A French twist would make a great addition to your arsenal of hairstyles. It's appropriate for any setting and is also very versatile. Tendrils can be left out at the front and/or back to soften the look. Also, when you're ready to take it out, you can then wear your hair wavy for a while. That's two styles for the "price" of one. Here's what you'll need:

Hair pins, preferably ones that match or compliment the color of your hair Hair spray for added hold (optional) A good comb or hairbrush Hand-held mirror

Method #1

Once you've gathered all the necessary styling tools, stand in front of a mirror in a well lighted room and get to work. Whether your hair is recently washed or not is entirely up to you, although it's often said that "dirty" hair is easier to work with because the natural oils help it to hold the style.

You'll want to start the process by first combing or brushing your hair to remove any tangles. By now, you should have decided if you want hair left out in the front. If so, use a clip to separate what is to be left out from the rest of your hair.

Starting at the base of the neck, pull hair to the middle and start rolling/tucking the hair under in the direction of your choice, moving upward along the center of the head. Use bobby pins as needed, being careful not to nick the scalp. You don't want to cause any unnecessary irritation.

Once you're two thirds of the way up or at the crown start tucking the leftover hair into the twist below. Use additional pins as needed for good definition and hold.

If you choose to leave the ends out, you can use a curling or crimping iron to style it. Alternatively, if you're not in a rush, you can use spiral rods or some other variety of hair rollers to set the remaining hair. Follow up with hairspray if you choose.

Method #2

Pull hair to hang over left or right shoulder.

Using hairpins (crisscrossed for added stability) create a line to the left or right of the middle of the head in accordance with which shoulder you've pulled your hair over. The line should go from the base of the neck two thirds of the way up, to the crown of the head. Here, you'll need to use the hand held mirror for accuracy. You want the line to be straight. Once that is accomplished, start rolling the hair in the opposite direction so that it covers the line of hairpins and then proceed as indicated in the first method with regards to the remaining hair.

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