Braidout versus twistout

So now that I am a braid- out expert, having done it two-three times now I can evaulate their difference from twist outs. In general I like the look of braid-outs more than the look of twist outs. Also since the braid keeps the hair together better it is easier to do fewer braids and get a similar look. Twist outs usually require more work for a look that I like. I also like the way a braid allows you to keep more of your length. When I twist I often find that the length of my hair quickly disappears before I can do anything to prevent it. I have taken to banding my twists to prevent this. I have found that a braid out needs to remain in for less time to affect the hair pattern. Whereas I cannot do twists and then remove the same day for a nice affect.
A small twist out can remain well defined for two days or more, depending on your luck. Whereas a braid out only maintains shape for one day. Twist outs had been my favorite but now that I have done braid outs that may have changed. I may plan my braid outs and only do small twists for twist outs. I will no longer do the chunky twists for twist outs.
I'm so glad I finally tried the braids!

My first braidout, Yes Really 2 1/2 years and my 1st braid out

So don't ask me why but earlier this month was the first time that I did a braid out. Maybe it had something to do with my limited ability to braid or just that I had been doing twists and twist outs for so long and liking the results. So my accidental braidout was the result of a style I attempted which called for 8 cornrows that were then twisted up to make a cute up do. Of course the style really didn't work for me as my hair though its relatively long draws up so much the length needed for the style disappeared. When I took my hair down at the end of the week I was amazed. My twistouts never lay like the braidout did and the length was AWESOME. See for yourself below

Only down side? It looked quite unattractive the next day :(