My Strategy For Length Retention | Why Mini Twists Help Retain LONGER Natural Hair

[@marypeterson2712]

I have just started doing the mini twist. I kept them in for a month, washit it, deep conditioned, added oils and curl souffles or twisting creams. (Moisture moisture moisture) Within 2 to 3 months my hair has truly grown and thicken up a lot. I really want more length so this style works great for me. 💜💜

[@CoilyDiaries]

mary peterson exactly my experience. They make my life easy and my hair happy!😍

[@Tune2dis41]

As my hair has gotten longer I appreciate the low maintenance of twists

[@CoilyDiaries]

I can see way😜

[@oliviabulanda9715]

I have learned 2 weeks maybe 3 weeks is the longest I can leave this style in anything past that my hair will dread up. But I find that it's working for me instead of setting a style every week. I set for every 2 weeks So every 2 weeks and I wash and deep condition while my hair is still in the twist. only to detangle my hair while I deep conditioning so that I can get my hair ready to be re-twist for another 2 weeks. So far so good. So my mindset is instead of every week styling style every two weeks meaning I only manipulate my hair every two weeks on wash day.

[@CoilyDiaries]

Sounds like a great 👍🏽 strategy! Once you find what works for you, stick with it!

[@claudiathomas3193]

@Oliviabulanda9715 how is your hair now? Do you have any updates?

[@CherissePlair]

I wore mini/micro twist so much that I just decided to loc my hair with micro twist. I'm two months in and I love it so far

[@CoilyDiaries]

Nice! I have been tempted too😜

[@nadiachin283]

I put my hair in mini twist and cowash EVERYDAY with very positive results in a short time

[@CoilyDiaries]

Wow! That’s a first. How long does the process take you on a daily basis?

[@nadiachin283]

@@CoilyDiaries only ten to fifteen extra minutes under a hooded dryer

[@CoilyDiaries]

@@nadiachin283 sweet😉

[@vee3133]

@@nadiachin283 does the dryer help them not to be frizzy?

[@nadiachin283]

@@vee3133 not really because I wear wig with my twist so I never really paid attention. I also incorporate fresh aloe Vera with my routine. I mix aloe Vera with my leave in conditioner, some jbco, and jojoba oil then apply to soaking wet hair and your hair will thank you. I’ve seen more retention in two months than I’ve seen in a year.

[@segomotsogwandu]

mini twists all the way i have seen much difference since started doing them my hair retained length

[@CoilyDiaries]

Love mini twists! Glad they work for you too!!

[@Selflovematters4life]

Mini twists were my fav the first time I went natural from 2005-2011. I gained so much length especially once my hair reached a certain length where I could keep them in for a few weeks at a time. I big chopped for the 3rd time in March 2020. I'm planning to do individual spring mini spring twists to rock for 2-3 months. I love that there are so many more options and that I can create the same look as I did 15 years ago without the shrinkage!

[@CoilyDiaries]

Wow! Sounds like a great strategy. I used these most of 2020 to grow My hair and loved my results. Why are you big chopping agin if you don’t mind?💕

[@Selflovematters4life]

I mini chopped in Oct 2018 after my hair began shedding and thinning. I noticed a change around August 2018 but could not figure what was going on. My vitamin d and iron both became really low and I didn't realize it. In March of 2020 I decided to chop it shorter (after shaving my sides and back in Jan 2019). I've been allowing it grow out through protective styles for the last 10 months. I have a full head of hair again..LOL. Now my goal is to grow it out for the next two years and loc it in 2023 when I turn 50.

[@CoilyDiaries]

@@Selflovematters4life oh wow! What a journey! I suffered those deficiencies right before my big chop in 2017. Would be nice to see your journey and look forward to your locs.

[@NiesaDOESDIY]

Just started doing mini twists I wfh and go to the gym so it’s a perfect low maintenance style for me ..hoping to retain more length from this style

[@CoilyDiaries]

absolutely! love this style for it versatility!

[@shalom2376]

I love my mini twist and mini braids too and I am able to style them in different ways. I also love seeing "klassically kept" how she styles her hair in twist

[@CoilyDiaries]

never gotten into braiding but thinking to try larger braids soon. let me check out klassically kept

[@shalom2376]

@@CoilyDiaries mini braid last longer but mini twist has more volume. I prefer mini braid because I'm able to wash it more often and I realized that keeping my hair hydrated increases the elasticity and its easier when it's time to loose it. After I saw"the brazen goddess" washing hers often I tried it and love it. But I don't wash as often as her, I wash only once a week or for the most twice.

[@CoilyDiaries]

@@shalom2376 yeah I’ll have to try braids too.. they take time though am lazy😬

[@shalom2376]

@@CoilyDiaries yes they take more time to install. Whenever I do them, I would redo them a few times before taking out my entire head, The other beauty about the braids is, less shrinkage.

