Hair Tutorials - 30 Days of Twist & Pin

Hair Romance
30 Days of
Twist & Pin
Hairstyles
30 Days of Twist & Pin Hairstyles
Thank you
Thank you so much for purchasing Hair Romance’s first ebook - 30 Days of Twist and Pin Hairstyles!
I hope you find it full of hairspiration and useful tips and tricks for you to create fabulous hairstyles at home.
At Hair Romance we want you to love your hair. The only way to happy hair is to love what you have and
understand how to work with your natural hair. Once you accept your hair the way it is, styling it becomes
so much easier as you stop fighting against your hair.
If I can create these styles in my own hair, I know you can too. I am not a hairdresser, however I have spent
a lot of time in hairdressing salons and learnt a lot of stylists’ tricks. My sister and her best friend were both
hairdressers and ran their own salon and my best friend is a hairdresser. We met over ten years ago in the
same street that I met my husband. That’s where my hair romance began.
I hope you enjoy the 30 hairstyles I have created in this book. They are all modelled in my own hair, but I
have also provided suggestions for variations if your hair is shorter or longer.
I believe your hair is your best accessory, and you should have fun with your hair.
I welcome your feedback and if you have any questions or queries please contact me at thehair@
hairromance.com.
Christina
© Hair Romance/Christina Butcher 2011
All hair photographs and content are copyright Hair Romance/Christina Butcher 2011 and cannot be reproduced without
permission. Product photographs are courtesy beautydirectory.
Hair Romance - 30 Days of Twist & Pin Hairstyles

30 Days of Twist & Pin Hairstyles - Contents
Choose a style - Click on the hairstyle on page 3 to go straight to the how to 3
Good foundations 4
Styling products 4
Tips for blowdrying your hair 5
Styling Tools 6
How to Twist & Pin 7
More styling tricks 8
30 Days of Twist & Pin hairstyles and instructions 9
Extra Hair Photo Tutorials 71
More Hair Links 75
Glossary 76
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Good foundations
As you may know from reading Hair Romance, I have naturally curly hair. For all of these styles I have
started by blowdrying my hair straight. It’s not that these styles don’t work with curls (some look even
better!) but that straight hair is a good consistent base to start with for styling hair.
A lot of updos require more texture for them to hold so they can be great “second day” hair. You get
great mileage out of your straight hair on day one, then after you sleep on it and wake up with a few
kinks, pop it up in one of these hairstyles and no-one will know...
If your hair is naturally straight or wavy, congratulations! You are in the perfect spot to start styling your
hair. If your hair is soft or fine, texturising products can add some weight to your hair to help keep these
styles in place.
However, if like me, you have hair that can be a bit confused – am I curly, or straight, or frizzy or...? -
well, I recommend starting by blowdrying your hair straight. See page five for blowdrying tips.
Styling products
I often recommend “second day” hair for upstyles as freshly washed hair is very soft and can be harder to style into a specfic
shape. If you have just washed your hair, or your have soft or fine hair, these products can be a good foundation for creating
upstyles that will last all day.
Volumising mousse or thickening sprays - apply to towel dried hair and blowdry for added volume and texture. I recommend
Original & Mineral Atonic Thickening Spritz or Goldwell StyleSign Double Boost Root Lift Spray.
Sea Salt sprays - apply to towel dried hair and allow to air dry or blowdry. It can also be sprayed lightly on dry hair. Try Evo Salty
Dog Cocktail Beach Spray or KMS Hairplay Sea Salt Spray.
Dry Shampoo - More of a product than a shampoo - see my reviews here. I like to use Batiste, Klorane or KMS Makeover Spray.
Hairspray - One of the most useful products for your hair. I love Evo Helmet Finishing Spray or Redken Quick Dry 18.

