A hair twist is a hairstyle created by intertwining two or more strands of hair. It is similar to a BRAID, which is created by interweaving three or more strands of hair. The difference between a hair twist and a BRAID is that a hair twist is usually done with two strands of hair, while a BRAID is done with three or more strands. The term 'BRAID' is derived from the Old English word 'brædan, ' which means 'to weave.'