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I have a lot of videos regarding mini twists, but unfortunately, they still don't cover everything you guys want to know! So I decided to make this video to answer, through demonstration, some of your most frequently asked questions regarding installing, maintaining, and caring for "Mini Twists". Some topics include:
1) How to avoid frizzy Mini Twists
2) How to avoid unraveling of Mini Twists and make them last
3) How to control your Mini Twists and get them to lay flat
4) How to Avoid Single Strand Knots on Mini Twists
So I hope this helps!
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[@kaysam1438]

i miss this youtube….back when the natural hair community was a real community on here

[@peachy_reina]

Exactly 😭

[@thevictoriaarzushow]

what yall mean

[@bananared40]

I love wearing mini twists, I just hate the takedown. Yet, I still do them!

[@jesussofly]

***** Naptural85 I did your technique on my mini twists and I'm going on my 5th week and people are telling me how good my twists looks and some thought I just got them done. Thanks for sharing!!!!

[@jasminesmith2933]

great tips! wish I saw this before I was halfway done my head😢

[@trakeya51]

how awesome is it to watch this vid and the ad before it is shea moisture with whitney in it??

[@servantrose]

oh wow this was so informative. I'm not doing mini-twists but the advice applies to any twist and it just makes sense. Thank you

[@BeautyIAm7]

Thanks for the twisting tip :D I had no idea the way I was twisting is the reason why my twists were frizzy. I will definitely try your technique next week! Again thank you!

[@rynbk]

I tried doing the super tight mini twists and experienced a good amount of breakage, where I had not experienced breakage when I did my mini twists more loosely. The same thing happened with my daughter's hair. So I don't do them tight anymore.

[@Prov31Beauty-Seeinglassfull]

(2019) True - by tight you mean a kind of Rope Twisting? That also locs hair doesnt it?

[@christine1962ful]

@@Prov31Beauty-Seeinglassfull no.

[@plieswifey24]

😍*the sky opens up and this tutorial plays....you are some kind of hair god....awesome technique.... informative tutorial and you are gorgeous

[@Getitgirl816]

Borrowing from the other side is what I do most. I will no longer so this. Thanks Naptura85 ;)

[@tequilashots875]

Thank you so much for this video. The tight twist technique is a lifesaver for my hair. I always wondered why my twists didn't last and always unraveled in the middle of the twist so soon. I believe this technique will allow me to wear my twists longer. Your hair is beautiful.

[@neneppete4737]

I am so glad that I saw this video. I am guilty of rushing the twist and wondered why it looked old right away. Thanks.

[@carlabaldwin1596]

Hi Naptural85 I love your video's they are so helpful, although I don't have thick hair like you "sigh" my thinner hair loves your methods and technics anyway. I'm still learning and getting better with what my hair likes and it loves diy and heatless methods. You're the tops gurl!!!!!!!

[@olexia07]

Skinny twist scare me. I've tried like two of them before and couldn't even get them out I got frustrated and felt like they would never come out lol

[@adorablebelle]

That twisting tip is the business, merci!

[@ohcarolina8671]

Still very relevant advice 7 years later 😃

[@kerducky]

Absolutely great tips! :)

[@Diamonddusted68]

I'm in love with my mini twists and it's thanks to you. I'd never dread my hair. And mini twists are the next best thing. People stare at my hair all the time. Cause up close they realize it's not dreads but twists.

[@IttyBittyPiglet]

Coming back to the basics🙌

[@bitmeok]

Wish I seen this video before I spent 2 hours twisting my hair lol it's already puffy now

[@trulyjeannette]

I'm twisting my hair right now, your previous mini twists inspired me to do so. Your hair has GROWN!!!

[@GhanaianLove]

Think you'll revisit the mini twist?

[@msnnbc]

I watch this video every time I start doing mini twists just so I can perfect the twist technique like you have. Thank you so much!

[@Nerrrddi]

I love mini twists and yours are amazingly beautiful! The only thing you didn't mention was shrinkage with mini twists. I make them super small like yours, but whenever I spray water on them, it shrinks back to my ears. Shrinkage shouldn't happen when I mini twist my hair right? Lol

[@Krvins1mom]

In her video after she conditioned her twist they shrunk as well the way she stretched them way by wrapping them around her head like you would if your hair was straight. Check the "How to condition or deep condition mini twist" for more info.

