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Home » 50 Kinky Twist Hairstyles for Style & Protection

50 Kinky Twist Hairstyles for Style & Protection

April 27, 2022 By AWH [email protected] * 7 Comments

Haircare is not the only way to get a cool hairstyle. Twists are extremely fun, diverse and easy to make. Do you want a hairstyle that offers you natural protection and style? Try the kinky twist hairstyles! Twisted hairstyles can be made in a variety of ways, playing with style and creativity options. They are a natural protector for your natural hair and also offer many benefits with and about fashion.

If you wanted to give it a try, the images below will definitely give you many chic options. Whether worn down or in a funky style creation, kinky twist hairstyles are one of the hottest afro hairstyles.

Also, apart from their protective properties, kinky twists are also a great way to add length and volume to the hair.

But how exactly does one style kinky twists? Scroll through our selection of kinky twist styles and find out! Then, pick your favorite ones and wear them with style and pride!

How kinky twists are made?

In case you didn’t know, kinky hair can be created in a number of ways, including twisting your own natural afro hair, then also with Marley’s hair, as well as crochet twists.

1. Side Parted Butterfly Kinky Twist

Side Parted Butterfly Kinky Twist - a woman wearing black printed shirt.
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2. V-Cut Kinky Twist Hairstyle

V-Cut Kinky Twist Hairstyle - a woman wearing black jacket.
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3. Diamond Part Senegalese Twist

Diamond Part Senegalese Twist - a woman wearing denim jacket.
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4. Chunky Twist Crochet

Chunky Twist Crochet - a woman wearing dyed mask in printed salon cape.
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5. Layer Crochet Kinky Twist with Brown Tints

Layer Crochet Kinky Twist with Brown Tints - a woman wearing beige sweater.
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6. Mini Kinky Twist in Chestnut

Mini Kinky Twist in Chestnut - a woman wearing glasses and black outdoor jacket.
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7. Delicate Kinky Twist with Curly Ends

Delicate Kinky Twist with Curly Ends - a woman wearing black shirt.
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8. Flat Kinky Twist

Flat Kinky Twist - a woman wearing purple silk robe.
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9. Stunning Chestnut Kinky Twist

Stunning Chestnut Kinky Twist - a woman wearing dyed sleeveless top with jewelries.
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10. Caramel and Pink Streaks Kinky Twist

Caramel and Pink Streaks Kinky Twist - a woman wearing blue tank top.
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11. Middle Part Kinky Twists

Middle Part Kinky Twists - a woman wearing pink mask and printed tank top.
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12. Swept Side Dyed Marley Twist

Swept Side Dyed Marley Twist - a woman wearing black tank top.
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13. Gorgeous Feed-in Kinky Twist

Gorgeous Feed-in Kinky Twist - a woman wearing mask and glasses in black stripe blouse.
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14. Box Knotless Kinky Twist

Box Knotless Kinky Twist - a woman wearing dark blue shirt.
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15. Half Bun Jumbo Kinky Twists

Half Bun Jumbo Kinky Twists - a woman wearing red shirt and black mask.
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16. Spring Kinky Twists Bob

Spring Kinky Twists Bob - a woman wearing gray jacket in checkered polo.
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17. Criss Cross Long Pixie Kinky Twist

Criss Cross Long Pixie Kinky Twist - a woman wearing black shirt.
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18. Golden Goddess Kinky Twists

Golden Goddess Kinky Twists - a woman wearing crochet sweater in mask and glasses.
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19. Beautiful Kinky Twist Locs

Beautiful Kinky Twist Locs - a woman wearing black cape.
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20. High Pony Feed In Kinky Twists

High Pony Feed In Kinky Twists - a woman wearing green turtle neck top.
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21. Shoulder Length Kinky Twist Hairstyles

Shoulder Length Kinky Twist Hairstyles - a woman wearing mask in green shirt with cardigan. ngth Kinky Twist Hairstyles - a woman wearing mask in green shirt with cardiga.
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The great thing about kinky twists is that you can wear them just like you would natural hair. Since they are based on extensions, you can get them in any length and color you want. Braids’ thickness is up to you as well.

