A
French twist is a common "
updo"
hair styling technique. It is created by gathering hair in a low
ponytail (not secured) and twisting the ponytail upwards until it turns in on itself against the head. It is then secured with
barrettes,
combs,
hair sticks and/or
hairpins. It was popular in the late 1950s, 1960s and early 1970s.