[@ImperfectlyNatural]

will you ever do mini twists again? or semi? can you make an updated tutorial

[@Toozip09]

You always make such good, helpful vids. thanks for the tips!

[@SuperSkinandHairCare]

I always learn something new from you. Thanks!

[@superpenguin716]

That was the prettiest acoustic guitar music at the end. What was that?

[@MadameLadyM]

Thank you. I finally know what I've been doing wrong. I can't wait to try out the new technique.

[@KWADorsett]

I tried mini twists out and mine came out frizzy but I think I twisted down as you said. It took me forever though!

[@LLTization]

Thank you! The TWIST IN PLACE idea was eye opening. I was always in a rush to finish so did pull down to "get it done already!" No mini-twists but my medium twists look so much better!

[@AishaandLife]

omg, I think this will actually help me extend my poor twist maintenance time for longer. I'm definitely trying this tonight. Thank you!

[@FAITHFUL2THEE]

I did this and i had the best mini twists ever

[@TressesOfAlexis]

How do you come up with all your styles and techniques? Is it trial and error or do you get your inspiration from other naturals?

[@gailthompson2271]

Your videos are always so helpful. Thank you for your time and for the rich content in each of your videos!

[@MyMisstiny]

Thanks for your beautiful toturial

[@RestRenewRebuild]

Thank you for the breakdown of how to do the twists. BIG difference! I still have a twa, but looking forward to being able to do this!

[@lashaeperryman9062]

I tried this and it work on short hair

[@lakishatoussaint]

This is great. I had my medium twists in for two weeks then broke them down into smaller and then once more. And left it that way for two weeks. total of six weeks and I'm going to use your tips to keep them from being so frizzy. :-) And Whit... I LOVE your channel! Thanks hun.

[@BBLuster]

... I was about to type a comment saying that if you have a looser curl pattern they will unravel easier... but you annotated it right when I started typing, lol. Still don't think I have the patience to do these, however, they always like great on you. :)

[@Soul4eva1]

I love your mini twist! can you recommend a really good/best SHEA butter or moister to do the twist with? cuz my hair is SUPER SOFT, that's why i have hard time for the twist to stay curley. Please I need you help. Thanks Sista! how is ur hubby? long time i havn't seen him on the videos

[@AfroTee]

Tight twists! Ding ding ding!!! Thank you. OMGorsh I've been doing it all wrong. Thanks for the tips! I will twist tighter next time (and maybe a bit smaller too). Yes; I will do it again. I know. I'm crazy...

[@TpaigeP24]

Great informative video! You are def the inspiration for a lot of my styles that I post on youtube. Thanks for being so clear and concise! Oh, and I am sooo thinking about buying the terressentials mud wash!

[@Starfume]

goooood advice about twisting...I hope people also apply this to kinky twists or any other kind of twist for good results...even works for good twist outs = better definition.

[@ShelliesSpot]

Great Vid CHICA! I have been moved to try this, Thanks alot! No one has even shown the difference and you are right about the wanting to just get it over with lol

[@AccordingtoChloeC]

I'm taking mine out tomorrow but I will definitely be watching this vid again the next time i do mini twists :)

[@deedeesnicks]

this is the best vid...very detailed.....you are the best at learning from natural hair to teach others....thank you....

[@louloumatou]

great tips Whitney! the second twist was definitely neater! i love your simplicity!

[@reereej2003]

I just had to say, I did the mini twists today and the flax gel worked! Try it guys it helped alot with frizz!

[@Silver7eyez]

But I'm so lazy lol. Awesome video. It was so true, and was great advice. Thank you so much for sharing.

