Spring twists are a protective style created out of coily hair extensions to give them their signature springy look.

Spring twists have grown popular due to their ability to protect the hair from breakage because of their light weight.

The number of packs used to install spring twists depends on the thickness and length you desire.

Spring twists are also widely preferred because they can be re-used.

Spring Twists resemble passion twists. The difference between them is that spring twists are made with pre-twisted hair extensions while passion twists are made with pre-curled hair.

How To Install Spring Twists

This link contains a tutorial video of how to install spring twists using Guess Gal Hair extension. It is a three step procedure.

Requirements

• Rattail comb
• Guess Gal hair braid (the coily extension)
• Crochet hook

Step 1: Section Your Natural Hair

Part the hair into a small neat section with the size you desire.

Plait the small section into a braid.

Step 2:Attach the Guess Gal hair extension

Push the crochet gently underneath the braid you made in step one, attach the guess Gal hair extension to the mouth of the hook and pull.

If you are not using a crochet, attach the guess Gal hair at the base of the small braid you made in step one.

Step 3: Twist the Guess Gal hair extension

Twist the Guess Gal hair extension all the way down and repeat the procedure for the remaining part of the head. The length of the extension depends on your choice.

How to Maintain Spring Twists

Spring Twists are a very low- maintenance hairstyle. They however must be taken care of so as to keep them clean and near for them to last long. Here is how to maintain spring twists;

1. Make sure you wrap your spring twists with a silk scarf before you go to bed. This is to help keep your twists in place as you toss and turn in your sleep.
2. Avoid over styling the spring twists to avoid causing tension that leads to breakage of your hair-line. Over styling may also lead to hair damage. Spring Twists can be styled into various hairstyles such as buns, up-dos and ponytails. However, styling the twists into many styles in a short period of time is dangerous to your hair
3. You should keep your scalp moisturized by oiling it with scalp oil at least once or twice in a week.
4. You should resist the urge to itch your scalp. This is to avoid leaving sores on the scalp. You should get anti-itch scalp oil or spray to help soothe your scalp.
5. Wash your spring twists as gently as you can to avoid pulling on your spring twists hence breaking your natural hair. This should be done with shampoo and a conditioner. You should wash it twice in a month.

Types of Hair Extensions That Can Make Spring Twists

As mentioned before, spring twists are made from coily hair extensions. Hair Extensions that can make spring twists include:

1. Guess Gal Hair extension

2. Nubian Twists

3. Marley Twists Braiding Hair

4. Springy Afro Twists

5. Afro Kinky Bouncy Twists

Benefits of Spring Twists

1. They can be re-used. In order to use them for more than once, you need to make sure you take them out without having them tangled up.
2. They are easy to style. Spring Twists can be styled into several styles. You could style them into a bun, ponytail, an updo and much more.
3. They are long-lasting. The durability of spring twists depends on the maintenance you offer them. When properly cared for, they could last upto 8-10 weeks.
4. They look like natural hair.
5. They are lightweight. This is the main reason spring Twists are most preferred. They are not heavy on the head and hence do not pull out your hair-line.

Sources

• https://spellmagazine.co.uk/4-products-to-keep-spring-twists-looking-fresh
• https://afrotouch.com/products/marley-twist-spring-twist-braids