If there’s a men’s hairstyle that is all-in-one — low-maintenance, low-manipulation, versatile styling options, and long-lasting — it’s definitely twisted hairstyle. They are also suitable on natural, texturized and relaxed hair and can be done using your hair or with the addition of extensions. If you’re planning on doing this hairstyle anytime soon but don’t know which style to go for, don’t worry because I’ve got you covered. Here are 20 twisted hairstyles for men that you can choose from.
1. TRIANGULAR PART TWISTS
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Your twists can never look boring with these triangular part lines. Whether the sections are big, medium, or small, triangular parts fit in just right.
2. KAMIKAZE TWISTS
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A switch-up from regular two-strands twists, Kamikaze twists are created by first rolling the two separate hair strands flat on the scalp and all the way down to the ends before twisting them together.
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3. BOX TWISTS
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Regular box twists will never go out of fashion and that’s because they always look good on hair no matter the type, length, or texture.
4. WAVY PART TWISTS
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Looking for the next fashionable parts to try out, then wavy parts will do just the job.
5. TWISTS WITH THE MIDDLE PART
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A clean middle part helps to keep your twists neatly in place. This is specially suited for the man who doesn’t want to do too much, just simple and classy.
6. ONE-STRAND COMB TWISTS
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Two-strand twists are not the only twisted hairstyle for men — one-strand comb coils are just as fitting. What’s more is that with a fine-tooth rattail comb and hair curling gel, you can DIY this hairstyle at home.
7. CORNROWS WITH TWISTS
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Want something else in addition to your twists? Add some cornrows to it. You can have these cornrows in front, at the back, or the sides. They always help to give your twists a more pronounced look.
8. TWISTS WITH SHAVED SIDES
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You can have your fade cut and twists in one. Now, this combo is definitely a stepper and will surely attract compliments from both the ladies and gents alike.
9. TWISTED STARTER LOCS
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While there are different techniques to locing hair, twisted starter loc are among the easiest and less painful method. If that sounds like what you are looking for, then go for it.
10. OMBRE TWISTS
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Why have one color on your hair when you can have two? Ombre twists allow you to experiment with lighter or darker shades of your favorite color on your hair.
11. CHUNKY TWISTS
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I’ll be honest — chunky twists are most suitable for men with thick natural hair. These twists help to give the hair an even voluminous look. So, if you’re aiming for a fuller look and you have thick hair, chunky twists will be your best bet.
12. TWISTED FISHTAIL
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Twisted fishtails are a way to get your hair off your face and neck especially during hot weathers. They also accentuate your facial features and add to your manly vibes.
13. TWO-TONED TWISTS
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Love colors but don’t want to do too much? Two-toned twists got ya! Add a bit of your favorite color to a few twists while leaving the rest in their natural color.
14. MINI TWISTS
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Where are my fine hair buddies at? Mini twists are the right type of twisted hairstyle for you. They help to give your hair an even fuller look, especially if that’s what you want.
15. COLORED TWISTS
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Give your twists that glow by adding color to it. Now to do this, you can either color your natural hair or use colored extensions. Either way, your twists will come alive in them.
16. SHORT TWISTS
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Who says really short hair can’t rock twists? As these pictures have shown you, such a statement is anything but true. Two-strand twists are equally as pretty on short hair as they are on medium and long hair.
17. ZIGZAG PART TWISTS
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Turn things up a notch with zigzag part lines. With this parts, your twists can never look wrong.
18. TWISTS WITH ACCESSORY
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Give your twists that extra manly drip by spicing it up with a single dangling accessory. Talk about keeping it cool and simple. However, if you like extra-extra, go ahead and add more accessories.
19. LONG TWISTS
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Twists help to show off the glory of long hair — and their actual length. If you’ve been looking for a protective style to put your long hair in, twists are the one. You can leave them to hang loose, put them in updos, or any other style of your choosing; the styling options for long twisted hair are bountiful.
20. FLAT TWISTS
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Unlike the regular method of weaving your hair flat on your head with three strands, flat twists are created by weaving two-strands flat on your head. Now, it may take you a couple of tries to master this technique but all things are possible, don’t you agree?
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