two strand twist on transitioning hair

Has anyone ever tried two strand twist before they were completely natural and successful at it. Were there any specific product you used for hold? Shea Butter? I want to try it out and see if the twist will stay in my hair.

While I was transitioning, I was never able to just do two strand twists. They never stayed, no matter what kind of product I used. I always had to two strand twist and then put them into Bantu Knots.

is that for a twistout or just wearing the twist? i was thinking if i would blow out my hair that it would hold better

got it now thanks ladies but if you come up with anymore ideas please post

Hey there Deva 87, I am a 9 month transitioner and in my early stages I would have twist n-icurl ssues because the relaxed ends would go limp on me:-(. But then I got a spray bottle and poured lottabody (setting lotion) and water in equal parts and sprayed my relaxed hair prior to twisting and it worked out beautifully. I can get 4 day hair by pinappling the hair on top my head at night and sleeping on satin pillowcase. Try the setting lotion/water mix. [You must be registered and logged in to see this image.]

I'm still transitioning and I always do twists after a cowash. I follow my wash with a leave-in conditioner (Giovanni's Direct or Healthy Sexy Hair's Pumpkin Potion), shingle with Curls' Curl Souffle and seal my ends with my mixed shea/jojoba butter. Sometimes I add a little Eco Styler gel if the twists begin to unravel and are unable to retain the twist.

I usually curl my twists with perm rods to mask the two textures and at night I bantu knot the twists to maintain the curled pattern of my ends.

awesome ladies. whohoo i really am liking the transition. trying out some new styles.

Hamptonsfnst! I am so happy that you mentioned the healthy sexy hair pumpkin potion i just bought that and i wanted to know if i could use it as a co wash, and you just answered my question thanks.

Sleepyeyes, I bought that from my favorite store, TJ Maxx. I used it when I wore my last weave(Halleyscurls.com) and figured if it worked on that hair(creole wavy) than it should work on mine and I use it after cowashing.