Tried an Italian threading technique on a frizz-prone client yesterday

I used a smaller section and twisted it 3 times before pulling through, and her flyaways literally vanished after the finish cut. Has anyone else messed around with different twist counts for stubborn hair types?

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webb.victor4mo ago

Yeah, I've gone up to 5 twists on coarse Asian hair and it smoothed out way better than the standard 2. Try starting with a 4 twist on the crown next time and see if it holds.

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ryanf664mo ago

More twists just create more bulk and can make the hair feel stiff instead of smooth.

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richardk264mo ago

Thing is twist count matters WAY less than starting tension and where you place the section. People obsess over the number but ignore that a 3 twist on a poorly defined section will look worse than a 5 twist on a cleanly carved out piece. Also the direction your hair naturally grows at the crown is a real wildcard. If you don't account for that cowlick swirl even smooth hair will buckle after a few days.

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