Turbie Twist, Product Review

One of my favorite products to use after washing my Sisterlocks is the Turbie Twist.   It's a super absorbent soft hair towel that absorbs excess water.  It's comfortable and easy to use.  Most importantly, no lint worries.  And the costs - less than $5.  I like to give as gifts to my new Sisterlocks clients.  You can find at Sally's, Bed Bath & Beyond, Ross and occasionally, WalMart.   Check out their website for more retailers.

I towel dry locks, separate, moisturize, then use Turbie Twist to absorb additional water until I'm ready to set locks.  I find my locks dry faster because the Turbie Twist absorbs more moisture.

It's also great lock protection working around the house, in the yard or when you just want them out of the way. 

On those rare lazy days when I allow myself to vegetate, turn off the phone, log off fb, twitter and Instagram to do nothing but lay around, eat and watch a Housewives marathon - it's me, my couch, the DVR and my Turbie Twist.  I own three: white, pink and yellow.

Kofi ~ Sisterlocks 8yr/7m

Consultant:  Gretchel "Gigi" Johnson, Dallas | Fort Worth, TX

Hairstyle:  Caruso Steam Curler Set

Pipe Cleaner Set

Happy New Year everyone!  I hope 2014 will be all that you hoped for and more.

I experimented with a pipe cleaner set for the first time, an inexpensive, protective hair style that last for weeks.  You can purchase 100 pipe cleaners for under $4 at Michaels, Hobby Lobby and most craft stores. I've provided step-by-step details of the process.

NOTE:  Not recommended for the newly locked.  The end of the pipe cleaners can tend to snag locks.

10-Day Old Pipe Cleaner Set

I found this great pipe cleaner set tutorial (click here) by ChescaLocs on YouTube . Although she has traditional locks, I modified her steps omitting the gel and the twisting.

Kofi's Steps

1.  Washed and conditioned with Avalon Lemon Clarifying Shampoo & Conditioner; 

2. Moisturized with small amounts of jojoba and coconut oil;

3.  Towel dried hair;

4.  Followed tutorial with damp locks, omitting gel.  I did not use setting lotion.  

5.  3-6 locks per pipe cleaner in front; 6-10 locks in back.  Total roll time approximately 45-minutes.

6.  Left pipe cleaners in over night.  (It's vital that locks be COMPLETELY DRY before removing pipe cleaners.)

Set last for 14 days or more or until washed.  I wore a lock sock at night and did nothing each morning. 

Pipe Cleaner Set

Week 1 - Removed pipe cleaners and did nothing for a protective style. 

Protective Style

    

Week 2 - Separated locks for an extremely tight curl.  Perfect for up do's. 

Separated locks for tight curls

 

Pipe Cleaner Up Do

Pipe Cleaner Up Do

For New Year's Eve, I softened the curls by setting dry locks with the Caruso Steam Curlers for a soft, feminine, curly style.

10-Day Old Pipe Cleaner Set, Softened with Caruso Steam Curlers

Here I am at 14 plus days, still lots of body and curls.  Time to wash and decide how I'd like to style my Sisterlocks next.  Or perhaps, I'll wash and do absolutely nothing; that's the beauty and simplicity of Sisterlocks!  (Click any photo for greater detail.)  

A video pictorial of my Pipe Cleaner process.