More and more men are embracing the beauty of their natural hair. From stunning braids to Bantu knots, there are many ways to show off natural hair. One of the most popular styles is twists.

Twist hairstyles are unique because they work well on women and look amazing on men’s hair. The style offers a ton of versatility in the twist itself and the cuts and fades that the twists can pair with.

While twisting hair is a relatively easy style to create, you must prepare your hair, have the correct products, and settle on a style. If you’re not sure where to start, below is a start-to-finish guide on how to twist afro men’s hair. 

How to Twist Afro Hair

No matter what type of twist you want to do, properly preparing your afro hair is key to ensure your hair stays healthy and styled. Since some styles of twists can remain in your hair for weeks, a few products help keep your hair moisturized and your curls type defined.

First, for any twist styles, your hair should be clean and conditioned. It’s never a good styling experience when the hair is tangled and difficult to work with. Twist styles are easiest to work with when your hair is damp so your hair stays hydrated.

Next, you will want to section the hair into at least four even sections. Sectioning will help keep you organized as you work through your strands and keep hairs from overlapping uncomfortably.

Once you section your hair, you are nearly ready to go. But, you need to keep some of these products and tools close by:

• Curl stretch or curl elongating product – These products not only have a ton of beneficial ingredients for hair health, but they help your curls define as you start to twist out. One highly-reviewed and popular product is Shea Moisture Red Palm Oil & Cocoa Butter Curl Stretch Pudding.
• Moisturizing butter or cream – It’s essential that you moisturize hair as you style and maintain your twist. Using products that contain ingredients like glycerin, avocado oil, and shea butter gives your hair the moisture and vitamins it needs to stay strong. With so many unique moisture levels across many types of hair, it’s best to shop around for the best option for you.
• Spray bottle – To put together most twist styles, you need to keep the hair a little damp. Damp hair keeps the hair pliable and easy to work with. Make sure your products have moisturizer in them to lock in as much hydration as possible. Since some of these twists can take a long time to complete, keeping a spray bottle near can help you dampen the hair as you need to.
• Wide-tooth comb – Even if you detangle your afro hair before this step, it’s a good idea to keep a comb nearby. If your hair gets tangled along the way, you can work through it and keep styling. But, some people prefer to just use their fingers, which also works well.

Once you have all this set, you are ready to choose your twist and start styling!