Puffy Twists? What Kind of Hair?

naturalmanenyc

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I found this cute hairstyle (puffy twists) and am interested to know what kind of hair is being used? Anyone have an idea?

How much do you think it should cost to have this style done?

I'm guessing it would last 6 - 8 weeks?

Thoughts?







Update:
I spoke to Lisa from Afrigenix salon who answered my questions about this style. The special is $88 for the install and $50 for the hair. This styles uses 5 packs of hair. They use toyokalon hair not kanekalon hair which is supposedly more lightweight.

The style takes 2 hours to install. If you want the twists smaller, that is an additional $50. The install time will of course increase for smaller twists. The special only applies to these puffy twists, so if you go too much smaller, it will look like kinky twists (and the $88 special price will not apply).

If you need your hair washed, that is an additional cost. To keep costs moderate, arrive with you hair already washed and detangled. You can, but are not required to, blow out your natural hair before you arrive.

The style can last for 12 weeks if you come in for touch ups (i.e., to have the hairline or nape touched up).

ETA: I stopped by the salon to see the Havana Twists in person. They are lightweight (toyokalon fiber) and they are large. The stylist had in medium sized twists and mentioned that the Havana Twist style is 28 twists or less. For my hair she suggested 24 twists or 28 twists but done a bit smaller than those in the photo.
 
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BeautyGoesDutch

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My Sister did this on my cousins hair by accident but soon changed it back to a regular twist. She was using Kanekalon and Human hair blend (I think the brand was Model Model Human hair blend) and the brand I'm not sure sorry :( I know that is was beautiful but that not the look my cousin was going for.It was a total fluke I wish she would have kept going.
 

isawstars

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I like this style... a lot! I'm about to go asking around. Not only is it cute, but taking it out won't take long at all! :grin:
 

isawstars

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JFemme

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I am amazed by how cheap it is! $9.99 for one pack that's 16-18 inches?? am I reading this correctly?? :lol:

http://nafycollection.ecrater.com/p/8258322/afro-puffy-twist


I am going to find out how much an install costs this weekend

contacted this seller last year via email..they ran me in circles over when they would have product in color I desired, then never got back to me after several attempts to purchase.

Very bummed, disappointed...

Just FYI

If yall find someone who follows through pleae let me know.. I'd love to sport some twist this spring...:grin:
 

isawstars

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contacted this seller last year via email..they ran me in circles over when they would have product in color I desired, then never got back to me after several attempts to purchase.

Very bummed, disappointed...

Just FYI

If yall find someone who follows through pleae let me know.. I'd love to sport some twist this spring...:grin:

wow... I hate that happened to you :( thanks for sharing. I guess I will resort to an ebay sellor instead. But I might check my local BSS. I will let you know my findings for sure! I hope to get twists soon because I need a break from my hair.
 

Vshanell

FKA Pokahontas
contacted this seller last year via email..they ran me in circles over when they would have product in color I desired, then never got back to me after several attempts to purchase.

Very bummed, disappointed...

Just FYI

If yall find someone who follows through pleae let me know.. I'd love to sport some twist this spring...:grin:
Me too. I'm trying to get my twist game right before summer gets here. I've never put twists in with added hair so I've been watching yt videos. I don't think I can do it yet though.:nono:
 

isawstars

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I just checked one shop... If I bring the hair it will cost $160 and it takes only 4 hours. thats too expensive IMO. I showed her the same pictures that the OP posted. I am going to drive down the street and see what their rates are.

Is anyone else surprised about the price? Or am I just cheap?

ETA shop #2 says $120. I am getting jealous of those in new york who can get it done for $90. I am going to one more place. if I cant find someone to do it less, I might try to do this myself....
 
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curlcomplexity

formerly qtslim83
I just checked one shop... If I bring the hair it will cost $160 and it takes only 4 hours. thats too expensive IMO. I showed her the same pictures that the OP posted. I am going to drive down the street and see what their rates are.

Is anyone else surprised about the price? Or am I just cheap?


That price is ridiculously high!! Have you ever thought of trying to do them yourself? It really isn't that hard to do. Attaching the extension hair is the trickiest part then everything else is a breeze. I do my own twists :yep:
 

faithVA

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I just checked one shop... If I bring the hair it will cost $160 and it takes only 4 hours. thats too expensive IMO. I showed her the same pictures that the OP posted. I am going to drive down the street and see what their rates are.

Is anyone else surprised about the price? Or am I just cheap?

I am not surprised by the price but I am surprised it would take her 4 hours. 4 hrs @ $160 is the standard price where I live. I would think this style would only take 2 hours, 2.5 max because of the size.

My regular kinky twists install takes 4 hours and they are $180.
 

danniegirl

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i have twisted my hair that big using Marley braid in my profile pic i am wearing my hair in short fluffy twist it takes a lot of hair maybe 60-70 dollars worth i think i used almost 10 packs when i did them that long.
 

isawstars

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Salon #3 said she'd do it for $100 if I bring my own hair. She was in awe by how large the twists were in the photo and suggested a size slightly smaller. She actually twisted my hair so I'd see what it would look like a lil smaller! If I get these I will definitely go slightly smaller because of how heavy it felt.

Just thought I'd share :)
 

naturalmanenyc

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^^ A friend said the same thing, that the large twists in the photo were a bit "too fabulous" for everyday wear and should be smaller.

Afrogenix will do them for $88 + the cost of the hair + tax.
 

HauteHippie

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I did a similar style last summer. I actually just found the hair in my room (Marley) and started twisting it on a free day. It didn't take long and was easy to do-- and I'm awful at styling. When it came time to take them out, I just untwisted them partially for a huge twist out and took them out completely a week or two later.
 
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