Hello Ladies!
So a few weeks ago I did kinky twists for the first time. I really like them and I'm gonna compare kinky twists to box braids in this post. Keep in mind that I braid my hair myself so some of my pros and cons are more beneficial for someone who braids their own hair.
Kinky Twists
I forgot to mention the hair I used for my kinky twists (I ended up using 2 brands)
- Equal Jamaican Twist Braid for a few
- Batik Reggae Hair for most of my hair
- Takes a lot less time to do than box braids
- The hair I used is a little cheaper than the hair I used for box braids
- No need to cut the hair in half (I wear my kinky twists long)
- When I twist the hair, the twists tend to twist my roots so it hurts more than doing box braids
Box Braids
Pros
- Painless to install
- Does not get loose easily
Cons
- Have to trim each braid so that they style looks neat
- Takes a long time to plait
- Takes time for me to separate the hair
Overall
Both styles are great! They both last just as long and I would do both again. Those points are just my experiences.
Do you prefer box braids or kinky twists?
Thanks for reading!
- Sarah
