How to Style Havana Twists: Tips for Creating Great Twists

Havana twists are hair extensions that are created by using Havana hair. Havana twists are large, chunky twists that have the texture of natural hair. Havana hair comes in a clear package and is divided into individual hair strands. The strands of Havana hair are used to create the Havana Twists. To create Havana twists that are smooth and round, follow these five tips.

Blogger Pachet with Havana Twists

1. Comb the Havana hair. Before adding the extensions to your hair, comb the synthetic hair pieces with a narrow tooth comb. Start combing the one end of the hair piece until you reach the center. Next, comb the other end of the hair piece.

Just like the yarn, the Havana hair strands will separate and look fluffy.

Step 1: Fold Havana hair piece in half

Step 2: Comb one end of hair piece, starting at the end

Step 3: Comb the other end of hair piece

Step 4: Havana hair piece is now ready to be styled with

2. Moisturize your Havana hair. Mix a small amount of water with a light carrier oil like jojoba oil, extra virgin olive oil, or almond oil in a spray bottle. Add 3-4 drops of an essential oil like eucalyptus essential oil. Shake mixture until combined. Lay the Havana hair on top of a towel. Spray hair lightly then squeeze moisture throughout hair.

Havana hair moisture mix recipe

1/2 cup of water

1 tablespoon of oil

3-4 drops of essential oil

3. Use a pomade while twisting. When adding Havana twists extensions to your hair, twist the hair with a pomade or a thick styling cream. Pomades have a sticky texture that will make the hair smooth down, allowing the twists to have a good-looking finish.

Havana Twists up close

4. Twist your hair lightly. Add your Havana twists extensions by twisting your hair without applying too much pressure. When you twist the Havana twists lightly, the twists look bigger and more chunky when finished.

5. Reuse your hair extensions. You can keep your Havana twists in up to two weeks before washing. Save the hair extensions and reuse them one more time. If you keep your Havana twists extensions in longer than two weeks, do not reuse the hair as it will have more build-up. 

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Ladies, what are your tips or tricks to create the perfect Havana twists? Share them below!

Havana Twists: everything you need to know

HavanaTwists are large, kinky twists created by using Havana hair extensions. Havana hair is textured, synthetic hair extensions. Havana hair is made to look similar to kinky, natural hair. Havana hair is light-weight and can be styled in buns, ponytails, or left to hang.

Pinterest blogger Michelle with Havana Twists for a professional style

3 Reasons Why Havana Twists Help Hair

1. Havana Twists are a protective hair style. They protect the ends of the hair strand from being exposed to the environment.

2. Havana Twists are made of light-weight synthetic hair, lessening the strain on the roots which is caused by heavier hair extensions.

3. Havana Twists are chunky twists, meaning that each individual twist holds a larger amount of hair. This lessens strain usually caused by smaller extensions like “micros” or “individual” braids/twists.

Where to purchase: Fingercomber

Cost: $12.99 per pack of hair

How much hair to buy…

• depends on the density of your hair
• depends on how many twists you want

My experiences: I use one pack of Havana hair in Chestnut Black to create my Havana Twists. The Havana Twists keep my hair moisturized, are easy to take down, and protect the ends of my hair.

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Pinterest blogger Michelle with Havana Twists parted to side

Havana hair colors…

onyx: very black, 1 on the synthetic color scale

chestnut black: off black, 1b

darkest espresso: darkest brown, 2

dark hazelnut: dark brown, 4

amber: red colored tones

sangria: purple colored tones

spiced clementine: red orange tones

Color Guide courtesy of FingerComber.com

Here is a guide that I made to reflect my interpretation of the Havana hair colors.

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Have you tried Havana Twists? What was your experience like?