How to Do Mini-Twists on Natural Hair (Without Driving Yourself Crazy!)

In this video, I show you how to put your natural hair in mini-twists using what I like to call "the braidout method". Much thanks to Naptural85 for exposing me to mini twists and creating such thorough videos to explain how to do them.
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[@barbiesinparadise]

When she said "1 tendril = 3 mini twists." I was like "no." EDIT: So, I bit the bullet and tried them. Y'all. It was pure bliss! My hair didn't tangle or knot, I was able to go on a road trip from one coast to another for almost two weeks and they were still nice and neat and moisturized! Yes, it takes anywhere from 4-8 hours to complete, but set aside a weekend and do it over the course of two days! Or if you're like me, do it all in one go and binge watch your fav tv show lol, highly recommend the style, and you get a bomb twist out in the end, so 2 in 1!

[@sheritaperkins-bynum943]

Miranda Black 😂😂😂😂😂💀💀 me too but it wont hurt to try.. i guess. lol

[@valerieann_]

Miranda Black i did 1 tendril=1 mini twist. Perfect size for me lol not trying to get loc’d

[@saundrapenix]

Beautiful!

[@Kimberly1Lily]

Miranda Black Was it difficult to take down ?

[@purpleflowerlover60]

I used this method for when I did my mini-twists it made things soooo muchh easier 👏🏽 👏🏽🏽👍 👏🏽👏🏽👍🏽

[@pdstcro1010]

9 mini twist in each square inch! Thank you for giving numbers. I have watch lots of videos on how to do this technique, this is absolutely the best one I have seen! You make it look so easy. Now I definitely am going to try this method for the first time. Thanks for sharing! Your hair looks great!

[@sumaiyah2004]

Those are SUPER mini! Lol. I applaud your patience.

[@Msleelee9487]

i like it but not sure about the take down.

[@womensfinancialempowerment8039]

I’m watching in 2023. It’s interesting to see where you started. This video popped up in my feed.

[@MSEDzirasa2015]

Thanks for sharing...it's not confusing at all...it's just simple math; DIVISION and MULTIPLICATION...!!!.Lovely.

[@lavadava69]

I know this sound crazy... but... I love the braid at the start of the video!! Im gonna so THAT!! So easy and hanging beautifully. Never thought of doing that!!

[@MsEdwanda]

I have watched so many tutorials my eyes were starting to get crossed, until I watch your video super easy step by step instructions.I am embracing my natural hair Whoo! it's a lot of work however, you made it so worth watching. Many thanks!

[@octoberreign9823]

One of the best videos I've seen about mini twist, thanks for sharing.

[@angelasanchez54]

This is very inspirational ...thank you. My last relaxer was July 2012 and am using braids to transition, having lots of fun in between braids ...getting aquatinted with my natural hair and doing lots of listening to young persons like yourself who share unselfishly. Words cannot express my deep gratitude. Blessings on your journey.

[@uluvcocopuffs09]

I have been wanting mini twists for the longest time now. Thank you sooo much for posting this method. Once I take my yarn braids out I'm going to try this method.

[@mzapril81]

I am going to start on this tomorrow!!! I am so excited, I have been looking for something to do to my hair and I think this is it.

[@crystaljohnson-ross7885]

Oh my goodness..Thank you Thank you. I am about 3/4 way done with installing mini twist and found your method ( I am going a little crazy at this point) Your a total lifesaver!!!! So using your method to finish and will be doing it next time. Be blessed. All is well.

[@LovinMyNatural]

This is great! My plan is to wash and deep condition tonight and do mini twist starting tomorrow. I will definitely try this method! Love the idea of having the hair stretched and knowing about how much hair I have left to twist.

[@BethRichLife]

I'm so glad I found this video again. I saw it last year, but lost it. This time I will save it in my favorites so when my hair is long enough again I can try it. Thanks for sharing this method.

[@Reeceonthebeat]

So so so so happy about this!! FINALLY something that works for natural hair! :) Thank you!

