Mini Braids on Natural Hair | Easy Protective Style

[@GeorgetteBu]

I am from the old school. The school where we wore our hair in mini braids back in the early 70's but got called Buckwheat. THEN an Actress named Bo Derek braided her long blonde hair into mini braids and some Black Women started buying hair imported from China to attach to their hair in order to have "long" hair. Well the verdict is IN. These weaves have eaten women's hair out clear back to the crown of their heads. Black Women's hair is the only hair on EARTH that can be worn natural "Afro", pressed and curled, permed, braided, or cornrowed without damaging the hair. No other race can do that, but yet we won't take time to do what you have done on the video. Thank You for posting this. I am 66 years old and decided to roll back the hands of time and braid my hair in mini braids to show some of the young women in my area what braids are about, and it's not about attaching fake strings processed into what looks like hair to their heads. My hair was 3 inches short when I braided it. One year later it's 9 inch long and still growing. I wash and condition and repair my braids every 2 weeks without fail.

[@Stylesbymichal]

Yas hunty!! Bring it back love!! Our hair is beautiful!! 😍😍

[@GeorgetteBu]

@@Stylesbymichal I can hardly get out of Walmart and big department stores for young women coming over to me asking me how did I get my hair like this. Some of them have weave in their hair asking me this question. My answer is I sat down and braided my hair. Period. Then they ask how long did it take, and do you wash it. I am knocked off my feet at the response I get from women when I am out in public. What I have noticed is some of my young female relatives are taking the weave out and braiding their hair. Most of them have a lot of damage and really need professional help on healing their scalp.

[@jazminb8853]

I am doing this style now. I did the back half of my head and gonna finish the rest tomorrow morning 🙂

[@Stylesbymichal]

Jazmin B I would love to see it. 😍

[@Algae555]

Jazmin B that’s my current state of hair right now! I started yesterday but I twist so slowly for some reason 😅

[@Stylesbymichal]

Lol

[@jazminb8853]

I left it in for three weeks then took them down.

[@Stylesbymichal]

Same lol... at least it’s a style you can always go back to for protecting your hair.

[@jerilynezell]

LOVE this video! Your hair is so beautiful. Straight to the point, detailed enough to follow and not a lot of chatter.

[@Stylesbymichal]

Jerilyn Ezell thank you so much for your feedback. 🙌🏾❤️

[@iloveeeejesus]

If you feel like ur edges are thinning out then give them a break or use castor oil or some type of growth oil so before you do your edges and use it also when you aren’t doing your edges this will grow ur hair back🙃Also I love ur hairstyle❤️

[@Stylesbymichal]

Thank you my love. I actually started doing that two months ago.. and you’re correct castor oil helps. My edges looking strong now these days. ☺️🥰

[@lindseyyobo8082]

This is mad cute! I'm gonna try it on my 4c hair!

[@Stylesbymichal]

thank you love! this is why I like this style because all textures can pull it off.

[@Kmishelle]

I love this style. Accessories really make it goddess like 😁😍 I'm going to try to do some this weekend.

[@Stylesbymichal]

Please do!

[@christianmommybillionaires]

New subbie!! Yes! Thanks for showing the back. You just motivated me to do mine lol. Yours came out cute. Thanks for not doing this on blown out hair. Ppl make it seem that's the only way or if you do it on wet hair it's bad for your hair. Lol

[@Stylesbymichal]

Yay!! Welcome my love. Yes love slay your mini braids!🥰 Wet styles last longer as well. Blow drying takes up to much time! 🥴

[@DoyinVoice]

i absolutely LOVE this. soo beautiful

[@anikacarter3003]

You stretched yours. I like that idea. They came out cute sissss.

[@Stylesbymichal]

Thank you swistah!

[@nicoler1588]

I would have loved to see how you decorated your braids!

[@Stylesbymichal]

Noted!

[@kamilhickley2004]

Very nice I used to be afraid to do braids on wet hair due to shrinkage or knotting up

[@Stylesbymichal]

Same. Not anymore! 🙌🏾

[@alayshiawilliams3084]

Your very beautiful and that style is on fleek ma🥰

[@Stylesbymichal]

Thank you 🥰

[@chayafigueroa5866]

Big question: how do I deal with the aftermath? I recently kept my hair in this style for nearly 3 weeks, and when I took them out, my hair shedded so much! I moisturized it often and kept my bonnet on literally the entire time, but the takedown and the detangling process was a mess

[@Stylesbymichal]

When it comes to taking these down I prefer to use a rat tail comb and slowly take them down. The only time I moisturized my hair was In This video. During the weeks of them being in.. I only payed attention to my scalp. Which only meant me oiling my scalp and massaging it.

[@daisiesandpandas1218]

Your hair shed everyday, 100-150 strands, and they get trapped in the braids until you take them out. When you take braids out don't do it on wet hair, do it dry, carefully take out the braids and whistles it's stretched try and work out the shed hairs, if you need a bit of slip, use oil. The key is not to let hair shrink with shed hair in it, shrunk hair tangles and shed hair will make it worse

[@eddietart4660]

Next time turn around so we can see the back. It’s beautiful! Where did you get the edge brush?

[@Stylesbymichal]

Thank you for the feedback love. Will do. I got the edge brush online at hairisforever5

[@nakishatolbert7031]

This is so cute I’m going to try on myself thanks for sharing ❤️❤️

[@Stylesbymichal]

You’re welcome. ♥️

[@nakishatolbert7031]

@@Stylesbymichal ❤️

[@samonep.7474]

So cute!! Can't wait to do mine 😍

[@Stylesbymichal]

watch how much your hair grows just wearing this as a protective style

[@Timetrae]

Your hair is beautiful!!! Beautiful style!!

