PROS	CONS
Saves time	Harder to clean between twists
Easier Application Process	Leaves some residue
Easier to clean the scalp	Twists are looser after washing
Easier to wash the hair	Hair looks dry
Locks in moisture	Hair is frizzy
Easer to dry	Needs to be retwisted
Easier to style

Twisted Hair Method PROS

1. Saves time

• With the hair already in the twisted form, it saves you time by not having to part, section, and clip away your hair.

2. Easier Application

• The pre-twists allow you to apply the shampoo and conditioner to the hair and scalp area a lot faster. You can also get in between and underneath the twists near the roots. This ensures that you cover more area and get a more thorough massage and scalp stimulation.

3. Easier to clean the scalp

• If you use an applicator bottle having your hair already sectioned off and twisted allows you to only apply the product to specific areas. You get a better idea of where you are placing the product, how much product is used, and how it is being distributed throughout the scalp and strands. 

4. Easier to wash hair

• This will be a low-manipulation method. Simply run the water over your head and massage the scalp area to cleanse it. Once you feel like that area is cleaned, glide your hands across your twists. Wash them starting at the roots and working the water down and towards the ends of the hair. Continue with this process until the water runs clear and you do not see any lather on your hair, scalp, and edges. 

5. Locks in moisture

• If you allow your hair to air dry simply pin your hair upwards. This can be in a ball, ponytail, or bun after washing. Pat your hair dry to remove any dripping water. Having your hair remain a little damp will be good for those who have dry hair and are aiming to lock in additional moisture.

6. Easer to dry

• Pre-twisted hair lets your hair have room to dry. This is due to the hair being already sectioned off and in the pre-stretched state. You can set the twists w/ rollers and sit under a dryer.
• If you are air drying you can just leave your hair how it is after washing and towel drying. You may want to blow dry or flat iron your hair afterward. This will make it easier because the hair is pre-sectioned and out of the way. Also, it is already pre-stretched so that will make straightening less tedious and last longer.

Twisted Hair Method CONS

1. Harder to clean between twists

• Cleaning the scalp area is the easiest part to wash twisted hair. When you apply the product to your scalp and hair it’s harder to thoroughly get all the product from between the twisted strands. You can run the water along the twists until the water runs clear but in my opinion, I don’t think that all of the product is removed. 

2. Leaves some residue

• After removing your head from the washing place to dry you may notice that the product lather is still in between some of the pieces of the crown, edges, and twisted parts. You may have to spread the twists slightly apart to get all the areas you may have missed. This is all dependent on the size of your twists. Mine were medium-sized but ranging from large to medium woven and smaller in the front and crown.

3. Twists are looser after wash

• This may be a pro as well as a con as well. After washing your twists may have loosened during the process due to manipulation. They will have separated closer to the root and scalp area.

4. Hair looks dry

• Even though your hair has been cleansed it may still look dry. It will probably have a softer texture but looks as though it may still need to be moisturized thoroughly to avoid breakage and split ends. This will be even after applying the shampoo and conditioner. 

5. Hair is frizzy

• Your hair will look like it was blow-dried, fried, and extremely damaged. It will probably just need a little additional TLC. 

6. Needs to be retwisted

• The original twists will be tousled and in disarray. You will have to retwist your hair or remove them to moisturize and style your hair.