(Last Updated On: October 11, 2021)

It’s time to get a new hairstyle and you’ve decided on getting a Passion twist hairstyle. So in today’s post, I will be diving into a quick guide on this beautiful protective hairstyle.

Before we get into today’s post, I’d like to bring your attention to the related posts below which details what to do when you have a protective hairstyle on, recommended hair products and how to maintain your natural hair while in a protective style. I want to make sure that your hair stays healthy and growing while it’s in a passion twists hairstyle.

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What hair is used for passion twists?

Depending on the style and technique you’re going for, you will need either the Freetress braid water wave hair packs or the pre-twisted passion twists crochet hair packs.

How many packs of hair do I need for passion twists?

If you will be using the Freetress water wave packs, you will need about 7-10 packs depending on the volume you’re going for and the density of your hair. For a faster crochet technique, you will need about 5-7 packs of pre-looped passion twists crochet hair.

How long does passion twists last?

Depending on your hair type and how you take care of your protective style, your passion twists can last from 4-10 weeks. You don’t want to keep the extensions in your hair too long, especially if you want to keep your hair soft and growing.

10 Tips to Maintain Your Natural Hair in a Protective Style

What tools will I need to install passion twists?

Stretched hair, moisturizing cream, hair gel, edge control, foaming mousse, a comb to part and detangle and a handheld mirror

Five ways to install passion twists in your natural hair

There are several methods to install passion twists in your hair. It all depends on how much time you have on your hands and the look you’re going for. So below, I’ve compiled a list of five popular ways to install passion twists in your natural hair.

Notice that the twisted and more time-consuming method will give you a more realistic passion twists look, while the crotchet method will give a Marley twists look, which might not be the look you’re going for.

1) The Invisible Method by NaturallyEssence
This is a traditional way of twisting hair so that your hair blends in with the hair extensions.

2) The Rubber Band Crochet Method by Kinzey Rae
This method ensures that you have a good grip on the twists without putting too much tension on your scalp.

3) Braided Rubber Band Method Short 4c Hair by Beautycanbraid
This is a fast method to install passion twists in your hair without putting too much tension on your scalp, due to the short length of your hair.

4) Individual Crochet Method by Msnaturally Mary
You will need pre-twisted crotchet passion twists hair packs for this style. This is a faster method to install passion twists because you don’t have to twist the hair yourself since it is already twisted.

5) Cornrows Crochet Method by Seun Okimi
This is the fastest way to install passion twists and it’s beginner friendly. You can get this hairstyle done within one to two hours, and take down is also a breeze.

40 Ways To Style Passion Twists Hairstyle

There are many ways to wear your hair while in passion twists. You can choose from a variety of lengths and hair colors to achieve the look you’re going for. Below, I have compiled a list of 40 creative ways to wear a passion twist hairstyle.

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1) Shoulder Length Passion Twist

You will need 4 packs of 14-inches water wave hair packs in color 1 and only one pack of T30 for the highlights.

2) Top Bun with Bangs Passion Twist

You will need 4-5 packs of water wave hair packs. To save money, you can buy the longer hair packs of 24-inches, and cut it in half, so that you can get more hair for less money.

3) Passion Twist With Defined Edges

You will need 5-6 packs of water wave braiding hair packs.

4) Short Passion Twist Bob

You will need 2 packs of color T30 water wave braiding hair packs. This is a super short hairstyle, so you can cut your hair into thirds depending on the length of hair you buy.