Tips for blowdrying your hair
a Start with a good blowdryer – I highly recommend Parlux. Parlux hairdryers are more expensive as
they are a professional dryer, but it’s why your hair looks so good after a blowdry from the salon. It will
also last. I have had mine for 10 years!
a Use a nozzle on your dryer – All good dryers come with a nozzle attachment. These are to direct the air flow so
you get a smoother blowdry. Always use it. Angle your dryer so the nozzle is pointing down towards the end of
your hair and always blowdry from root to tip.
a Use a heat protectant – very important to protect your hair from damage when heat styling – there are lots of
these on the market, and depending on your hair type you may prefer a spray or a cream. I can recommend
Kerastase Paris Resistance Force Ciment Thermiq, KMS Flat Out Hot Press Spray, Redken Spray Starch and Evo
Icon Welder Hot Tool Shaper.
a Use a good brush. Good tools make the job easier. For a voluminous blowdry (good for Days 2, 8 & 15) use a round brush. If
you are also using irons to straighten your hair, try this flat wrap method using a paddle brush or styling brush.
a Work in sections – start by blowdrying your hair loosely with your fingers instead of a brush until it’s about 70% dry. Then
section your hair from ear to ear and clip up the top section. Blowdry your hair with holding a brush underneath and the
dryer nozzle pointing down the hair shaft so you get a smoother finish. Working in small sections will take a bit longer but will
give your more control and get a better result.
a Use the cool shot button – Parlux call it the “Cool Shot button” but many hairdryers will have a button that will allow a blast
of cold air. Heat will make your hair straight and cold air will set it to keep its shape. Use the cool shot button as you go to
set your blowdry.
a Finish with a serum to add gloss and shine, try Original & Mineral Frizzy Logic Shine Serum or Redken Glass 01. Finish with a
spray of medium weight hairspray to hold the style.
These should give you a great finish when you blowdry your hair and a perfect base for styling your hair into these fabulous Twist
and Pin hairstyles!
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Paddle brush
Great for smoothing hair. Use this
Styling Tools brush to blowdry with the wrap
method.
Bobby Pins Round or Conical

Brush
I recommend Goriki pins. They are
available from hairdressing supply Used to create
stores, or ask your stylist. volume and waves
when blowdrying.
Pins can be crossed over in an X
shape for a stronger hold. Wrap ends of your
hair around to create
Hair Elastics
flicks, use your cool
Use to secure your shot button to set.
ponytails, and hair
sections under buns.
Find the right size and
Fringe pins strength to hold your hair.
I prefer snag-free elastics
These pins are fantastic with no metal
for chignon and french connectors.
roll styles, and even
securing braids, especially
if your hair is thick.
How to use: Tail comb
When securing bun: Gently hook a bit of hair from Use the tail to section
your bun, then turn the pin outwards and grab hair and create neat
some hair outside the bun, pivot the pin inwards Comb part lines.
and push under the bun catching more hair
Use the wide This fine comb is also
underneath.
side to de-tangle great to use with
You can also weave them through your hair, or wet hair and the fine straightening irons to
squeeze them a little when inserting them so they side to backcomb for ensure there are no
knots.
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spring into place with extra hold. added height and volume.

How to Twist & Pin
This technique is the

basis of many of my
hairstyles.
Take sections of your
hair and twist it.
Then twist it around
your finger and use
a bobby pin to pin in
place.
Put bobby pins
through more than
one twist to ensure
they stay in place.
This simple technique will help will many of the styles,

especially Days 3, 9, 10 & 20.
Twist two sections together, and hide a bobby pin
underneath. Used repeately it forms a kind of twisted
braid.

More styling tricks
How often do you think stylists add extensions to hairstyles and updos?
The answer is all the time! Not only are extensions for added length, they are mainly used
for adding volume.
If there is a particular style you want to recreate but your hair is too fine or short, consider
clip-in extensions. Synthetic clip-in extensions are not expensive and can really make an
updo.
Human hair extensions are more expensive but are more versatile. They can be coloured
to match your hair exactly and can be heat styled to match your hair texture.
If you are creating a special updo for a prom, wedding or special occasion, you should
consider extensions to add that something extra.
Tips for a perfect French roll:

Did you know that to achieve that perfect French roll you can buy foam rolls
to wrap inside your hair?
You can also buy donut shaped fillers to make that perfect top knot or side
chignon. They are available in a few shades, pick one to suit your hair colour.
How to smooth flyaways:

Here’s a quick tip I learnt at fashion week. Spray hairspray onto your brush and then
gently brush your hair.
By spraying onto your brush, you don’t overapply the product to your hair and end up
with a crispy finish. There’s just enough hold to catch all the small flyaways and smooth
your hair giving a perfect finish.

