Styling With Twist/Flexi Rods.

This is my first official blogging experience. I apologize in advance for any violation of formal or informal blogging norms. I'm unaware of any blogging faux pas however with time, I'm sure I will not only learn them (if there are any) I will also become a full conformist (yea right.)

For my first entry, I will feature a quite, simply tutorial on styling with Flexi Rods. This is because, each time I style my hair using this method, its a sure hit. That usually consist of many glances and compliments. All the products and tools I use are all affordable and easily accessible. I will also feature pictures for your visual  pleasure.

Here are the items you will need:

1) Flexi Rods: you can find them at your local beauty supply store. They are usually less than $4 per pack. And they come 6 rods in a pack; 2 pack are more than enough. They are available in many sizes. The smaller the rods the tigher the curls will come out.  

 2) A setter: mousse acts as a great setter. It will give it a cleaner, firm hold. I purchased this Garnier Fructis Styling mousse because it was on sale (yes, I'm a bargain shopper hehe). I regret this purchase, a complete waste of money. It's too sticky for my liking. It will not be used in this tutorial.

 Water is an alternative setter if you don't want to add any products to your hair or your fresh new weaves. It will still give you a firm lasting hold.

 The Process:

Disclaimer: Flexi Rods works best when used on good quality Human Hair; Indian Remy or any other type of Virgin Hair texture. My model's hair is Indian Remy from Golden Lace Wigs.

Before Pictures.

 

Bring out a section of hair.

 Spray water to the selected section. Don't soak it, just a couple of sprays will do. Then roll the hair onto the flexi rod, make sure to roll outwards (away from your head).

 By the time your finish applying the flexi rods, this is what it should look like.

 Another view.

 The next step it to allow the hair to dry. I usually leave it to air dry over night. You can also blow dry it if time is against you.

Once you unravel the flexi rods, this is what it will look like without any teasing or combing.

This next step is only necessary if you want to achieve a loose, fun curls type of look with lots of volume. Simply comb and tease the curls to your desire look. I wanted to give it lots of volume. Thus, this is my final result.