22. Black and Red Kinky Twist Hairstyles

Black and Red Kinky Twist Hairstyles - a woman wearing blue printed top.
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That’s the beauty of wearing extensions and not using chemicals or dyes on your natural hair. With extensions, you can try any color you like. This style, for example, is a combination of brunette and red, showcased beautifully through a set of kinky twists.

23. Modern Kinky Twist Hairstyle

Modern Kinky Twist Hairstyle - a woman wearing apple green top.
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These kinky twists start off with a tiny braided section right at the root of the braid. That’s where the extension will be attached. The extension and the natural hair will be twisted together in a two-strand braid.

24. Marley Twist Style

Marley Twist Style - a woman wearing orange top.
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Kinky twists typically use Marley hair because this has a very distinct texture than the hair used for Senegalese twists, for example, which is a lot silkier and smoother.

25. Marsala Kinky Twist Hairstyles

Marsala Kinky Twist Hairstyles - a woman wearing mask in beige sweater.
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Marsala is truly a fantastic color. It started really trending a few years ago and the hype hasn’t died down but is only taking further speed. Therefore, you can use extensions in this shade and get a nice asymmetrical bob with side-swept bangs.

26. Cinnamon Kinky Twist Hairstyle

Cinnamon Kinky Twist Hairstyle - a woman wearing black denim jacket.
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Another great color you can try as an alternative to the classic blonde or brown is this shade of cinnamon bronde. It’s a combination of blonde and brown, hence the name ‘bronde,’ with just a touch of cinnamon to make it look more interesting.

27. Half Up Half Down Kinky Twist Hairstyles

Half Up Half Down Kinky Twist Hairstyles - a woman wearing black mask in checkered polo and jacket.
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It’s very easy to style these kinky twists. Just tie them up in a half up half down style high bun and you’re ready to go. This is perfect for Monday mornings when you’re in a hurry or lazy Sunday afternoons when you’re lounging at home.

28. The Half Up Mohawk

The Half Up Mohawk - a woman wearing blue top with cardigan.
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If you look at it closely, you will see that this hairstyle actually comprises two types of braids. The upper portion consists of kinky twists while the layer underneath is made of a set of cornrows used to tie in the extensions.

29. Overgrown Pixie Cut

Overgrown Pixie Cut - a woman wearing nude hood jacket.
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Kinky twist hairstyles don’t necessarily have to mean long hair and hair extensions if you don’t want it to. You can also use short extensions for an overgrown pixie cut if you fancy it. It will look just as great, we promise.

30. African American Kinky Twist Hairstyles

African American Kinky Twist Hairstyles - a woman wearing orange top.
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This is an unruly afro with a strong 90s vibe based on kinky twists. The look requires twists of different sizes, including some to act as bangs. We love it because you know the 90s are back!

31. Bubble Mohawk

Bubble Mohawk - a woman wearing gray shirt with jewelries.
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If we’re going to talk about mohawks, we want to show you this fantastic and artistic take. It’s made up of kinky twists, of course, which are styled into two buns on top of the head plus a bubble at the base of the low ponytail.

32. Blonde and Brunette Kinky Twist Hairstyle

Blonde and Brunette Kinky Twist Hairstyle - a woman wearing sun glasses in gray offshie top.
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Kinky twists are incredibly easy to style. In fact, many wearers say that it’s a lot better to learn how to do them at home because it will save you a lot of money. It might take you some time to style them all, but it’s very easy and budget-friendly once you know how to do it properly.