Day 1
Day 1 Ponytail underneath
How to:
1. Part your hair to the side, or wherever your natural part falls.
2. Gently brush or pull your hair back into a ponytail off to the side and secure with an
elastic.
3. Have a few bobby pins at the ready and start by taking a small section of your ponytail
and twisting it.
4. Twist it into a little knot shape at the base of your ponytail and secure it with bobby pins.
5. Continue with the rest of your ponytail, ensuring that you cover all around the hair elastic.
6. Leave a section in the centre of the ponytail til last. Twist and pin this in the centre of the
ponytail, on top of the other sections.
I like to leave some hair loose at the front, or you can twist your fringe back for a different
look.
Short hair variation:

Don’t worry about too much twisting, just pin small sections so you covers the hair elastic.
Long hair variation:

Twist more, it will create tighter sections that will stay in place more easily. Cross your bobby
pins over for a secure finish.
Twist & Pin sections

Day 2
Day 2
How to:
1. Part your hair to the side. place
pins
2. Gently brush or pull your hair back into a low pontail at the nape of your neck. here
3. Twist your ponytail upwards from the nape of your neck, as for a French twist, but over to
the side.
4. The trick is where to pin it to give the style stability – (see pictures right) - use a mix of
bobby pins and fringe pins (especially if your hair is thick).
5. Pin up any loose sections. Leave the ends loose for that French casual chic feel.
Fine hair variation:

Buy a foam insert to twist your hair around – this will create the bulk in the roll and still leave place
your hair free and loose at the top. pins
here

You will have less loose at the top - either make it spiky or tuck all the ends in for a neat finish.

If your hair is very long this style will be harder to achieve, and will need more pins. If your
hair is fine and long you should tuck half the twist in and this will allow you to keep the ends
loose.

Day 3
Day 3
place pins here
How to:
1. This style looks great with a bit of curl so start by blowdrying your hair with some volume
and flicks at the end, or use a curling wand. If your hair is naturally curly head to step 2.
2. Using the same technique as for “How to wear a headscarf like Blake Lively” you twist
and pin pieces of hair together. See photos on page 7.
3. Similar to braiding, take small sections of hair from each side, twist together and pin in
place. Continue down, pinning about 3-4 sections on the side.
4. To create the ponytail, take a section of hair from underneath and pin this around
making a hair band for a side ponytail.
5. Use bobby pins to secure in place underneath.

I would use a hair elastic to secure the ponytail and then cover the band with a section of
hair. This will be more secure.
make the ponytail with
section of hair, or cover your
hair elastic for a neat finish

Day 4
Day 4 place pins along the
braid to hold in place
How to:
This is a great style for when you are growing out a fringe, or if you love having your hair off
your face. The front is backwards braided and follows your hairline and then twists and pins
into a chignon behind your ear.
1. Start by parting your hair, this is where the braid will start.
2. Take a small section from the front of your part, about one inch wide and split into three.
3. Start the braid by plaiting these together backwards, by crossing the sections underneath.
4. Add sections of hair from your hairline into the braid as you follow your hairline towards your
ear.
5. Once you have braided to behind your ear, twist and pin the braid into a little knot or bun
and pin below your ear on your hairline.
6. Next take small sections of your hair and twist and pin around the first bun. You want to
take sections equal to the braid so all the twist are similar in size.
7. Use some fringe pins to secure the braid flat against your head as it can tend to lift forward.
twist & pin -
If your hair is too short to braid, you can twist it tightly away from your face and pin in place. see page 7
If your hair is very thick, you may want to secure it in a ponytail first like in Day 1. If your hair is
mermaid length, you could do several small plaits out of the ponytail and then twist and pin
these in place. Gorgeous!

Day 5
Day 5
How to:
ponytail
It’s amazing the difference a hair accessory makes. underneath
1. Brush all your hair back into a side ponytail and secure with an elastic.
2. Backcomb your ponytail to make it seem like your have more hair.
3. Gently twist around your elastic into a bun.
4. Use a comb to gently smooth the top of the bun for a smooth finish.
5. Clip in a flower and you’re ready to go.
Short/Fine hair variation

Still not enough hair after backcombing? See page 8 for donut fillers or try extensions.
Long hair variation

This is perfect for long hair – just skip the backcombing if you already have enough hair!
backcomb and
pin around

Day 6
Day 6
How to: braid one way
This gorgeous do would be a beautiful wedding upstyle. This is a combination of a braid
from the left and a plait from the right that crosses over and tucks in.
1. Part your hair to the right (or wherever your natural part falls).
2. Take a section of your hair from your part to your right ear and clip away. This will be your
plait.
3. Starting on the left, near your temple, take a section of hair and split into three.
4. Braid this in a French plait and only take in new sections of hair along your hairline.
5. Loosely braid along your hairline until you reach your left ear.
6. Once you reach you left ear, stop adding in sections but finish the braid in a plait. Twist
the plait back and tuck it under the braid and pin it. Don’t worry if it’s not that neat as
the right plait will sit on top over it.
7. Unclip the right section of hair and loosely plait it.
8. Pin this over the braid along your hairline. Tuck the ends of the plait under the braid near
your left ear and pin in place.
Long hair variation

If your hair is beautiful and long, why not continue the plaits to form a ring braid? This is
plait the other
where you keep braiding your hair all around your head. You can make a crown of hair with
these plaits. Simply gorgeous.

Day 7
Day 7
How to:
See Day 6 for the full how-to.
What a difference an accessory makes!

I love this idea for a bride, and think adding something blue to your hair is a fun twist on
tradition.
This is actually a necklace! If you love the look, you could also pin a row of silk flowers
over this style. What do you already own that could be repurposed into a hair accessory?
Necklaces can be used as headbands or ribbons that could be added into braids? Perhaps
a brooch that can be pinned into your hair?
Even a scarf can be tied into a bow or twisted into a flower to adorn your hair. Have fun with
your hair and try something new with your hair.

Day 8
Day 8
How to:
This style is all about volume, but it should look soft and not stiff. The trick is to backcomb and
add texture inside the style, but leave a thin layer of hair that sits over the top to give it a
smooth and soft finish.
1. Wash your hair with a volumising shampoo and blowdry for as much volume as your can
get!
twist up
2. Lift up the top section and backcomb from the crown of your head forward. Remember like a
to leave a layer of hair from your hairline that will cover the finished beehive. french
roll
3. Take a section from ear to ear down and pull into a low pony.
4. Twist this up, similar to a French roll and pin in place.
5. Take your backcombed hair on your crown and start to shape it. You may need to tease
some more to get a rounder shape. Hairspray this section for maximum hold. Pin this in
place.
6. Next take the top layer of hair we didn’t tease and smooth this over the beehive shape.
7. Pull all the loose hair together at the back, gently twist and tuck the ends into the
beehive and pin in place.
backcomb
8. Finish with a mist of medium hold hairspray and pin in any loose pieces. & tease up
Short/Fine hair variation for volume
Still not enough hair after backcombing? See page 8 for donut fillers or try extensions.
Long hair variation
If you hair is thick and long, your beehive may end up looking more like Marge Simpson!
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Why not try the beehive top on a half-up half-down hairstyle?

Day 9
Day 9
backcomb
& tease up
How to: for volume
1. Add some extra height on your crown by gently teasing and backcombing.
2. To hold the height, take small sections of hair above your ears, twist together and pin in
place off to the side.
3. Continue down, and twist and pin another section on the side.
4. Pull your hair into a side ponytail and secure with an elastic.
5. Cover the elastic by wrapping a section of hair around it and bobby pin it in place.
6. Pop a giant flower on top and you’re done!
Short/longer hair variation

This easy style will work for all lengths, your ponytail will just be shorter or longer.
twist & pin -

see page 7

Day 10
Day 10
How to:
This is as easy as it sounds!
1. Take a small section from each side, twist them together and tie in a knot!
2. The trick is getting it to stay in place – try a texturising product if your hair is slipping out of
place.
3. Use a bobby pin underneath to keep the knot in place too.

