Frequently Asked Questions

Get answers to common questions about Havana Twist / Big Twist.

With proper care, Havana/Big Twists can last 4–8 weeks. Longevity depends on hair growth, maintenance routine, and activity level. We recommend touch-ups or reinstall after 6–8 weeks to maintain shape and protect your natural hair.

Yes. Our stylists tailor size and attachment techniques to protect fine hair, using lighter tension and padding where needed. We may recommend added hair for volume while ensuring your natural strands aren't stressed, promoting healthy wear and removal.

Gently cleanse the scalp every one to two weeks with diluted shampoo, avoid heavy products causing buildup, apply light oil to roots, sleep with a silk scarf or bonnet, and minimize pulling to extend wear.

When installed and removed professionally with proper tension, Havana twists are a protective style that reduces manipulation. Damage risk increases with excessively tight installation, poor maintenance, or neglect. Our stylists prioritize gentle techniques to keep your hair healthy throughout.

Installation typically takes two to four hours depending on twist size, hair length, and desired volume. Larger, chunkier Havana twists are faster than many smaller styles, but add-on hair and additional styling can increase appointment time.

Yes, but take precautions: wear a swim cap or rinse and condition hair promptly after swimming, and secure twists for high-intensity workouts. Chlorine and salt water can dry added hair, so deep conditioning treatments are recommended after water exposure.