20 Kinky Twists Braided Hairstyles

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Looking for a fun, new way to style your kinky hair? Then take a look at this list of chic and gorgeous kinky twist braided hairstyles. These twists are full and ample because they are made on kinky, curly, or other hair types using kinky extensions. These kinds of hairstyles are characterized by a tight curl pattern, which is somewhat bouncy when twisted. More great news: these low-maintenance looks can last several weeks and are an awesome way to proudly show off your lovely curls. So get inspired and start twisting up your hair in one of these 20 amazing styles today!

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1. Afro Kinky Twist

Afro Kinky Twist
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Afro kinky twists are a full and plump kinky twist style that give you a big and bold look. If you have natural afro kinky hair, you’ll easily achieve this style with your own hair. However if you don’t, you can always use the kinky extensions to create voluminous kinky twists. 

2. Medium Length Kinky Twists

Medium Length Kinky Twists
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Medium length kinky twists are a great option for long hair lovers that don’t want to sit too long making super long kinky twists. Twists of this length can just as beautifully pull off all the styles you would make your long kinky twists into. 

3. Shoulder Length Kinky Twists

Shoulder Length Kinky Twists
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Shoulder length kinky twists are medium length kinky twist styles that are not above or below the shoulders. Shoulder length styles are very nice and sophisticated, and can be adorned with hair rings for a little extra dazzle.. 

4. Short Kinky Twists

Short Kinky Twists
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Short kinky twists are not only comfortable and quick to make, they are also stylish and very attractive. Short kinky twists can also be made in all sizes, from small to thick. 

5. Kinky Twists Crochet Hair

Kinky Twists Crochet Hair
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There are different varieties of crochet kinky twists that you can pick from depending on how you want your kinky twists to look. Kinky twists crochet hair are easy to install and take out, and they’re also reusable which makes them a good option if you are on a budget. 

6. Long Kinky Twists

Long Kinky Twists

Long kinky twists are usually made on long hair, or on short hair using kinky extensions. These kinky twists are usually very bouncy and have a lot of sway, but they take several hours to make, especially when they are made in small sizes.

7. Kinky Twists With Tapered Sides

Kinky Twists With Tapered Sides
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You can also style your hair into kinky twists if you have a tapered cut. All you need to do is to twist the part of your hair which is not shaved using kinky extensions. You can create this style with either both sides of the hair cut short or just one side.

8. Small Kinky Twists

Small Kinky Twists
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Small kinky twists usually take the most time to make. They are made by parting the hair into very small sizes and two strand twisting each small section. Small kinky twists can last for several weeks and be styled in a lot of different ways which makes them well-worth the hours you spend making them.

9. Kinky Twists Wigs

Kinky Twists Wigs
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Kinky twist wigs are by far the easiest way to wear kinky twists. They allow for flexibility as you can wear and take them off whenever you wish without any stress. Kinky twists wigs are available in several lengths so you can go for whichever particular one you’re feeling at the time.

10. Flat Twist Kinky Twist

Flat Twist Kinky Twist

Flat twists are similar to cornrows as it involves parting the hair the way you would for cornrows. The difference is that instead of braiding the hair using the three strand technique, flat twists involve twisting two strands close to the scalp. The ends of flat twists are usually twisted as it looks best to continue the twist pattern. 

11. Medium Kinky Twists

Medium Kinky Twists
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Medium kinky twists are the larger alternative to small kinky twists. Medium kinky twists have a bigger cut size than the small ones which means they take less time to make and they’ll also last for several weeks. 

12. Micro Kinky Twists

Micro Kinky Twists

Micro twists, just like micro braids, are made in very tiny sizes and are usually done on natural hair. Micro twists can easily transition into locs if you carry them for too long which is why you should only keep your hair in micro twists for a maximum of a few weeks if you don’t want your hair to unintentionally lock up.

13. Red Kinky Twists

Red Kinky Twists
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Red kinky twists are made using red kinky extensions or on red natural hair. Red colored twists are vibrant and energetic, and will surely announce your presence wherever you go!

14. Jumbo Kinky Twists

Jumbo Kinky Twists

Jumbo kinky twists are the fastest and easiest to make since you only need to make your hair into a few twisted pieces. To achieve jumbo kinky twists, part your hair into big sections and use big amounts of kinky extensions to make the twists very thick.

15. Natural Hair Kinky Twists

Natural Hair Kinky Twists

Natural hair kinky twists are made on curly or kinky hair without any extensions added. Natural twists can help improve your natural hair growth and define your curls.You should avoid making them too tight so as not to put too much tension on the roots. 

16. Kinky Twists Updos

Kinky Twists Updos
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Kinky twists updos are an enchanting way to style your kinky twists for formal occasions, or to just put them up so that they sit more comfortably. To style your kinky twists into an updo, you can pack your hair up into a ponytail and/or wrap the ends into a bun.

17. Cornrow Kinky Twists Style

Cornrow Kinky Twists Style
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You don’t have to braid the ends of your cornrows the regular way when you can just as easily form them into beautiful kinky twists, instead! You can naturally pull off this style if you have natural kinky hair and if you don’t, you can install kinky extensions to give you fabulous kinky twisted ends. 

18. Kinky Twists Bob

Kinky Twists Bob
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A kinky twists bob is a stylish way to rock the kinky twists style. Kinky twists bobs are usually short and curved inwards the face or neck, resembling a classy bobbed haircut. 

19. Blonde Kinky Twists

Blonde Kinky Twists
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Blonde kinky twists are made using blonde kinky extensions. You can go for the blonde color if you are tired or bored of using black and other dark colors. 

20. Kinky Twists With Curly Ends

Kinky Twists With Curly Ends
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You can curl the ends of your kinky twists to make them look even more glamorous and unique! The curls at the ends give your kinky twists even more volume and bounce. There are ready-made kinky crochet twists with curly ends but if your kinky twists are straight, you can easily curl them using rollers and hot water. 

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