33. Braided Kinky Twist Hairstyle

Braided Kinky Twist Hairstyle - a woman wearing black mask and cape.
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This is braid-ception and we’re loving it! The small and straight kinky twists have been braided into a jumbo three-strand braid that starts off as a crown and makes its way down the shoulder. Here’s a tip! If you also embellish it with some accessories, you can turn it into your wedding style.

34. Dip Dyed Kinky Twists

Dip Dyed Kinky Twists - a woman wearing mask in black shirt.
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If you think that dip-dye is only a technique for straight hair, think again. Given the fact that you are wearing extensions, you can treat them like natural hair and get any hair color style you want, including dip dye.

35. Platinum Kinky Twist Hairstyles

Platinum Kinky Twist Hairstyles - a woman wearing stripe salon cape.
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Although they are not that common, platinum kinky twists are gorgeous. We advise you to consider them because this season is all about extreme blondes. Therefore, say goodbye to middle shades and fully embrace platinum, silver, or iceberg blonde.

Want to put a twist on your kinky twist? Then change things completely and go for some flat twists!

36. Kinky Twists with Hair Accessories

Kinky Twists with Hair Accessories - a woman wearing floral mask and sexy top.
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If you are going to a special event, such as a wedding, prom, or New Year’s Eve party, you can pick a headpiece that will go well with your kinky twists. This draped gold chain with small white diamonds is just perfect.

37. Kinky Twists with Brown Highlights

Kinky Twists with Brown Highlights - a woman wearing blue hood jacket.
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Brown is the perfect color for any season. This style transitions seamlessly from summer to fall because of the added brown and blonde highlights so you can wear it well until the end of November and leave room for deep thinking about your winter hair color.

38. The Beyonce

The Beyonce - Beyonce is wearing long earring in green top.
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Queen Bey herself once sported kinky twists. Here she is with honey brown long kinky twists and 2000s makeup which highlights her gorgeous eyes. And you know that if queen Beyonce says something is fashionable, we’d all better get on board with it.

39. Bald Fade Kinky Twist Hairstyle

Bald Fade Kinky Twist Hairstyle - woman wearing black mask in black sweater and vest.
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You can turn kinky twists into a more contemporary look if you go for a half shave or a bald fade. This is one of the hairstyles to wear right now and can be easily paired with kinky twists. Plus, it looks amazing.

40. The Nicole Ari Parker

The Nicole Ari Parker - a woman wearing gray top with necklace.
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You may remember actress Nicole Ari Parker from films like Brown Sugar. Here she is flaunting kinky twists in a gorgeous milk chocolate color which highlights her hazel eyes just perfectly.

41. Afro Kinky Twist Hairstyle

Afro Kinky Twist Hairstyle - a woman wearing black printed top.
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Here you can see the crochet braids at the roots that are used as a starting point for the kinky twists. This afro style also has a straight parting down the middle which gives it a more elegant look.

42. Short Kinky Twist Hairstyles

Short Kinky Twist Hairstyles - a woman wearing black printed polo blouse.
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Short kinky twists offer you the amazing opportunity of accessorizing them with oversized earrings which are really trending right now. You can go for theatrical ones, like cuff or tassel earrings, which both are preferred as far as design goes.

43. Pencil Kinky Twist Hairstyles

Pencil Kinky Twist Hairstyles - a woman wearing brown tank top.
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Pencil kinky twists are a version of the classic type. They are called this way because these twists are very long, typically thin, and very straight, just like a pencil. If you want them, you will need to use extensions because you can’t actually call them ‘pencil twists’ if you don’t have a very large number of them.

44. Wedding Kinky Twist Hairstyle

Wedding Kinky Twist Hairstyle - a woman wearing black gown with coat.
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Here’s a sweet way to style your hair if you are going to a wedding and have kinky twists. Tie half of them back and wear a pair of long earrings. This style will elongate your face and make it look a bit slimmer.

45. Super Thin Kinky Twists

Super Thin Kinky Twists - a woman wearing blue denim jacket.
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If you have enough patience, you can go for the extreme version of kinky twists: the super-thin kind. It will take hours to style them, depending on how skilled your stylist is. If you’re doing them yourself, it may take even longer.

