7. Passion Twists

The Vibe: Bohemian, romantic, textured, and wildly beautiful.

Passion twists are one of the most sought-after braiding hair hairstyles of the past several years, and their rise in popularity is completely understandable. They combine the structure of Senegalese twists with a curly, wavy braiding hair that creates individual twists with a gorgeous, bohemian, fluffy texture. The result is a style that looks like a fantasy — like natural hair and braids had a beautiful, textured child.

What Makes Them Unique:

The braiding hair used for passion twists is pre-curled or crochet-style curly hair, which gives each twist a soft, voluminous, lived-in texture from root to tip. Unlike the smooth, sleek finish of Senegalese twists, passion twists are deliberately full, airy, and romantic in their texture.

How to Create Them:

Passion twists can be installed using the crochet method or the traditional braiding method. For the crochet method, cornrow your natural hair first in a circular or back-to-front pattern. Use a crochet needle to pull looped sections of the curly braiding hair through each cornrow. Twist the looped section with a small piece of your natural hair to create each individual passion twist. For the traditional method, use the same technique as Senegalese twists but with curly rather than silky braiding hair.

Pro Tips:

  • Water seals and sets passion twists beautifully — dip the finished twists in lukewarm water and let air dry for a more defined, long-lasting finish
  • Passion twists are best installed at medium length — very long passion twists can become very heavy because of the volume of the curly hair
  • The bohemian quality of passion twists pairs beautifully with natural, undone accessories — wooden beads, cowrie shells, and gold rings all look stunning
  • Refresh passion twists by misting with a light water and conditioner mix and scrunching gently to reactivate the curl pattern

Best Braiding Hair: Freetress Water Wave hair, Spring Twist hair.

How Long It Lasts: 4–6 weeks.

Occasion: Casual wear, beach and summer events, festivals, romantic occasions.