Braids and twists are an easy and fun way to change up your ‘do. One of our favorite styles is the Senegalese twist. As the name implies, Senegalese twists, also known as rope twists, originated from the West African country of Senegal. We love how this gorgeous, protective style offers a different take on the current braid trend. When done properly, these two-strand twists are less time intensive to put in and remove than traditional three-strand plaits and with care can last up to two to three months. Furthermore, we love how versatile this style can be. You can wear it up, down, twisted, coiled, curled or wrapped — the iterations are boundless. Here are 16 styles to rock right now.
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16 Senegalese Twisted Styles To Try Right Now
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The Sexy Side Swoop
Whether you wear your Senegalese twists thin or jumbo sized, nothing looks sexier than swiping one section over your eye.
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Playful Curls
Roll up wet Senegalese twists with medium-sized flexi-rods. When dry, uncoil. Lightly loosen the curls by running through them with your fingers.
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The Side-Braided Updo
French braid yourSenegalese twists off to one side of your head, then pin up.
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The Turban Half-Do
Take your twists and wrap them into a turban for a seriously fierce style.
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Jumbo Sized
Because everything looks better bigger.
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The Hun
Tie the front section of your hair up into a top knot for an easy, carefree half bun.
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The Pinned-Back Side Swoop
Take two strands from each side and secure in the back. Then swoosh your hair over to one side for a casually sexy 'do.
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Technicolor Twists
Electrify your strands with various standout shades of rainbow-bright hair color.
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The Top Knot
Pull your hair high up in a pony, then wrap it up into a twisted high bun.
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Coachella Twists
Add a funky headband and you have music festival braids in minutes.
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The Goddess Crown
Loop two huge sections of hair around your crown. Top off the look by accenting with a funky gold dangly chain as a tiara.
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The Side Pony
Twist off a section into a fierce side ponytail.
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The Low Bun
Part hair in the front, then pull hair back and loosely wrap and pin it up at the nape into a casually elegant low-bun style.
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The French Braid
A large French braid keeps your locks neat and off your face.
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Bantu Twisted
Coil each strand into cute bantu knots.
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Princess Updo
Blogger Summer Arlexis was hugely inspired by Disney’s Cinderella at the ball.
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