Day 11
Day 11 pin braid in
place
How to:
1. Start by parting your hair, this is where the braid will start.
2. Take a small section from the front of your part, about one inch wide and split into three.
3. Start the braid by plaiting these together.
4. Add sections of hair from your hairline into the braid as you follow your hairline towards
your ear. Continue to where you want your ponytail to sit.
5. Gather the rest of your hair around to make the ponytail and secure with an elastic.
6. As always, take a small piece of hair to wrap around to cover the elastic and secure with
a bobby pin underneath.
7. You may need to place a few pins to secure the braid flat to your head.

Gently backcomb the ponytail for more volume.
cover your
Long hair variation hair elastic
with a
This is perfect for long hair – you could even swap the ponytail for a plait. section of
hair

Day 12
Day 12
How to:
I have included the French Roll with a Twist tutorial on page 72 which is the same technique,
though this style has more volume and a bit more punk.
1. Pin back your fringe, or the front section of your hair. I like a little bit of height, so you can
backcomb a little to add volume.
2. Taking a section from each side of your hairline and bring together into a twist at the
back of your head.
3. Twist the section around your finger and pin in place.
4. Repeat steps 2 & 3 until all your hair is twisted and pinned into a line.
Short hair variation

You can always backcomb your hair to make the twists stand out more.
Long hair variation
You can secure the sections with hair elastics before twisting them to make it stronger – ie.
Have 4-5 smaller ponytails in a line that you then twist and pin. This will be more stable and
will make this style easier to do.

Day 13
Day 13
add some
How to: curls
to your
This is a little more advanced, but it is worth the effort. If you’re not very good at braiding, reverse
get someone to help you. ponytail
1. Brush your hair and put your head upside down.
2. Take a section of hair from the nape of your neck and split into three.
3. To do a backwards braid, plait the sections underneath each other. Braid hair in from
both sides, always adding it underneath.
4. Continue to the top of your crown and then gather all your hair into a high ponytail and
secure with an elastic.
5. Take a section of hair and wrap it around to hide the elastic and pin it in place with a
bobby pin.
6. Flip your ponytail forward and pin on top of your head. You can also use a curling iron to
create more shape and texture in your ponytail.
backwards
Variations
braid,
This braid would also look great with a top knot or bun. upside
down!

Day 14
Day 14
twist in side
How to:
Have lots of bobby pins and fringe pins handy for this style! Depending on your hair texture
you may need a foam roller to wrap your hair around and pin inside the curl.
1. Start by gently twisting your hair round on the left from your temple. I have left my fringe
out, but you can also twist that back.
2. Twist it around following your hairline to the nape of your neck. Pop a few fringe pins in to
keep it in place.
3. Here’s where it can be a little fiddly as you need to roll all your hair up like sausage. I start
by wrapping some hair around my index finger and to create the centre and then rolling
it up like a ribbon. Depending on your hair texture you may need a foam roller to wrap
your hair around and pin inside the curl.
4. Once it’s in a fair sausage roll shape start pinning! As I said, keep those pins handy as you
won’t have a free hand to look for them.
5. To get that neat finish on the side I open the curl up so you can the roll and pin it in the
centre.

You may need to backcomb to create volume and shape in your roll. pin inside
Long hair variation

Unless your hair is fine, you won’t get such a neat and tidy silhouette, but you could make a
beautiful 1940s style roll.

Day 15
Day 15 lots of
backcombing`
How to:
1. Wash your hair with a volumising shampoo and blowdry for as much volume as your can
get!
2. Lift up the top section and backcomb from the crown of your head forward. Remember
to leave a layer of hair from your hairline that will cover the finished beehive.
3. Take a section from ear to ear down and pull into a low pony.
4. Twist this up, similar to a French roll and pin in place.
5. Take your backcombed hair on your crown and start to shape it. You may to tease some
more to get a rounder shape. Hairspray this section for maximum hold. Pin this in place.
6. Next take the top layer of hair we didn’t tease and smooth this over the beehive shape.
7. Pull all the loose hair together at the back, gently twist and tuck the ends into the
beehive and pin in place.
8. Finish with a mist of medium hold hairspray and pin in any loose pieces.
9. Tie a headband, ribbon or scarf around to finish the look.
like a
French roll
Still not enough hair after backcombing? See page 8 for donut fillers or try extensions. - pin here
Long hair variation

This is perfect for long hair – just skip the backcombing if you already have enough hair!