46. Updo Hairstyle with Kinky Twists

Updo Hairstyle with Kinky Twists - a woman wearing red shirt.
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This magnificent short hairstyle starts with a tight set of cornrows on one side of the head designed to imitate a fade or a bald fade. On the other side, you can see the kinky twists in full bloom like a beautiful flower.

47. Cherry Cola Kinky Twists

Cherry Cola Kinky Twists - a woman wearing red shirt.
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This might be one of the most beautiful hair colors we have ever seen. Cherry cola is a play on red hair. You can pair it with metallic pink and golden makeup and a coral lipstick.

48. Messy Kinky Twist Hairstyle

Messy Kinky Twist Hairstyle - a woman wearing plain white shirt.
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This is a jaw-length asymmetrical and messy bob made of mahogany kinky twists. The twists have overgrown loose ends that have been sealed in themselves. It works perfectly if you love the bohemian style and if you want a curly hair look.

49. Urban Kinky Twists

Urban Kinky Twists - a woman wearing mask in two tone shirt.
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These long kinky twists with a deep side part are perfect for everyday wear. They are the epitome of a protective hairstyle that also look really good! For lighter skin tone, completely black twists work best!

50. Kinky Twist Ponytail

Kinky Twist Ponytail - a woman wearing off shoulder floral top.
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Simple and quick. These are the words we could use to describe kinky twists tied up in a ponytail. It’s a very low maintenance and high endurance hairstyle that will protect your hair and last throughout the day.

Tips for Taking Care of Your Kinky Twists

Twists are oh so easy to maintain and care for once they are in. In the following lines, we will give you some tips in order to take care of them and make them look at their best.

  • Use leave-in conditioner in order to maintain the twists smooth.
  • Focus lots of attention on the ends of your hair.
  • Wash your twists at least once a week by using a residue-free shampoo to help prevent your hair from becoming gunky and greasy.
  • Braid the twists in several big braids before washing them to help prevent the unraveling.
  • Wrap your hair in a light, turban style towel while sleeping in order to prevent tangled mess.

Conclusion

Kinky twists are some of the simplest and most convenient twists you can try. That’s why many women who have tried them say that you can easily learn to do them by yourself at home.

The image gallery we shared with you demonstrates ideas on how you can shape and color your twists in order to get a fun, flirty, conservative or edgie look.

Scroll again through these amazing ideas which include long kinky twist hairstyles, afro kinky braids, kinky twist updo tips, and more to find inspiration for your next hairstyle! Then, come back and let us know what you picked!

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Reader Interactions

Comments

  1. Nanyond Josephine. says

    April 2, 2019 at 7:48 am

    They are soft and nice.

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  2. Tara Salter says

    April 19, 2019 at 4:25 am

    So beautiful so many choices.Thank you for this showing of the kinky twist in various styled fashion hair.

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  3. Starla Cannon says

    May 7, 2019 at 5:49 pm

    Thank you. These are some of the most beautiful styles I’ve seen!

    Reply
  4. charvy says

    May 31, 2019 at 2:08 am

    What color kinky twist hair is the model wearing? The cherry cola one. And what brand

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  5. Linda Crue says

    June 1, 2019 at 7:51 pm

    Like all of these

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  6. Barb says

    August 17, 2019 at 6:30 pm

    Is ANY styles that help alopeca😤😞

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    • Briar Wilson says

      August 19, 2019 at 8:07 am

      That’s a tough one! Find one of these hairstyles that you think might work and talk to a GOOD hairstylist. They might be able to help you. Alopecia is a nightmare but you can work with it – it depends on how severe it is. I can’t give you more advice without seeing what you’re dealing with. Best of luck to you, girl! Fingers crossed you can get one of these cool kinky twists

      Reply

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