How to: Easy French Twist for shorter hair

[amiaow]

I had tried these on my hair when it was much longer and never been able to get one to hold. In search of new styles, I thought I'd give it a shot. I have a complete lack of hairtoys so this might be a good style for those of you starting out- my hair is to the nape of my neck/top of shoulders. I used a single plastic comb but of course you could use something prettier if you have it!

I side parted my hair at the front. I am growing out bangs- if you're not, you could put a bobby pin behind your ear to make the hair stay. I pulled it back into a ponytail at the base of my head and twisted upwards. My ends didn't need tucking in but yours might if you're lucky! I smoothed the horizontally hair over the roll and underneath. I secured it with a plastic comb which is holding very well.

My hair is one day after wash (in my case, in need of a wash!) so the style is holding well. If your hair is slippery, try a bit of product to encourage it to stay- a little mousse, non-alcohol gel or aloe gel.

This style was incredibly easy on shorter hair and in my opinion, looks pretty nice as well. Try it out!

http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y151/amiaow/hair/DSC01546.jpg
front view

http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y151/amiaow/hair/DSC01551.jpg
back view

[Chrissy]

Very pretty!

[amaiaisabella]

Very pretty, and encouraging for those of us who have shorter hair! :)

[Pegasus Marsters]

I think because the ends are sticking out this is technically a peacock twist. Eventually though (as is the case with my hair) your ends get too long for the style to hold right with them sticking out.

But it looks great. :)

[amiaow]

I could probably roll the ends under now as part of the main roll, I might try that the next time I do it!

[manderly]

Pegs is right, this is actually a peacock twist. You can make it look like a french twist more by cramming the ends into the roll.

A peacock twist is basically just a french twist with the ends sticking out. It looks lovely though :)

[amiaow]

I tucked the ends in which was easy enough- ladies, you can wear this one whichever way you like!

[amiaow]

Pics with ends tucked in- washed my hair so it's still a bit damp in these ones!

http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y151/amiaow/hair/DSC01553.jpg

http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y151/amiaow/hair/DSC01603.jpg

[Avalonna]

They both look great! Congrats on finding an updo you can do with such short hair!