[@hsfmi]

thnxs so much! i was dreading having to do mini twists on my almost-bra-strap-length hair but you gave me a great tip on how to ease the process. thnxs again

[@luna777ization]

Thanks I been natural for over eight years and I love every minute of it.

[@sicgothickitten]

Ms think and grow, I think I love you! I've been on KZbin ALL DAY trying to find a way to style my hair without braids for the first time and this is something I can not only understand, but you even took into account that my hair takes a few days. THANK YOU!! I'm heading to my beauty supply store and starting this TONIGHT!

[@234Cynosure]

This is amazing!!!!!!!! Ive always wanted to try mini twists but dreaded the thought of starting. Great motivation!

[@SomechicknameAshley]

Looks absolutely lovely!

[@moodindigo7772]

Love it! It really does help to be able to see how much hair you have left and know you are getting close to the finish line.

[@ringmybellesnaturalhairjou1843]

Ok 3 things: 1. Loved this tutorial and will be trying these soon. 2. You are very pretty 3. Eyebrows on fleek

[@Danie803]

I have watched quite a few videos on mini twist and its safe to say that this is the best one on how to install them... Thanks

[@smilechild96]

Glad to see you back making videos! That is a great way of doing mini twists. Thanks for sharing

[@MeleaC]

I'm definitely trying this method! Thanks so much for sharing!

[@laboardt]

I will definitely be doing this very soon on my own hair...LOVE IT!!!

[@babyquita83]

THAT IS SUPER SMART!! I love it & will definitely being trying it!

[@selah21740]

Love this...I'm about to install some mini-twists, and I definitely needed an organized method to do so...thanks!

[@hey1111112222222]

Thank you, Thank you, Thank I have my mini twists on now and it is all thanks to you. It has finally worked.

[@sjelani69]

Love your braid method. I will most definitely use it! Thanks

[@jamdownstar8100]

Beautiful and very straight forward.

[@ToyaF82]

Beautiful, but I will never do this. I don't have the patience lol.

[@killerfoxakafoxxkiller9465]

Me neither id be like who taking these out lolol.. Id be big chopping #2 for sure

[@ToyaF82]

+Yolanda Webb girl I'm getting anxiety just watching her do it.

[@priscillamoore9576]

@@killerfoxakafoxxkiller9465 LOLLLLLL

[@priscillamoore9576]

@@ToyaF82 LOLLLL :-)

[@nekola413]

Thanks so much for this! I too wanted to try mini twists when I first saw Naptural85 video, but knew I would struggle doing it. I will try your method as this definitely seems to be more manageable.

[@chubbi44]

Awesome!!! I will start off with small twist and gradually become bigger as I get tired. I'm going to try this methods. Thanks!!!

[@blessedvirtuous617]

I am going to try this method tonight when I do my hair. It looks great!

[@GCY2012]

this is a great idea girl!! i am going to try it for the first time this upcoming week! ican not wait!

[@lucyrockington1088]

Awesome! You are so very clear and concise. You have beautiful hair. I've been natural going on 5 years now and this is a style that I will try. THANK YOU!!!!

[@QTNMS]

so happy i came up on your page. I just tried semi-minitwists for the first time, but they are not as small as the ones you did. I like the method you used. It makes it seem less hectic.

[@positivevibesonly7763]

Very good job! I love it. Love love love nap85!! Whoo whoo:)

[@niecybaby1960]

I just did my first semi mini twist. I never thought I would do one but with my 4c hair and winter time I thought I'd do it for a protective style. Next time I will use the braiding method which was a great idea. I won't do 9 twist for each braid but 3 for each braid. It still insures that for the most part your twist will be the same size. Thanks so much for the information. I can't wait until I do the next one. I'll let you know how it goes. Keep up the good work.

[@Kamirarenee]

Wow! I'm so glad i came across your video. i'm thinking about trying mini twists for the first time and this method will be great for me! Thanks!

[@csb2414]

They turned out fabulous! Shout out to you and Naptural85 for my continuous summer look!

