What Are Senegalese Twists? "Senegalese twists are a braiding style done with straight braiding hair," explains celebrity hairstylist and braid expert Helena Koudou. "[They] resemble box braids ...

Crochet braids are hard to distinguish between ... braids, or faux locs. Senegalese, Havana, and Marley twists are very similar. The difference is in the hair, not the technique.

Passion twists evolved into passion braids; Faux locs have been cut shorter ... there's nothing wrong with going back to the basics. Enter: Senegalese twists. "Senegalese twists, also known ...