New Year’s Eve is tonight and you don’t have time to go to the hairdresser: the right reflex can be in a simple bun. The French twist brings the traditional banana bun up to date, with a fuzzier finish and a very sought-after “combed-disheveled” look. Online searches for “French twist” have jumped about 40% in recent months, a sign that this modernized quiff is making a comeback for evening hairstyles. Good news, the twisted version can be made in a few minutes at home, without professional technique.
The return of the fuzzy banana bun for evenings
The principle remains that of the classic banana bun, but with a softer texture and slightly loosened strands around the face. We avoid the overly tight and strict side to keep a more modern and flattering result. Hair benefits from being washed the day before rather than the day, as the pros advise, to hold it in place better and hang on the bobby pins. A fuzzy parting, bangs or a strand left free immediately brings a more casual and contemporary look.
A texturizing or volumizing spray sprayed on the lengths helps a lot if the hair is very straight or fine. On thick or curly hair, light brushing is enough to tame it without crushing the material. The idea is to obtain a supple texture, not ultra shiny or too cardboard, in order to achieve this balance between controlled and fuzzy which is the charm of the French twist.
The express tutorial to achieve your French twist in a few minutes
Start by brushing the whole thing and bringing the hair back as if to make a low tail, without tying it up. Wedge this tail between the index finger and thumb of your left hand, while holding the lengths with your right hand. Then twist the hair inwards along the scalp to create the famous quiff, moving up gradually. Tuck the ends inside the formed roll.
Secure the base with vertical pins, then slide a bun comb to the side to secure and give a slightly vintage touch. For a truly modern result, loosen the volume very slightly with your fingers, pull one or two fine strands around the face and spray with a finishing hairspray. With a little practice, this French twist takes no more than five minutes.
Create your special party French twist!
The accessories take it from an office bun to a party hairstyle in an instant. A golden or pearly bun comb, bow tie barrettes or hair jewelry placed along the quiff modernize the silhouette. A glittery lacquer, sprayed only on the visible lengths, provides an ideal lighting effect for New Year’s Eve without weighing down the material.
For a very chic evening, stick to fine, metallic accessories, matching the jewelry. The gesture remains the same, only the styling changes the spirit of the French twist.