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The French Twist is a classic updo hairstyle that is sure to add lashings of glamour to any outfit or occasion. A red carpet ready look that never goes out of style, the French roll can be worn neat and chic or casual and loose. Favoured by Hollywood beauties and streetwise fashionistas alike, once you get the hang of the hairstyle, you’ll be sure to rock the look regularly.

What’s the Difference Between a French Twist and a Chignon?

Both evoke images of classic old-school Parisian beauty, but there are some key differences between a French Twist and a chignon. A chignon, which literally translates to “nape”, is usually worn low on the neck, while a French Twist sits high on the head. What’s more, while the French Twist can be styled to suit any occasion, a chignon is usually reserved for special, formal events.

French Twist How-To: Step-by-Step Tutorial

Step 1: Using a fine-toothed comb, separate a section of hair from your crown to your fringe and brush it forward. Tease at the crown and the back section with the fine-toothed comb. Remember, the more you tease, the more volume your French Twist will have! Spray it with a bit of hairspray for extra shine.

Step 2: Smooth all your hair back using a comb or your fingers. The sleek look is part of the French Twist’s charm, so be extra careful to get rid of any knots or tangles.

Step 3: Get your bobby pins ready! Gather the smoothed hair to one side as if making a low ponytail, then pin sections of hair securely in place. Don’t be afraid to use lots of pins- they help keep your style in place by preventing strands from coming loose during the day. You can also spritz with a bit of hairspray for maximum hold.

Step 4: If your hair is very long, keep it in place with an elastic at the lower end. Roll the hair sections up towards the bobby pins with your fingers. Be sure to make them extra twisty — wrap around your fingers a few times and then pull out. Here you can pick whether to pin your twist the middle or top of your head. Secure the hair in place with more pins.

Step 5: Set your French Twist in place using hairspray. Pin back any loose strands to neaten it up, or pull a few out around to frame your face for a soft, romantic look. Enjoy your glamorous hairstyle!

Video-Tutorial How To Do a French Twist

As you can see, a classic updo hairstyle is at your fingertips with the French Twist. Great for everything from weddings to work wear; the true magic of the updo in its versatility. For a formal affair, style your French Twist tight and pair with pearls. Choose a looser version for an effortlessly chic night on the town, or mess it up slightly for a casual office look. Remember, practice makes perfect, and the more you wear your stylish hairdo, the better you’ll get at doing one in no time!

Ready to rock the chic hairstyle? Here is your cheat sheet to make the ultimate French Twist. Keep it close when practicing!

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French twist is one of the easiest yet stylish styles to do. It can be incorporated on long, medium and even shoulder-length hair. It can also be done for any occasion, ranging from a formal dinner, prom and even to work. While the steps are pretty much the same, your hair length and texture would determine just how well your French twist would turn out and the needed accessories.

Hair accessory for French twist:

The required hair accessory depends greatly on your kind of hair. For fine hair, you need lots of bobby pins, usually small ones and a jaw clip or French twist clip, especially if your hair is very long.

For those with thick hair, you need bigger bobby pins and a wider jaw clip. This is because the smaller ones are usually not enough to hold loose ends in place.

You also need a hair spray to help hold your twist in place and keep stray hairs away. A comb can also be used to comb the hair in place. If you would be creating a ponytail first, you may require a small hair pack.

Step by Step: How to French Twist Your Own Hair

When doing a simple French twist on your hair, you only require some bobby pins, U pins and a hair spray.

If you want to learn How to do a French Twist on yourself, here’s how:

1. Sweep all your hair into one side, either left or right, and secure using a bobby pin at the back of your hair. This will ensure that your hair stays in place in one side. You can also apply a hairspray to get rid of stray hairs.

2. Place your hand under the hair and brush it gently to one side.

3. Grab the hair from the bottom and twist upwards in the opposite direction. Basically, if you comb your hair to the right, you twist in the left direction and vice versa.

4. Tuck the remaining hair into the twisted space.

5. Use bobby pins to secure the hair you twisted. Be sure to place the pins in a way that they are hidden beneath the twist. You should also use additional bobby pins to hold the ends of the hair within the twist.

