Flat Twists or Cornrows? What Your Scalp Has Been Trying to Tell You

You have probably heard that protective styles help your hair grow. But have you ever stopped to ask whether your hair actually feels protected?In this episode of the UTK Podcast, Ganiyat shares her first experience wearing flat twists and why the experience challenged everything she believed about protective styling. What started as trying a new hairstyle quickly became a lesson in comfort, scalp health and listening to what her hair was communicating.Together, we compare flat twists and cornrows through both personal experience and trichology research. We discuss how tension affects the scalp, why protective styles should not be painful, the benefits and limitations of flat twists and cornrows style, warning signs of traction alopecia, and how to choose the best option for your own hair goals.Whether you wear cornrows every month, have never tried flat twists, or simply want healthier styling habits, this episode will help you think differently about protective styling.Send us Fan MailSend your questions about Afro-textured/coily hair to [email protected] by ancestral wisdom, backed by science. Get softer hair at ÈYÍ DÁRA Naturals.Follow us on instagram @utkpodcast