[@Look2Good2Binnocent]

So, posting an update. My mini twists are still in and looking aight. I do her wrap method everynight and like twice a week spritz it with water (AFTER IT IS PINNED DOWN) and seal with coconut oil. I took out my 'lazy twists' a few each day and redid them, which is probably why they still look pretty darn good. I didn't focus much on all the ones inbetween but the front and back ones... Lets see if I can make it to Sept 28. :P

[@KinkyNaturalMe]

Wow your hair is growing by the minute. now, I have QUESTION, your hair has alot of flexibility and elasticity. does that depends on your hair type. I find it more with woman with kinkier texture ex.. 4a 4b 4c department. that has elasticity, than woman with curly hair ex... 3a 3b 3c which lays downs meaning curly hair show the length but don't have that much flexibility and elasticity but still have shrinkage. than with some one that has a kinkier texture with flex and elas. what the deal????

[@Clauds71]

Cool tutorial 👍

[@cocoYoungify]

I've recently tried braid outs and twist outs and it seems like my hair doesn't really take to these styles. If I do twist my hair, when I wake up in the morning I have to wet it again just to get my curls back. I have not found a technique that works for that will last for seven days. I will try this one and see if this will help. Do you have any other suggestions?

[@Osiokeh]

my hair has been able to grow to great lengths using mini twists as a protective style. i only stopped using it because i noticed that they really thinned out my sides. Do you know how to avoid that? I didn't twist tightly but i did wash them while they were twisted. let me know if you know anything because i'd love to get this style back. Love your videos!

[@quoyiab]

Oh how I wish I would have watched this yesterday before I did mini twists. I noticed that I have a lot of lazy twists. I saw one of your videos saying to stay on top of the twists and let your hands move down naturally. I did that for the most part, until I started getting lazy. Wonderful tips, thanks for sharing

[@jovennia]

HEY NAPTURALS85 LOVE YOUR VIDEOS ON MINI TWIST......I AM FROM JAMAICA AND WE HAVE MINI TWIST EVERYWHERE HOWEVER WE CALL OR TWISTS ROPE TWIST DUE TO THE TECHNIQUE AND THE END RESULTS IT LOOKS LIKE A ROPE......JUST WONDERING IF YOU KNEW HOW TO ROPE TWIST???????/ IT ACTUALLY LASTS LONGER THAN YOUR MINI TWIST.

[@berg11199]

I HAVE A VERY IMPORTANT QUSTION: can you swim with these? I am thinking about wearing these when i go to a river this weekend and I wanted to know if they will unravel or mess up when I swim. and also, when you take a shower, can you let the twists get wet??

[@goldensexymama]

OMGosh...Whitney, your tips were the BOMB! I normally do the lazy twist and my hair would frizz like crazy. I tried it your way and WOW what a difference. Thanks soooooo much for sharing! BTW, where did you find these tips or were they through trial & error?

[@amastara11]

Auwa419 she has a fantastic video on how to do a basic twist out.... you cant go wrong with it without :)... sometimes I'll even put a few bantu knots (like 3 or 4 at the very top) to add a bit of a dorothy dandridge retro feel that also looks fantastic with flowers... hope this helps

[@fanatic709]

ur amazing! i'm too lazy 4 that! i do try 2 do stationery twists 2 keep them tight but i make abt 4-5 rows around the perimeter of my head small & then they gradually get bigger from 1/4-1/2" in size. i also try to do rope twist to stop some of the frizz. hhj! thanx 4 the vid!

[@rawcrave]

I just did some mini twist. Its a week old I love them. Thanks for much.

[@CherryAppetite]

Ooooh...Donah try this 0nce...0nly becuz I dnt have the patience for the really tight twist lol

[@leahgandy5523]

i have a question: i have medium length hair, and i want to try this hairstyle. but i dnt know if the hair style will be the right length. so my question is what can i do or what products do i use to make this hairstyle longer on my medium length hair

[@Adelmonica19]

@Naptural85 OMG this entire time i thought i just had hair that would not be able to do a twistout bt come to find out, Ive just been twisting my hair wrong!! Thnks so much! I finally know to achieve a twist out lol after 8 months of being natural

[@shilli87]

You are so helpful... Love your energy and how u interact with us your subbies.... Keep your em coming girlie... I so look forward to watching your vids even though I would never do mini twists, lol... I have no patience at all😉... Until next time!!

[@MsDeathmetal123]

To create a strong twist your suppose to twist with your finger tips. Twist each of the two separate pieces in the opposite direction of what direction the twists are. