How To Maintain Beautiful Marley Twists

I recently put marley twists in my hair using a few materials:

• Yarn
• Olive oil
• Eco Styler Gel (Olive Oil)
• Lighter
• Scissors

I used to rock this look back in high school, but hated how it became fuzzy after a short amount of time. So to try to fix the problem, I put olive oil on the yarn as I was twisting to help the fibers in the yarn stay together for longer. After almost 3 weeks of having this style in, I can say that the olive oil has made a significant difference. I have to put a scarf on my hair at night and/or do low maintenance "styles" in my hair like the ones pictured below. If the yarn is in a big bun or big braid, it will slow down the process of the yarn becoming fuzzy.

After trimming my hair, I placed olive oil in my hair and made individual gel twists using eco styler gel. After I had enough twists all over my hair, I then added the yarn to my hair. The olive oil and gel acts as a barrier between my hair and the yarn.

I only plan on wearing this style for 2 or 3 more weeks. After that I plan to do a sew in weave with some exceptional hair. I can't wait! In the meantime, these twists serve as a great low-maintenance hairstyle that works well with my workouts. Gotta get it tight for spring! 

Quick Tip: Even though your hair is protected underneath the yarn, your scalp needs attention as well. Mix water and your favorite oil/spray for your scalp inside a spray bottle. Shake the bottle vigorously and spray on your scalp immediately after. This may seem weird to mix oil and water together, but if you do this once or twice a week or when needed, you wont have to worry about an itchy scalp. Your scalp and new growth will be healthy and hydrated. You can even mix in some of your favorite conditioner in the spray bottle if your hair needs more moisture.

You can create a lot of fabulous looks using something as simple and affordable as yarn. 

Happy Twisting!