23 Twist Hairstyles You'll Want to Wear All Year Long (2024)

What's not to love about twist hairstyles?! They're undeniably pretty, they're relatively low-maintenance, and they're a really great protective style choice for all those times when you want lay off the heat styling. And with all the different ways to wear twists (we've rounded up a bunch below, but there are sooo many more), you'll absolutely never get bored of this versatile hairstyle. From Senegalese twists to flat twists (and, hey, even Senegalese flat twists), here are 23 twist hairstyles to show your stylist and twist tutorials to try yourself, whether you're new to styling hair or basically a pro. Get ready to screenshot...all of these.

A twist on Senegalese twists, this look has the loose, curly ends of goddess locs, so if you can't decide between the two styles, guess what? Ya don't have to!

If you love the look and low-maintenance care of box braids, then you'll love these Senegalese twists, which is a two-strand twist with braiding hair.

If you want to attempt DIY twists, try your hand at jumbo twists that are (comparatively) quick and easy. Once your hair is prepped with leave-in conditioner and hair gel, all you need is braiding hair and a tutorial to follow.

If you prefer a style that creates minimal tension at the roots, go with knotless twists. This rubberband method is great for beginners, so if you're new to all this, grab a bunch of small hair ties and follow along.

Flat twists are exactly what they sound like: twists that lie flat against your head. You can switch up the direction (toward your face or away from your face) and the size—the options are endless. Unlike a regular two-strand twist, you'll incorporate hair from your head as you twist for this style. Confused? Watch this tutorial.

Super-long twists look super cool, but they also look equally as amazing in a medium-length hairstyle. Wear all the twists down, or tie a few up and leave two down in front to frame your face.

The key to a perfect twist-out? Patience. The longer you let your twists set and dry, the better the results. You could wrap them in a bonnet while you sleep, but since the protective style can be worn as an actual style, too, why not rock the look on its own?

If you've perfected the two-strand twist-out, try this three-strand version. Unlike braiding the hair, which involves crossing the hair and opposite directions, all the sections of a three-strand twist move in the same direction. Wear it as a style, or unravel the twists once your hair dries for definitely curls.

If you love your three-strand twists and want to wear them as a lewk, try this knotless version. For this look, each twist actually starts as a braid. Here's the breakdown: Separate each section into three strands, add braiding hair to each strand as you braid to create the base, then switch to a three-strand twist. If you need a visual for this how-to, follow along with this three-strand twist tutorial.

This method also begins with a braid, but then transitions into a two-strand twist. Pro tip: To make the process go a little smoother, prep and separate your spring twist braiding hair before you get started. Oh, and watch this video tutorial to get a feel for the process.

If you can devote the time necessary to create this many micro Senegalese twists, this is some subtle encouragement to DO IT!! This twist hairstyle is worthy of all the extra time it takes.

If you know you like flat twists and are already obsessed with Senegalese twists, try this combination of the two different twist hairstyles.

If you've been dying to try Havana twists, grab some braiding hair and watch this quick tutorial, which demonstrates a braid-in method—or grab a BFF who's better at styling hair if you need a little help.

If you'd like the end result to look really natural, try this twist style. The hairstyle shown here combines both Marley twists and braids, which further proves just how versatile and customizable twist hairstyles are.

Wanna learn how to do this cool updo that features twists of varying sizes? Watch the video tutorial, grab a mirror and braiding hair, and get to twisting—so easy even beginners can do it...with a little patience.

If you love to experiment with color, make your twists pop with a few different shades of braiding hair, giving you a mix of browns, caramels, and creams.

One way to switch up your go-to Senegalese twists is to experiment with the direction of your twists. These twists are pushed all to one side, minus a few that wrap around the front.

Have fun with your twist hairstyle! From the size of the twists and the parting to the half-up, half-up down styling, this look feels totally unique.

If you're already rocking twists and are looking for different ways to style them, try double buns in the front and leave the rest down in the back.

Long twists look stunning when worn down, but they look just as amazing when wrapped up in a bun hairstyle, as demonstrated here.