Marley Twist Hairstyles

Yes, it’s 2019 and Rihanna has us raving again for Marley twists (Have you seen Guava Island?) and why wouldn’t she? Marley twists sit right there in the protective styling hall of fame, next to other great choices you can find in our protective styling tag. Not a summer exclusive by any term, Marley twists work pretty much the same way box braids do. You can style them from thin and tiny to extra large and thick with wonderful results all across the board. An often overlooked detail about Marley twists and their chunky but stylish final result is that a specific type of hair is used for twisting. Find out more about it after taking notes and choosing your best Marley twists styles in our gallery.

Using mixed or f color extensions of the blonde variety will give you this superb look. The smaller the hair parts the thinner the twists and – let’s admit- the larger the weight, so plan accordingly!

This style is so well-behaved and romantic! A half ponytail with a twist-made braid *insert in-love emoji*. This style will require extensions in the 24 inch range to be this cute.

What a simple scrunchy can do! After your twists are set and ready to go, you can keep your hair out of your face but still wear your length out with this styling tip.

Chunky and bedazzled is a combination we didn’t know we needed but here we are. We’re getting Pirates of the Caribbean vibes from this look and we love it.

A minimal and simple detail to add to your twists is hair cuffs. Honorable mention to flowy and perfect baby hair management in this style.

Don’t they look wonderful? Curled ends are a great finishing style for Marley twists. They are achieved by wrapping each twists in flexi rod or similar type rod before sealing with hot water and allowing them to set.

So yes, we said red, but isn’t burgundy like a really cool cousin? We couldn’t overlook the zest of this hair tone used in regular sized twists.

Cuffs at the end are a nice surprise, aren’t they? We also love how these Marley twists are just GLOWING. Keep them clean and oiled up at all times!

This style is taking buns to a royalty stance. You can achieve it by leaving a full quarter of your twists out from the primary bun and use that left over hair to wrap around it and cover any trace of scrunchies and bands.

Comfort and sensuality. That’s an unbeatable combo. Long and extra-large twists are often called jumbo twists.

C U T E! Trick your everyday hair part with a side bun. Make sure to lay away any frizzies by using a heavy oil or a butter to twist the twists onto themselves to create this look.

This is a nice touch we hadn’t seen thus far. Using malleable golden metal to create larger and shaped cuff for your twists sure is a great idea!

Some will say 90’s vibe is back in full mode (well, not some but we do). We’re saving the deep Janet Jackson energy this look gives deep within our hearts.

A skill hair dresser can give you this look by mixing two or three shades of hair extensions or you can trick it with crochet styling. Beautiful both ways!