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Mini Twists have become increasingly popular. In fact, the term "mini twists" has generated millions of views on TikTok, reaching over 73 million. Beyond their growing popularity, mini twists are a great protective style for textured hair that allows you to retain length and promote hair growth. In the following sections, we'll cover everything you need to know to about creating mini twists, ways to style them, and how they may benefit your hair. Keep reading to learn more!
How to Do Mini Twists: Quick Steps
- Prepare your hair by washing and applying a deep conditioner for at least 20 minutes.
- After rinsing, section your hair into 4 parts: 2 in the front and 2 in the back.
- Working in horizontal sections, take 1-2 inch pieces of hair and twist them around each other like a rope.
- Seal the ends with a twisting cream or gel.
- Repeat throughout each section of your hair.
Steps
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How to Do Mini Twists
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Begin with thoroughly cleansed hair and do a deep conditioning treatment. Before applying any protective hairstyle, do a deep conditioning treatment to ensure the moisture from the product fully penetrates your hair strands. [1] X Research source
- Well-conditioned hair is less likely to break during the twisting process. Before twisting, saturate your hair with a deep conditioner for 20-30 minutes.
- Blow-drying your hair can help stretch your curls before twisting, making your twists appear longer and more uniform. However, this stretching step is optional.
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Apply a leave-in conditioner to your damp hair. Work the product through from roots to ends. Then, use your fingers to gently detangle. Follow up by thoroughly brushing through your hair with a detangling brush to ensure the conditioner has been evenly distributed and your hair is completely free of knots and tangles. [2] X Research sourceAdvertisement
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Divide your hair into 4 sections. Create two sections in the front of your hair and two in the back. Use hair clips to keep the hair separated into the designated sections, but remember to leave one section loose as this is the section you will begin twisting with. [3] X Research source
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Use a rat tail comb to horizontally divide the loose section into smaller 1-2 inch (2.5-5 cm) segments. If you’d like your twists to be smaller, opt for 1-inch (2.5 cm) segments, while 2-inch (5 cm) segments will provide larger twists. Apply a pea-sized amount of twisting custard or cream to the parted sections to prepare them for the twisting process. [4] X Research source
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Split the smaller segments into two equal halves. Starting from the top of the head and working your way down, use your rat tail comb to split each section vertically down the center. The two pieces you create are what you will be using to make each twist. [5] X Research source
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Twist the two pieces together in a clockwise spiral. Beginning near the root, wrap the pieces around each other in a rope-like motion, continuing along the full length of the hair to the ends—think of a braid with only 2 strands of hair instead of 3. [6] X Research source
- As you begin to approach the ends of your hair, you may need more twisting cream or butter if your ends are on the dry side.
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Coil the ends around your finger to seal the twist. Twirl the hair ends until the twist feels tight and secure. Now, apply a small amount of twisting butter directly onto the ends and pinch them together to ensure they are fully sealed and the twist won't come loose. [7] X Research source
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Repeat this process across your entire head, section by section. Piece by piece, continue to twist every section of the hair until your entire head is filled with mini twists. You can choose to work from front to back or back to front—it's entirely up to you. [8] X Research source
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Things You'll Need
- Wash day products (Shampoo, Conditioner, Leave-in Conditioner)
- Detangling Brush
- Rat Tail comb
- Hair Clips/Separators
- A Twisting Butter or Cream
References
- ↑ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j0jYOTSl2ww
- ↑ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vlvw6wPMJUY
- ↑ https://www.purewow.com/beauty/mini-twists-trend
- ↑ https://www.purewow.com/beauty/mini-twists-trend
- ↑ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Osmd3NhxPfE&t=477s
- ↑ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Osmd3NhxPfE&t=477s
- ↑ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Osmd3NhxPfE&t=477s
- ↑ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Osmd3NhxPfE&t=477s
- ↑ https://www.purewow.com/beauty/mini-twists-trend/
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