[@sculptrz]

Brilliant! I will definitely be trying.

[@Lifeisagift1990]

This method is genius! I may just try mini twists in the future because of this vid. Thanks!

[@TheWashAndGoChick]

I am impressed of your patience to do this style! I have one tried mini twists (someone else did it on my hair), it took my sister, my neighbor, my mom and I 2 days to undo them! Even though I will never have the patience to do mini twists I will use this idea for making medium sized twists ( I normally make chunky twists). Thanks for sharing!

[@abcdefg0820]

I can't wait to try this, the braid method makes so much sense! thanks girl...

[@Chrissy4281]

Your method is genius. Love it!!!

[@smileatmeloveme555]

this video actually makes me want to do mini twist. your method was awesome, easy and self explanatory

[@Angelicwarrior37]

Interesting method. Looks very easy and simple. I think I'll try this. Thanks for sharing.

[@sandraholmes09]

So organized! Love it!!!

[@jadazzboogie]

Wonderful job, will definitely try doing them this way next weekend when I start my protective styles challenge from Nov. 1 - Dec. 31. This was right on time, thank you and Be Blessed and I'll keep you posted on how it turns out!

[@zheahra]

Nice results. Def going to try. Thanks so much 4 sharing.

[@horseplayinkidd]

Omg this is so ADORABLE! I never knew there was so much I could do with my natural hair! oh yeah....DEFINITELY going to try this!

[@CaramelKinks]

I love this idea. I have yarn braids in right now and I am wanting to do another protective style and I've done mini twists in the past. Before the time drove me crazy! Thanks!

[@Ebizzill]

With the combination of some samba, this video is so relaxing.

[@ivoluv3]

Awesome technique. Thanks for sharing!

[@QStarrDaze]

I'm only 3 mins into the video and I love it already. Thank You!

[@Feebz9026]

This is an amazing tutorial! Doing my twists is always a chore and this will make things so much easier

[@AndreaDupree713]

I really LOVE your one braid at a time idea!! I have incredibly thick hair but I LOVE LOVE LOVE mini twists! Now the task doesn't seem so intimidating! Thanks for sharing!

[@charlynhampton7356]

Great style!! I have a TWA now and I can't wait until my hair grows out!! GREAT WORK GIRL!!

[@LiahnaThomas]

I am so glad I found this video! I will be using this method when I do my twists in a few weeks. Thank you so much for the helpful tips.

[@jadar47]

You are one brave chica!!! When I saw that you were going to create NINE twist from one braid all I could say was wow!! I will be doing this method for my August twist but I think I'll do three per braid, to save my sanity! thanks for the vid very helpful

[@MsRiverRogue]

That is gorgeous Im excited!!!!

[@ayawarner5978]

Great alternative for natural hair. I have mine done professionally as I don't have the patience, but I do like the style. Your hair looks beautiful. Thanks for sharing.

[@TheLovesnowangel]

I am definitely going to use this method.

[@bridgettep.3587]

Thank you for your video. I'm gonna give mini twist a try again. This method is awesome. I will be doing this tonight. God bless u

[@spiceness]

Ok... with regards my comment below. I take it all back! My hair is dry and I've separated the plait and it makes complete sense to divide each section into another 3. It makes a good size twist! Thanks for sharing!!!

[@cat3375]

Great method! I will have to try this. Thanks!

[@ERISONDANCE]

love the organization of getting this look. NICE!

[@melissastephen2351]

Fantastic! Love it, I'm twisting my hair in a few days, this will make it simple to tackle! thanks!

[@Aishaelisa11]

Great technique I am so going to try this method !!

[@Nykita07]

very helpful! i've been wanting to do mini twists again, and I will definitely try this method. great tutorial!