6. You can then go ahead and use a hairspray to smoothen the hair and make your twist stay.

Other Hairstyles To Try: Ponytail Hairstyles

French twist on medium hair length

If your hair is just of medium length or shoulder length, you can easily do a neat French twist and here is how:

Pack your hair into a low ponytail. The ponytail should rest just below the back of your hair, that is, your occipital region.

Twist the ponytail from bottom to top and use small bobby pins to firmly secure the hair.

If your hair isn’t long enough to form a low ponytail, it is probably too short for a French twist.

French twist comb on long fine hair

Although the previous method can be used to create a standard French twist, you can use a French twist comb to secure your twist, especially if you have long fine hair. To do this:

• Gather all your hair into a low ponytail.
• Twist the ponytail up and down into a tight coil starting from the base. Tuck the first end under the base and keep folding and tucking till there is no hair left to twist.
• Use the comb to comb your hair from the side to the part where the twist is and insert it firmly into the twist.

Here’s a great video tutorial showing how it’s done for those with long, fine hair:

French roll hairstyle for very long hair

It can be challenging to do a French roll if you have very long hair. That is because it’ll be much harder to fit all the ‘excess hair’ underneath the roll.

• Comb all your hair to the back and hold together creating a little hump at the top.
• Twist half of the hair around your index finger and hold against your head.
• Use bobby pins to secure the twisted parts firmly. Use as much bobby pins as required till the twist is firmly secured enough for you to remove your index finger.
• Gather the remaining loose ends and twist it upwards tucking the ends into the first twist. Keep twisting and tucking till you have all the hair.
• Use bobby pins to secure that part too.
• You can then use your hand or a comb to smoothen the sides of your hair.

READ: 7 Updos For Long Hair and How to DIY it

French twist clip for thick hair

Doing a French twist on thick hair is more complex and requires bigger pins and a French twist clip. With thick hair, it can be harder for the hair to stay in place so you need to apply the needed accessories and tools.

Here is how to do a French twist on thick hair:

1. Start by moisturising the hair using water and shea butter.
2. Divide the hair into two sections, much like a half up hairstyle. Make sure everything the front half section is smaller than the back half section.
3. Twist the top half and pin it loosely in place using a bobby pin. For thick hair, you would need bigger bobby pins.
4. Smooth the other lower half and pack it to one side of your hair, usually the right side and then secure using bobby pins.
5. Grab the ends of the first and second half and twist the ends of the upper and lower half together till you get to the head. Tuck the ends into the twist and continue to roll it down till it meets the head.
6. Use a jaw clip to hold the twist. For thick hair, you need a jaw clip with much gap between the interlocking teeth to avoid placing too much pressure on the clip.
7. Secure into place using bobby pins. You would probably need a lot of bobby pins to ensure there are no loose ends and that your twist is firmly placed.

Check Out: Best Hot Rollers For Thick Hair

Messy French Twist

Abby from TwistMePretty have this awesome video tutorial on how she does her own version of messy French Twist hairstyle. By using her finger to twirl the hair, and then finishing up the hairstyle with a couple of bobby pins, this is the probably the easiest way I’ve found so far!

Sideways French Twist

Also called the ‘horizontal French Twist’, this variation entails you twisting hair horizontally instead of vertically as with the classic twist. This chic updo is perfect for those with short hair. You’ll need a lot of bobby pins for this one, as you’ll be sectioning your hair, and twisting and pinning each section one by one.

Yes, this one will take much more effort that the old school twist. But it’s a good way to switch up your hairstyle.

Kate from TheSmallThingsBlog.com has a good tutorial on how she gets this look done. Check out her video below:

Do you think you can do a French Twist on yourself?

While French twists can be done on any kind of hair texture, the smoothness depends on what you are aiming for. You can move from a messy twist to a more sleek one. You can also create a front bang or even a centre parting. All that matters is your creativity and versatility with this simple and classy style.

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PIN it for later!

