TMC Answers: Difference between rope twists and regular two-strand twists

One of the questions asked at Natural Hairducation: Toronto edition was on the differences between rope twists and regular twists. I demonstrated the differences between these two twisting technique with my hair at the workshop. However, for the sake of those who weren't able to make it, I have attached YT videos on both techniques for your viewing and comparison. For those with a slow internet connection which restricts online video streaming, I have also attached pictures of both types of twists.

So what are the differences between these two types of twisting techniques and which is the best?

Regular Twists

Pictures were gathered from this *Source* and I arranged them into a collage for easy comparison

This is a normal twist where you simply wrap two strands of hair around each other loosely. This type of twisting technique gives a stretched twist out. However, if you have hair that doesn't yield a good twist out definition, especially when the twists are only left overnight, this type of twisting technique might not give you the type of coil definition that you're looking for. You can however twist closely and tightly so that your twist outs are more bouncy, stretchy and coily. You can also leave the twists in for a few days before taking them out as it gives your hair enough time to form perfect and longer lasting coils for your twist outs.  

Rope Twists

Pictures were gathered from this *Source* and I arranged them into a collage for easy comparison.
 Notice the difference between regular twist (left) and rope twist (right)

This is when you twirl/roll each strand of hair into a rope like structure before wrapping both strands around each other, you continue rolling and wrapping until you run out of hair. The twists will be more closely packed to each other, resembling regular twists which were twisted closely to each other. These type of twists also look more twisty and cleaner looking than regular twists. Also, your twist outs look better defined, stretchy and "cleaner" than a regular twist in that there's less frizz.
The only down side to this type of twists is that it takes a bit more time to do as you have to roll/twirl each strand before twisting both hair strands. Also, because each strand is rolled into a rope before twisting, detangling can take a bit longer especially if the twists are left in for a longer period of time before taking them down. The reason is that rope twists clumps the hair together, which can result in matting, if care isn't taken.

I do regular twists because I don't have the patience for rope twists, despite all its advantages.

Which method do you like best and that you do often?