[@SistaJMoe]

You and Naptural85 hv the best mini twist tutorials on the Tube that i've found. Peace*Love*Smiles

[@MAELING]

Great method for doing mini twist outs! May have to try this : )

[@ChicaRizada94]

You just made this so much easier for me! I've tried doing mini twists for so long, and yours is one of the few videos that makes it look doable. Thank you so much! The stretching part was the most difficult for me; I don't use heat, and I couldn't afford Curlformers or flexirods. And my hair is so curly that when I tried to remoisturise it after being stretched, it started clumping into curls and wouldn't stay twisted. You've given me hope again! Lol.

[@myztery2u85]

I will be mini twisting my daughter's hair a couple times this summer, starting in a couple of weeks and this video is great~!

[@whitneysolier1]

Nice vid. and technique for managing the instilation of mini twist. Thanks for sharing.

[@FabolousChrisshonda]

i love your method i just unlovked my sons dreads and i have been looking for a way for him to wear his hair and this works out great for him thank you fdor posting this video

[@manyangels300]

Girl you are a genius!!!!

[@taychambers6]

Thanks so much for this tutorial. I was planning to do nap85s method, so I really appreciate your ideas. This will be my 1st time doing it. Here's hoping that all goes well.

[@sassyCapricorn93]

Love this!! Very helpful!

[@ChrishanDUH]

I've been wanting to do mini twists for a while now. I didn't know how to start nor do I have the patience to do it. I'm soooo gonna try this method since it won't drive me crazy!!

[@5380monique]

I just did mine and my girls hair like this. Love it

[@ashleydorsey6745]

This is genius. So beautiful 💛

[@Bobbi705]

Great idea! I will try this next time.

[@6e4life]

Thank you, I plan to try mini twisting my hair again next weekend. I am definitely going to try this method.

[@Jamaikangurl]

I absolutely LOOOVVEEEEE this!!!!! And its looks great on you, you're very pretty! Thanks!

[@kerducky]

Hello Courtney! I AM WAY LATE to this viewing party, my goodness! Great video/tutorial and technique! 2 thumbs up! I usually install my micro mini twists in 5 large sections, 2 in the front, 1 in the middle and 2 at the back! I too saw mini twists for the 1st time through Naptural85 and I was like "WOW, that is cool!" It's such a simple concept but I would have never thought to do it! I was about 9 months into my journey when I gathered up the courage to try them! I've been on my journey for 2.5 years and this a style I'll do 1-2 a year around the holidays and I keep them in for 4-6 weeks! Girl I love the hang time, it's the only time I get to see it since I don't use heat! Your mini twists are FABULOUS...and 1 tendril equals 3 twists, oh yeah you like em micro like me! I can't wait until my bangs are as long as yours, that will make my styles look so much better and fuller! I might sound crazy but I like to finish my twists all in one day! Thanks for sharing and take!

[@janise1475]

That was very helpful. I tried mini twists after watching Naptural85's video a few months ago, loved them but ended up only doing the front of my hair and never finishing the back because it took so long. Next time I try it I will definitely use this method. Thank you for sharing!

[@trulyblessedlawncare979]

I'm getting ready to do my mini twist in an hour - first time - so I will let you know it goes. Thanks for the video.....you make it look so easy

[@Tajeznah]

Thank you for such an excellent tutorial! This was very helpful for me to install my mini-twists.

[@plieswifey24]

😍😍I subscribed as soon as I seen your twists...great informative tutorial....

[@ReignaCeleste]

I think that is EXACTLY what I am going to do with my hair. It looks absolutley adorable and your method is greatly appreciated! I think i'll film myself doing them then post it as a video response, that is if I don't go crazy first! LOL LOL

[@msdarkchild1971]

great idea with the braidout and the tendrils girl!!

[@ssowens90]

very cute twists and i like the method you used

[@2pape]

Excellent video. This tutorial helped me so much in understanding how to properly do twists in the future. Even though my hair texture is different, I can still apply the methodology. The end result looked so nice and cute. Thank you so much for taking the time to upload this.

[@courtneyking6931]

This is sooo smart!! Great job!

[@xmaneeventx]

this is the most helpful mini twist video ive seen