Day 16
Day 16
How to:
This is so simple, just make sure you have some pins handy for when you get the chignon in
the right spot.
1. Start by twisting your hair up and along your neck from the right.
2. Twist all your hair together (almost in a side ponytail) then twist up and around into a
chignon.
3. Bobby pins will keep this bun in place, or fringe pins if your hair is thicker.
twist
around,
use fringe
pins to
keep in
place

Day 17
Day 17 cover your
elastic
with a
section
How to: of hair
1. Brush all your hair into a high ponytail and secure with an elastic.
2. Leave a piece of hair from your ponytail free to cover the elastic, but we’ll do that at the
end. Split your ponytail into three sections and plait it.
3. Roll the end under and pin into a bun.
4. Take that last section of hair and wrap it around your hair elastic to give it a neat finish.
Long hair variation

Make sure you have hair elastics that are strong enough to hold your hair up in a high pony.
If your hair drops, you’re using the wrong elastics.
You could even do several plaits to make this bun.

Day 18
Day 18
How to:
This is such a simple style. I have added a headband to the front but this is optional.
1. Brush your hair and if using a headband, place this in front.
2. Make a very loose and large braid, starting approximately level with your ears in the
middle of your hair.
3. Add in very large sections as you braid - you should only aim to add in all your hair in
three sections.
4. Finish the braid in a plait and secure with an elastic.
5. Tuck the plait underneath and use bobby pins to secure it.
tuck your braid

underneath

Day 19
Day 19
How to:
Another great twist & pin variation!
1. Take a section of hair and twist and pin into a little bun.
2. Do the left, then right, then centre buns at the top. Then with the remaining hair do two
buns underneath.
3. This can be pinned neatly but I like it a little messy so leave some ends poking out.
Variations
There are five messy twist and pin buns in this style, but you can do as many or as few suit
your hair texture.

Day 20
Day 20
How to:
1. Brush your hair and leave your fringe loose (if you have a fringe, that is).
2. Take a small section of hair above your left ear, split into three and plait. Secure the end
with an elastic or clip.
3. Repeat with a section above your right ear, hold the end of that plait with an elastic or
clip.
4. Take the section above the left plait and make a third plait.
5. Pull all three plaits together and twist them together.
6. Use a bobby pin to secure them together and pin to your hair underneath.
7. Remove the clips/elastics at the end of the plaits and soften the ends into the rest of your
hair. twist & pin -
see page 7
Variations
If you hair is too short to reach around, you can pin the plaits at the side instead.
For long-haired girls this is perfect. It is quick and will keep your hair off your face but still has
a beautiful bohemian feel.

Day 21
Day 21
How to:
1. Gather the top third of your hair, split into three and plait. Secure the end with an elastic.
2. Repeat with the middle section.
3. For the bottom section, gather your hair at the nape of your neck. Plait backwards,
crossing the sections underneath each other.
4. Back to the first plait – roll this up and pin in underneath.
5. Repeat with the second plait.
6. For the bottom section, roll the braid upwards and pin in place (this is why we did a
backwards plait). This way all the plaits look the same.
Variations
Depending on how short your hair is, you may be able to do shorter plaits.
Longer hair – you may do more plaits or make larger rolls. Either would be lovely.

Day 22
Day 22
How to:
1. Brush your hair into a low ponytail at the nape of your neck.
2. Twist the ponytail and flip it up creating a French roll.
3. Leave the ends free at the top and pin the twist in place. The finish should be relaxed
and leave it slightly messy.

You can backcomb your hair underneath to create some more volume. Fold your hair at
the back to create a pleat if you don’t have enough hair to twist up.
Long hair variation

One idea for very long hair is to create a messy bun at the top of the twist. You can also tuck
some of your hair inside the twist but keep the ends loose for that relaxed feel.

