A twist-out is a hairstyle that's created exactly like it sounds: By untwisting one's previously twisted hair to create a head full of defined luscious curls.

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1. But sometimes reality trumps your expectations and you're left with what the Gram is calling a #twistoutfail.

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2. Like this twist-out that decided to act all brand new in front of company.

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3. Or this twist-out, which has brought shame upon all its twist-out ancestors.

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4. This turquoise twist-out doesn't look like it's seen a twist in its whole entire life.

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5. While this twist-out took the whole defined curls thing a little too literally.

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6. This twist-out said, "NAH."

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7. And this one is actually just an Afro that tried it and got caught.

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8. This troublesome T.O. did not come here to make friends.

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9. This one knows it done f*cked up, but is too proud to say so.

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10. As does this one.

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11. This extensively prepped twist-out didn't want to play nice, so up in a high ponytail puff it went.

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12. This twist-out promptly got snatched into a scarf.

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13. While this delinquent twist-out was sentenced to a slicked-down low bun.

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14. This one engaged in a battle with its arch-nemesis moisture... and lost.

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15. This twist-out forced its wearer to make a public plea for help.

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16. This poor untwisting simply gave up on itself.

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17. Not unlike this twist-out, which really did try to make a sincere effort.

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18. We were really rooting for this twist-out!

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19. Tbh, going natural is as much about the journey as it is the #hairgoals destination.

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20. So go forth, twist out, and remember that a selfie filter is only a few finger-swipes away :)

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