60 Latest Kinky Twist Hairstyles for short and long hair

Kinky twists are braid styles that are closely twisted or curled. This is one of the popular African hairstyles that has been in existence for ages and continues to evolve into more fascinating styles. Kinky braids can also be classified as protective hairstyles, especially when the ends of the braid are left as loose curls, thus preventing the natural hair from tangling, particularly in the case of short kinky styles. If your natural hair is a good length, you can also style it to be “kinky.” Kinky hairstyles can last up to 4 or more weeks, especially when properly maintained. The hair needed for kinky styles includes Crochet Kinky twists extensions, Marley hair, and braiding hair that has a texture similar to natural hair.

Although most people like short kinky styles, you can choose any length of this hairstyle that you desire. Other lengths of these twists include long kinky twists, medium-length twists, shoulder-length twist styles, and many other variations. To make the most out of this hairstyle, your natural hair should be well-conditioned.

Once you create this hairstyle, you can style it as a bun, ponytail, mohawk, or leave it as a free-flowing style. Most kinky styles have curly or bouncy ends, which can vary in length or layers. The color of the hair extension or braiding hair you choose should be close to your natural hair color because, unlike cornrows, kinky hairstyles can reveal your natural hair, especially if it is loosely twisted.

Check Out the Styles;

1. Short Kinky Twists

If you don’t want your hairstyle to touch your body too much, keep it short. You can make the ends of these hairstyles curly or leave them straight.

2. Long Kinky Twist Hairstyles

If you are a lover of long hairstyles, then check out these styles. These long kinky styles are mostly achieved with crochet kinky extensions, but you can also achieve them by braiding hair.

3. Short Kinky and Cornrows

Mix things up with a combination of twists and cornrows. We observed that ladies who choose this type of hairstyle achieve bouncy curls.

4. Kinky Braids with Ponytail on

Ponytails are mostly achieved on long braids. After making a combination of single twists and flat twists, you can go ahead and style it as a ponytail.

5. Mohawk with Kinky Twists

A mohawk is a stylish hairstyle in which the sides of the hair are braided into cornrows or flat twists, and the remaining part of the hair is gathered at the center, creating the shape of a mohawk.

6. Marley Kinky Twist Hairstyles

Marley twists are protective hairstyles because they are mostly loose curls. These hairstyles are suitable when you want a full and long hairstyle just like Jumbo twist or Havana twist.

7. Kinky Twists styled as a bun

Hair bun styles are great for pulling the hair away from your face and body. You can choose to have it as a single or double bun.

8. Shoulder length kinky twist hairstyles

Shoulder length hairstyles are great when you don’t want it as a long or short hairstyles. They are close to medium length hairstyles.

8. Fishbone with kinky twist

In fishbone hairstyles, flat twist or cornrows are infused into larger twist or cornrows. Fishbone braids lasts longer because they are tightly braided.

9. Medium sized twists

When you don’t want it as a jumbo or tiny twist, try medium sized twist. They can used in achieving any twist style.

10. Kinky braids with beads

Beads are attached to hairstyles for decorative purposes and also to hold the ends of the hair. Various beads of different shapes, sizes and colors can be used.

11. Side swept kinky braids

Side swept hairstyles pull the braids to one side of the hair. One side of the hair is braided as cornrows or flat twist.

12. Kinky ponytail/bun with side bangs

Give yourself that cute look that you desire because it will make you to be bold and confident with yourself. Side bangs is a stylish hairstyle that lets you express your style.