Day 23
Day 23
start your braid here
How to:
To do a reverse braid you cross the sections underneath each other, rather than over each
other. For this braid, only add in extra hair from underneath.
1. Start on the right, above your ear. Take a section of hair, split into three and braid crossing
the sections underneath each other.
2. Continue across to your left ear, adding in extra hair from the bottom as you go.
3. Once you reach your left ear, twist the ends around and pin just behind your ear.
Variations
If you have long hair, you can continue this braid all around your head in a halo. Ah, I wish
my hair was longer!
add sections in
from under here

Day 24
Day 24
How to:
This is a way to step up your ponytail a notch, but it’s so easy, anyone can do it.
1. If adding a headband, put this in place first. I like to hide the ends of the headband so
leave some hair in front that will be pulled back to cover the band.
2. Take a small section from each side, from just above your ears, then twist together and
pin in place at the back (see page 7).
3. Gather all your hair into a side ponytail and secure with an elastic.
4. Wrap a piece of hair around the elastic to hide it and give it a perfect finish.
Variations
If your hair is too short for a ponytail, you can pin your hair into a mini-chignon.
If your hair is long, you can either leave it in a long side pony or you could also plait it.

Day 25
Day 25
How to:
1. Part your hair on the right, or wherever your natural part falls.
2. Take a small section from your part at the front and plait it. Pin the plait across
horizontally. Secure the end with a pin.
3. Take a second section beneath the first and plait it. Pin the plait across horizontally.
Secure the end with a pin.
4. Take a third section below that and plait it. Pin the plait across horizontally. Secure the
end with a pin.
5. Gather the top third of your hair from the left. Twist together and pin into a mini-bun over
the first plait.
6. Repeat with the second and third plaits so you have three buns in a line.
Variations
You could make this more detailed by adding more plaits and buns. You could also add
plaits from both sides to the buns.

Day 26
Day 26
ponytail underneath
How to:
1. Part your hair to the side, or wherever your natural part falls.
2. Gently brush or pull your hair back into a high ponytail and secure with an elastic.
3. Have a few bobby pins at the ready and start by taking a small section of your ponytail
and twisting it.
4. Twist it into a little knot shape at the base of your ponytail and secure it with bobby pins.
5. Continue with the rest of your ponytail, ensuring that you cover all around the hair elastic.
6. Leave a section in the centre of the ponytail till last. Twist and pin this in the centre of the
ponytail, on top of the other sections.
7. I like to leave some hair loose at the front, or you can twist your fringe back for a different
look.

Don’t worry about too much twisting, just pin small sections so you cover the hair elastic.
Long hair variation
Twist more, it will create tighter sections that will stay in place more easily. Cross your bobby
pins over for a secure finish.

Day 27
Day 27
How to:
Using my classic Twist & Pin technique, but creating a chignon style hairstyle to the side.
1. I start by twisting and pinning a top section on the side behind my ear.
2. Next twist and pin a section underneath that.
3. Keep taking small sections, twist tight then twist around your finger and pin in place.
4. It looks great when you overlap sections. Weave your bobby pins through more than one
twist to create a hairstyle that will hold.
Variations
This style is infinitely varied, and if your hair is long, twist more and create double buns.
For shorter hair, you can twist and fold your hair into a messy chignon.
twist & pin -

see page 7

Day 28
Day 28
How to:
1. Twist your hair back from your hairline and keep adding in to the twist. Use bobby pins or
fringe pins to hold in place.
2. Holding the twist in your left hand at your neck, use your right hand to sweep all your hair
over.
3. Whilst holding all your hair in your left hand, take the ends with your right hand and wind
your hair around your left index finger to form a roll.
4. Gently remove your left hand, hold the roll in place with your right and start to pin in
place. Use a combination of bobby pins and fringe pins, crossing the bobby pins for
added strength.
5. Mist with hairspray to finish.
Variations
If your hair is shorter or fine, try a foam insert to give the roll added shape.
For very long or thick hair, it will be more difficult to hold your hair in this style but it can look
amazing.