When it comes to hairstyle ideas, sometimes it’s best not to reinvent the wheel—just throw some shiny rims on it. This is exactly what influencers and celebrity hairstylists had in mind when they put a new spin on one of favorite updo hairstyles: the French twist. Also known as the French roll, this hairstyle has seen its fair share of weddings, proms and other major events. It’s a throwback that we constantly revisit for its versatility and ease of execution. And these days, we’re especially loving its 4.0 version for totally Instagramable moments. Check out three of our favorite ways to make the classic French twist a modern French twist with just a few small changes. 

1. Make It Messy

When it comes to upgrading your favorite 90s-inspired French twist, L’Oréal Paris expert and celebrity hairstylist Jonathan Colombini says to make it messy. Combining that sexy bedhead look with the polished look of the traditional French twist gives it a modern edge that can go from everyday hair to special occasion ‘do. Follow these simple steps to get the look.

Step 1: Start with clean hair, so give your strands a quick cleanse and conditioning with the L’Oréal Paris EverPure Sulfate-Free Moisture Shampoo and L’Oréal Paris EverPure Sulfate-Free Moisture Conditioner for a touch of softness and shine. Then brush your hair to work out any knots.

Step 2: Since this version of the style has a messy effect, skip the hairspray and go straight to creating your updo. Follow the steps for creating a classic French twist and then spritz hair with the L’Oréal Paris Elnett Precious Oil Satin Hairspray.

Step 3: Finally, tousle some of the hair to make it messy. “Pull some hairline pieces out or after pinning the French twist, run your hands against the grain of the hair to create flyaways,” Colombini says.

2. Double Twist It

Another way to modernize your French twist is to add another twist—literally! Giving the look a second twist not only adds dimension to the style, but it’s a great way to give poofy, thick hair some structure or make thin hair look fuller. Want to get the look? Follow the steps below to perfect this style right at home.

Step 1: If you have thicker hair, start by adding a hair serum like the L’Oréal Paris Elvive Dream Lengths Frizz Killer Serum Leave-In to your strands to help tame frizz and static. If your hair is on the thinner side, help give it a boost of volume with the L’Oréal Paris Elvive Dream Lengths Air Volume Shampoo. Spray directly onto the roots to lift oil and dirt that can weigh down your already thin hair. 

Step 2: Since you’re creating two, you can use the palm method to make your twists. Separate your hair into two sides (clip one side while you work on the first one). Gather your hair in one hand and lay the other hand flat against your head palm up so that you can grab the hair. Then twist the hair around the open palm, and using the open palm grab it while twisting up. Add bobby pins to secure your new twist before moving on to the other side. Your hair length will determine whether you’ll need to pin and tuck the remaining length under your twist.

Step 3: Add any barrettes of other accessories you want to adorn your double French twists before you spritz with hairspray for long-lasting hold. 

3. Add Some Braids

Whether you’re sporting your favorite knotless box braids and want to create a French twist, or creating new plaits to give your ‘do some added flair, braids are the perfect accent for this style. It’s an easy way to breathe new life into your protective style without getting back into the braider’s chair. If you’re sporting braids all over simply follow the classic French twist tutorial or do a single palm method twist and secure with pins. Want to add just a few braids to your roll? Here’s how to get the look.

Step 1: Before you start your French twists, create three separate braids two inches apart on one side of your hair. Keep in mind that you’ll want these braids to be visible on the outer layer of hair so make them about one inch wide. Use a bit of the L’Oréal Paris Advanced Hairstyle LOCK IT Clean Style Gel to give your braids some hold and keep flyaways at bay. 

Step 2: Using the palm method to create your twists, gather your hair with one hand and lay the other flat against your head with the palm facing out. Grab your hair with the open palm and twist up, creating a voluminous roll, and use bobby pins to secure it.   

Step 3: Tuck your lengths under the twist and use more bobby pins if you need to.

Editor’s Tip: Adding pearl accents and beads to hair is easier with braids, making this a French twist that lends itself to fun embellishments and jewels.

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