Irresistible
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OHHHH its so pretty!
Poka's video debut.
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Nonie
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OK, so I also undid a couple of braids and did the 3-strand and then the 2-strand that I am more familiar with.
It's obvious I need a lot of practice because not only did the 3-strand turn out messy-looking, but it also felt very awkward to do. I honestly didn't think it would hold. I mean, it feels as if all you're doing is wrapping one section of hair around the other two and so one--kinda made me think of a little kid trying to braid but not having a clue how--so yes, I was VERY SURPRISED that it actually holds.
Don't know if it holds better than my two-strand twist or the same. A wash might help determine that, but my fringe is made of 2-strand twists and I've washed my hair 4 times since I put them in and they are still holding and looking as good as new. I'd be afraid to wash the 3-strand just yet coz I had trouble trying to keep the hair sections separate so I have no doubt it'd be a tangled mess.
Twisting each section the opposite way before wrapping them around each other the way I do in 2-strand twists seems to keep my hair tangle-free. Which is why I have never had any trouble with knots, et cetera, when I wash or undo my twists.
Oh one other thing, the 3-strand twist hung longer than the 2-strand. I am guessing not twisting each strand first helped keep the hair stretched
Anyway, here's a comparison (Need I tell you which one is the 3-strand?
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It's obvious I need a lot of practice because not only did the 3-strand turn out messy-looking, but it also felt very awkward to do. I honestly didn't think it would hold. I mean, it feels as if all you're doing is wrapping one section of hair around the other two and so one--kinda made me think of a little kid trying to braid but not having a clue how--so yes, I was VERY SURPRISED that it actually holds.
Don't know if it holds better than my two-strand twist or the same. A wash might help determine that, but my fringe is made of 2-strand twists and I've washed my hair 4 times since I put them in and they are still holding and looking as good as new. I'd be afraid to wash the 3-strand just yet coz I had trouble trying to keep the hair sections separate so I have no doubt it'd be a tangled mess.
Twisting each section the opposite way before wrapping them around each other the way I do in 2-strand twists seems to keep my hair tangle-free. Which is why I have never had any trouble with knots, et cetera, when I wash or undo my twists.
Oh one other thing, the 3-strand twist hung longer than the 2-strand.
I am guessing not twisting each strand first helped keep the hair stretchedAnyway, here's a comparison (Need I tell you which one is the 3-strand?
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Nonie
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Pokahontas, you do a fantastic job. :notworthy Love how smooth and neat your twists look.
ETA: OMG I can't undo my 3-strand twist.... Panic galore! :crazy:This does confirm that it holds well. Maybe a little too well. *sniff* :crazy:
OK, no rush, Nonie.Breathe...
Took me about a minute to do and 2 minutes have gone by while I am trying to undo w/o ripping my hair.(My problem is my strands are wrapped around each other in a way I'm not used to, so I am so scared I'm gonna have tangles or knots.
Maybe the fact that I don't use leave in products complicates this?
Anyway, I guess I'ma have to pass on the 3-strand twists. I's a chicken.
ETA: All's well, 4 or so minutes later. Just need to finger comb. At least I tried.
ETA: OMG I can't undo my 3-strand twist.... Panic galore! :crazy:This does confirm that it holds well. Maybe a little too well. *sniff* :crazy:
OK, no rush, Nonie.Breathe...
Took me about a minute to do and 2 minutes have gone by while I am trying to undo w/o ripping my hair.(My problem is my strands are wrapped around each other in a way I'm not used to, so I am so scared I'm gonna have tangles or knots.
Maybe the fact that I don't use leave in products complicates this?Anyway, I guess I'ma have to pass on the 3-strand twists. I's a chicken.
ETA: All's well, 4 or so minutes later. Just need to finger comb. At least I tried.
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~~HoneyComb~~
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Great instructional video Pokahontas, I can practice this on my daughter's hair!
Irresistible
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OK, so I also undid a couple of braids and did the 3-strand and then the 2-strand that I am more familiar with.
It's obvious I need a lot of practice because not only did the 3-strand turn out messy-looking, but it also felt very awkward to do. I honestly didn't think it would hold. I mean, it feels as if all you're doing is wrapping one section of hair around the other two and so one--kinda made me think of a little kid trying to braid but not having a clue how--so yes, I was VERY SURPRISED that it actually holds.
Don't know if it holds better than my two-strand twist or the same. A wash might help determine that, but my fringe is made of 2-strand twists and I've washed my hair 4 times since I put them in and they are still holding and looking as good as new. I'd be afraid to wash the 3-strand just yet coz I had trouble trying to keep the hair sections separate so I have no doubt it'd be a tangled mess.
Twisting each section the opposite way before wrapping them around each other the way I do in 2-strand twists seems to keep my hair tangle-free. Which is why I have never had any trouble with knots, et cetera, when I wash or undo my twists.
Oh one other thing, the 3-strand twist hanged longer than the 2-strand.
Anyway, here's a comparison (Need I tell you which one is the 3-strand?
well the two stand looks lovely!
Irresistible
New Member
Pokahontas, you do a fantastic job. :notworthy Love how smooth and neat your twists look.
ETA: OMG I can't undo my 3-strand twist.... Panic galore! :crazy:This does confirm that it holds well. Maybe a little too well. *sniff* :crazy:
OK, no rush, Nonie.Breathe...
Took me about a minute to do and 2 minutes have gone by while I am trying to undo w/o ripping my hair.(My problem is my strands are wrapped around each other in a way I'm not used to, so I am so scared I'm gonna have tangles or knots.
Anyway, I guess I'ma have to pass on the 3-strand twists. I's a chicken.
ETA: All's well, 4 or so minutes later. Just need to finger comb. At least I tried.
girl I can just see u in that panic, your so silly!
sunshinne368
New Member
Well thank you poka for the video! Today I tried the 3-strand twist vs doing my normal 2-strand. I do like the 3-strand, however it took me forever! The back of my head took the longest, by the time I got to the front, I was on a roll! I will compare it to how long my 2-strand twist last! Keep up the good work!
Nice & Wavy
Well-Known Member
Awww...man, I missed the video.
Oh, well...next time!
Oh, well...next time!
Magnolia85
Well-Known Member
I saw it, Thanks for the tutorial Poka! Hopefully more to come.
FlowerHair
Reclaiming my time
Very nice! 
Now I learned something new
Now I learned something new
Vshanell
FKA Pokahontas
Ha ha, I can hear the resemblance. We both talk slow and soft.dang girl... you sound like you could be my cuzzin...
i liked the vid! welcome to the world of YouTube!
wavezncurlz
LHCF addict
I know this is an old thread but do you still have the video? I'd love to see it. I saw the results and it looks lovely!
kami11213
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Vshanell
FKA Pokahontas
Yes but that video was whack, lol. I'll try to make another one since u asked. I've been trying to figure out what to make videos of.
wavezncurlz
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