Day 29
Day 29
How to:
This is freeform twist and pin.
1. Start at the top and start twisting sections, twist around your finger and pin in place.
2. Continue down until all your hair is twisted in place.
twist & pin -
3. Weave your bobby pins through more than one twist for added hold. see page 7
Variations
There are infinite variations. Start twisting and see what you come up with!
This is a great style for wet hair as you end up with great curls and waves once your hair is
dry.
Long hair variation

If you hair is thick or long, try putting half your hair back into a high ponytail, then pull the rest
of your hair back into a mid-height ponytail. This way, the weight of your hair is supported by
the two ponytails, which gives you more freedom to twist and pin.

Day 30
Day 30
How to:
1. Start with a voluminous blow dry, and flicking out the ends or use a curling wand.
2. Gently gather all your hair to the side, and have some pins at the ready.
3. You want the chignon to push out through the top sections of hair, so start by pinning
sections up underneath at your hairline.
4. It’s quite a freeform chignon so once you have the underneath pinned, you have a
good foundation to shape the rest of the style. Pin the top layers loosely around the
chignon.
5. Use a mirror to check it from different angles until you are happy with the look.
6. Mist with a medium weight hairspray to finish.
Variations
As this is a freeform style, you can easily change this to suit your hair length and texture.
Just keep a mirror to hand to check the shape.

Day 31
Day 31
How to: lots of
1. Take the top section of hair, backcomb and spray with hairspray then shape into a giant hairspray
twist! and
teasing!
2. Use lots of pins and more hairspray to keep the coiff in place.
3. Take a small section at the front above your ears, pull back, twist and pin.
This crazy hairstyle is just to remind you to have fun with your hair!
What styles can you come up with? Email me if your would like to have them featured on
Hair Romance – thehair@hairromance.com
twist & pin -

see page 7

Sweet Twist & Pin mini buns
1. Part your hair on the side.

2. Take a small section of hair at
the left behind your ear and
twist and pin on your neckline.
3. Do the same twist and pin
behind your right ear and pin
on your neckline.
4. Then separate the rest of your
hair into equal sections and
repeat, twisting into little buns
and pinning on the nape of
your neck.

French Roll with a Twist
1. Pin back your fringe, or the front section of your hair. I like a little bit of height but not too much of a bump.
2. Taking a section from each side of your hairline and bring together into a twist at the back of your head.
3. Twist the section around your finger and pin into a small bun.
4. Repeat steps 2 & 3 until all your hair is twisted and pinned into a line.

How to wear a headscarf like Blake Lively
The key to this look is the that headscarf is purely a hair accessory. It’s not holding any hair, it’s just placed around the finished style.
1. Tease your hair at the crown of your head by gently back-combing.
2. Leaving some hair loose around your hairline, take a small section from each side and pin at the back to keep some volume in
your hair. I did this twice, twisting the sections together and hiding the pin underneath. (see page seven for how-to)
3. Take your headscarf and tie in place between two sections of your hair. Leave some hair loose underneath.
4. Tuck the top of your ears under the scarf and play with your fringe until you are happy and you’re done!
I used a square scarf folded on the diagonal but almost any size scarf will do as long at it fits around your your head.

Easy braid hairstyle
1. Part your hair – I did mine on the
side but this style is also cute with a
centre part.
2. Take a section at the front and split
into three.
3. Plait together in a French braid,
bringing the sections in from
underneath.
4. Braid in sections from the top only,
leaving the rest of your hair to
hang down under the braid.
5. Finish the first side in a plait and
secure with an elastic.
6. Repeat steps 2-5 on the other side.
7. Tie the two sides together with an
elastic. Hide the elastic by wrapping
a section of hair around it and
pinning it underneath with a bobby pin.
8. Loosen up the braid to give it a messier finish and you’re ready to
go!

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Original & Mineral
Batiste
Klorane

Glossary
I have used Australian-English terminology and to clear up any international confusion I have provided this brief glossary.
Fringe = Bangs
Blowdry = Blowout
Hair elastic = hair band
Pins refers to bobby pins and fringe pins as pictured on page six.
Braids = French plait / French braid
Backwards braid = Dutch braid = like a French braid but you plait sections in from underneath

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Tips for blowdrying your hair 5

How to Twist & Pin 7

More styling tricks 8

30 Days of Twist & Pin hairstyles and instructions 9

Extra Hair Photo Tutorials 71

More Hair Links 75

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