[@Stylesbymichal]

Timetrae thank you love.

[@lifes1018]

I NEEDSSS TO TRY ❤️❤️

[@Stylesbymichal]

Yay!! Do it!!

[@maryigbinosax__4878]

Hi girl!! I have a question if you don't mind. Did you blow dry your hair before doing this style or just start it on freshly washed hair? Thank you so much. Love from London UK 🇬🇧

[@Stylesbymichal]

maryigbinosax __ hey boo. Nope I’m to lazy to blow it out for this style. I went in with it wet. Lol

[@myaarenee4626]

I’m not good at braiding in the back of my head but this hairstyle seems easy so I’ll try

[@Stylesbymichal]

don't worry about the parts in the back so much. I basically did the brick method with bigger sections in the back. nothing fancy. 😉

[@nyha5869]

I always have trouble parting the back of my hair but I could braid

[@Stylesbymichal]

I use a mirror to make sure my parts are straight. Try using a mirror to make sure your parts are straight.

[@nyha5869]

@@Stylesbymichal ok ty

[@megangibson684]

Could you do different styles to put your mini braids in please 😣🙃

[@Stylesbymichal]

It’s on my Instagram

[@tamtam225]

Quick got2be question as I don’t wear wigs and I’ve never used this gel. When you say to make sure it’s tacky/ sticky ... will it remain tacky/sticky or will it dry differently.

[@Stylesbymichal]

It won't be tacky and sticky when it dries. However, when the gel dries it gives your edges a pretty strong hold.

[@Aiesha1981]

You did a fabulous job! Truly love 💕 it! Where did u find the hair accessories to fit ur braids?

[@Stylesbymichal]

Beauty supply store or a arts and craft store

[@Lovelymichelle28]

I needs the tips and tricks please... thank you

[@Stylesbymichal]

Lol.. ✨☺️

[@withtheruths]

How long do these last for?

[@Stylesbymichal]

I would keep them in for 3 weeks then take them down a redo it. Others keep theirs in longer.

[@Aiesha1981]

I keep them in for 2 months in which at that time they still look great

[@alicialandrum2048]

I'm do this to my hair....for swimming during the summer

[@Stylesbymichal]

That’s a good idea! 🥰🥰

[@angelinamoran6593]

How many braids did you have in each section?

[@Stylesbymichal]

In the front at least 3-4 until I reached the top of the middle and I added 4-5. The back around 4-5.

[@mikhailhaile453]

Step by step detailed tutorial plz and ty 💛

[@Stylesbymichal]

what was it that you wanted to see more of?

[@mikhailhaile453]

Stylesbymichal at 2:17 you said leave a comment regarding a detailed tut if we would like to see one. Personally, I would like to see how you grip your hair at the root and maintain tightness throughout the braid.

[@prettygirl_viccc]

I needed this so much!!!!

[@Stylesbymichal]

Yay!

[@banana217]

Do you do the hair while it’s wet, i want to do these but idk if i should blow dry my hair or not

[@banana217]

Oh nvm i got an answer from of the comments you replied to

[@jenni3548]

so this style promotes growth ?

[@tamtam225]

It can as it’s a low manipulation style. My hair definitely grows with braids of any style.

[@Stylesbymichal]

Yes it does. However, you want to make sure that you’re washing the braids and re moisturizing your hair if you plan on just keeping the braids in for longer than 2 weeks.

[@kierstensenise4197]

My 4c doesn’t really curl, so what should I do about the ends?

[@Stylesbymichal]

It doesn’t matter if your ends curl or not. I would just add some accessories to it. Accessories always helps make a difference. This is just a low manipulation protective style that helps your hair grow.

[@briabliss]

Love this!

[@Stylesbymichal]

Bria Bliss thank you love.

[@ayomideasekun1915]

she was all over my Pinterest

[@Stylesbymichal]

Wow. ❤️

[@Stylesbymichal]

Are there other styles you would like for me to do?

[@UrbanMuslim01]

“GottaB” Lol

[@Stylesbymichal]

Lol

[@bernicelourens1961]

Gorgeous😍

[@Stylesbymichal]

Thank you love ❤️

[@sandyware5043]

🤩🤩🤩❤️❤️❤️

[@Stylesbymichal]

Thank you 😍😍

[@leila8701]

Mine never look this good😖

[@Stylesbymichal]

You just have to spice it up love. Accessories can add flava to your styles.

[@leila8701]

@@Stylesbymichal Yeah you're right. But imma just look like a fancy Travis Scott😖

[@Stylesbymichal]

Leila Dennis lmao me and you both.. We look better though.

[@leila8701]

@@Stylesbymichal lmao yeah we do😊

[@KirbStompYT1]

Jealous cause mine never turn out like this😂

[@Stylesbymichal]

Jayla Anchrum don’t be. Always add some accessories if the style is not so much to your liking. It helps bring out the style more. 😉

[@estcharlesten]

She said “tequila” alright... 😜

[@Stylesbymichal]

Justin S I probably did lol

[@estcharlesten]

Stylesbymichal good choice! 😍

[@mujerdepropositonyc]

🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰

[@samara8895]

You are soooo beautiful 😊 no joke I'm from jermany

[@Stylesbymichal]

Thank you. 💛

[@lyfeofniii694]

*got 2 be

[@Stylesbymichal]

lyfeofniii still a plug 🙌🏾