List of hairstyles by amount of twisting required

[KarenLynn]

To avoid breakage, I prefer updos that require as little twisting as possible. I started a list of styles according to how much twisting they require in my blog yesterday, but since a search didn’t bring up any similar threads, I thought this might be of use to someone else also.

How much twisting is needed for a style to hold will no doubt vary depending on hair type and length, as well as hair toy used. My hair is wavy but slippery, so other people may be able to do the same styles with much less twisting.

Feel free to add to the list, make comments or suggestions!


Styles that don’t require (much) twisting:
Double-looped knot (also known as celtic knot)
KL knot (the original and the version for longer hair)
Combo knot
(Modified) swirly bun
Scrunchie-and-stick 'do
Janeway
Wrapped bun
Lazy French twist
Non-twisted bun (also known as lazy wrap bun)
Log roll
Manderly knot
Soft nautilus bun (picture here and instructions here, requires archive login)
Wrap knot bun
Chain bun
Braid base Chinese bun

Ponytail base, no twisting:
Chinese bun
Sock bun
Fluffy folded braid
Topsy bun

Braided:
Braided bun
Pinless braided bun
Crown braid
“Heidi” braids

Some twisting:
Inside-out bun
Doubled lazy French twist
Equilibrium bun
Hypno bun

Twisting (almost) the entire length:
Cinnamon bun
Figure-8/Infinity
Rope braid
Flipped bun
Cloverleaf bun
Hypno swirl

[Chromis]

The log roll is another great updo that is more wrapped than twisted

[KatKeRo]

A Chinese bun doesn't need twisting either.

[Honestwitness]

KarenLynn, thank you for this list. I'll have to do some intensive searching to find instructions or illustrations for these.

My hair isn't long enough yet for many updos, and I tend to dislike anything packed on the back of my head. I like to be able to lean my head back on the car seat or the recliner, without a wad of something interfering. I'm also looking for ways to minimize damage, as my hair seems to break easily.

I also have difficulty getting clips, pins, and barrettes out of my hair without getting them tangled. Maybe it's just a lack of practice, as I've had pretty short hair for most of the last 35 years, so I never used these things much before.

I welcome guidance and feedback from the long-hair experts on this forum.

Honestwitness

[AmyJorgensen]

So...is the infinity bun rather damaging then? I really love that one.

[manderly]

My Manderly Knot requires absolutely no twisting, but the hair does get manipulated around

[KarenLynn]

Chromis, KatKeRo and Manderly - I added your suggestions. Thanks! I put the Chinese bun in a new category, since it requires a ponytail base.

Honestwitness - you'll find instructions for many (though not all) of these styles in the Articles section. Play around and see what you can manage at your current length. Looking for members with a similar hair type and -length might also be helpful.

AmyJorgensen - it depends on how tight you do it, as well as your hair type. Coarser hair will withstand twisting better than finer hair.

[freznow]

I'd like to suggest the equilibrium bun for 'some twisting' (or other category if you see fit. It's not twisting in the sense of a cinnamon bun, but it does require twisting.)

[KarenLynn]

freznow - thank you! The equilibrium bun has been added.

[Silverlox]

What a fantastic idea for a thread, - and a great way to categorise buns!

Additions to your list, off the top of my head.

Ponytail base - sock bun

Some twisting - The Hypno Swirl and the Hypno Bun

No twisting - Harpgal's pinless braided bun