[@shalom2376]

@@CoilyDiaries yes! it is better to do it a size that is convenient for you

[@Beri10]

Thank you for the confirmation that I can push my twist to three months, I love styling my hair but it’s really nice to have twists for a change and the fact that it helps your hair grow is a plus for sure!

[@deborahthompson5041]

Just starting the mini twist. Have done regular 2 strand for almost year and my hair grew great. Mini twist looks good too. It will be a little change I really like your method. Thank you soo much 💓 your hair looks great and healthy.

[@CoilyDiaries]

Thanks so much and you are welcome 🤗

[@Violet090298]

Yessss!!! This is the stuff I want to see! 😂 Subscribed. I have type 4b/c I’ve been doing mini twists since quarantine wish I hoped on sooner. So much easier. I wish mine were like yours mine are thicc! Could you do a video demonstrating how you deep conditioning your twists? I have yet to master it. You’re so pretty by the way 😍

[@Violet090298]

My strategy is sealing my ends! I take a thick product and retwist the ends and sometimes half way up if my hair is looking locked up and then put oil on them to seal them. I do one stand at a time, it take me less than 15 min. My twists are more bigger than yours but not too big. The roots don’t get much love till the end of the month 😂but I do spray light water on them and oil my scalp

[@CoilyDiaries]

BlueFlowers love it!😘 they are easy to maintain and I find that the time investment is worth it. I have done a 6 week maintenance video kzbin.info/www/bejne/onbUmX-NgrukZ9E And will be uploading a full mini twist wash and deep condition on Thursday next week 😀. Thanks so much for subscribing. Truly grateful 🙏

[@CoilyDiaries]

BlueFlowers sounds interesting. With these long term styles the sealant is usually as important as the moisture so you don’t need to keep remoisturising! I feel like sometimes we do too much to our scalp it just wants to be left alone to breathe sometimes 😅

[@Violet090298]

Pamarow Naturals Right & they didn’t do all of this stuff back then. I feel like your hair will grow regardless of what you put in it, it’s just how you take care of it. Thanks for replying! I will check out more of your videos! 😊

[@CoilyDiaries]

BlueFlowers so true! Thanks sis!😘

[@clarandubuisi6595]

Lol...I was into twist too, but I stopped twisting because it made my hair shorter than it was. Currently in mini braids for NBBRuth's two months challenge. But there's definitely difference between the two hair styles because I could easily get products into my hair in twist than braids as braids have my curls tightly locked against each other. Considering going back to twists.

[@CoilyDiaries]

Interesting what you have pointed out about product not going through while hair is in braids. I have the same issue. Twists work better for me but I might make them bigger next time😅. Ruth’s challenge is awesome 👏

[@shalom2376]

Clara Roberts I do mini braids too, but I uses a light leave in while my hair is dripping wet in the shower (I use Taliah waajid green apple leave in) I tries to use a product with aloe in the first 3 ingredients for moisture the I allow my hair to dry until what is considered towel dry hair and then I add a light weight butter like camillerose aloe whipped butter and I have no problems with getting the moisture in them

[@ttactmngxekezafam7829]

Gained a New subbie ♥️ loved everything about this video 🌸🌸

[@CoilyDiaries]

Awwww! Welcome to the family sis 😘 and thanks for subscribing

[@chandahampson-browne9879]

I do mini braids because my hair loc up quickly.

[@CoilyDiaries]

Chanda Browne thosebare great too🤗. I have never tried mini braids because am afraid it will take too long. How long does it take you and do you make them as small as my twists?

[@chandahampson-browne9879]

@@CoilyDiaries I have never tried seeing how long it takes. I don't do them all in one day. Sometimes I do them very small like sister locs. This time I am trying a new routine. I am trying Indigenous strandz method only with braids for a year. I usually keep my braids for 3 months but I want to try for a year with re-braiding every 3 months.

[@CoilyDiaries]

Chanda Browne totally loving it! Never heard of indigenous strands method but will look it up! Love how simple your regimen is! Would be nice to see your progress before and after😘

[@chandahampson-browne9879]

@@CoilyDiaries I didn't remember to measure before braiding, but with the braids I have 17 inches so I'll see how it goes.

[@CoilyDiaries]

Chanda Browne nice one! Enjoy your challenge 🤗

[@successalongtheway2111]

Thank you🤗

[@CoilyDiaries]

Welcome 😘

[@nampeerapatricia9502]

I love to do minitwists and I've actually done them before, but they don't look as good and my hair is just 4 inches long 😭😭

[@CoilyDiaries]

They will keep looking good as the hair elongates☺️

[@mmatlanyalepadima6089]

New subbie from Facebook ❤❤😊😊‼️🥰🥰

[@CoilyDiaries]

Awwww! Thanks 🙏 and welcome sis 🥰. Feel free to interact in the comment section