detangle my hair. I work in sections while the mask gives me plenty of slip, starting at the ends and working my way up. It helps minimize unnecessary pulling and makes the blow-drying process much easier. If you take the time to fully detangle, you won’t have to keep going back in and detangling at every step.

Lastly, since I’m doing this twist-out on blown-out natural hair, I follow with a moisturizing leave-in conditioner and heat protectant before blow-drying. Blowing out your hair doesn’t automatically mean heat damage. The key is protecting and moisturizing your hair first and avoiding the highest heat setting. Your hair will still dry with moderate heat—it may just take a little longer, so take your time, sis.

How I Style My Twist-Out

1. I start by sectioning and parting my hair based on how I want the finished style to fall—usually with either a side or middle part.
2. Working one section at a time, I generously apply the Camille Rose Aloe Whipped Butter Gel and Blue Magic Organics.
3. I create neat, secure twists and finger-coil the ends.
4. Once I finish twisting, I mist them with Monday Haircare Sleek Hold Hairspray.
5. I let my twists completely dry or “marinate” for as long as I can.
6. Once my hair is completely dry, I apply another light layer of holding spray and a little nourishing oil before carefully unraveling each twist.
Pro tip: When separating, follow the places where your hair naturally wants to separate. This helps minimize frizz and unnecessary tension.

What Made the Biggest Difference

A few small choices made a big difference in my results and how long my twist-out lasted.

Size Really Does Matter

My rule of thumb is that smaller twists give you more definition, while larger twists give you more volume. I prefer smaller twists because my hair naturally becomes fuller throughout the week. That way, I get definition in the beginning and more volume as the style gets older.

Hold Helps Fight Frizz

A light layer of holding spray helps set the twists and keep them defined. I also add another light mist before unraveling for a little extra hold.

Don’t Be Afraid of Product

Using enough product to evenly coat each section helps keep my hair moisturized and encourages the strands to hold their definition. You don’t have to overload your hair, but this is not the time to be stingy either, lol.

Make Sure Your Hair Is Completely Dry

Unraveling your hair before it’s completely dry is one of the quickest ways to lose definition and invite frizz. After putting in all that work, don’t rush the takedown. Let those twists marinate a little longer if they need to.

Starting on Stretched Hair Helps With Length

Your curls will still shrink, but beginning with blown-out hair creates a more elongated result and minimizes some of the shrinkage. It also helps me achieve the shape and definition I want from my twist-out.