Page 36 - Volume 2 Black Hair

Twist Weave

I am not quite sure of the correct name for this process; I have heard it

called many names like Coolie Locks and Spiral weave, whatever it is

called, it is a brilliant invention, and use of a box plait with a fifth strand

in this way to create a completely different look from a dreadlock is
masterful.

Begin as you would for a Dreadlock, with a box plait and apply a fifth

strand. Tie the short end of the fifth strand to the box plait and leave a
long end of the thread to dangle. Then twist the long end of the fifth

strand as you would for a spiral curl. Fig1

Fig1

Twist into a spiral tube
formation and then
wrap around the box
plait and the thread.

Spiral the long part of the fifth strand around the box plait and the tread,

finally push fifth strand up the thread so that it concertina’s and forms

spiral layers. Tie to the thread to hold spirals in place and burn and roll

the ends. Fig 2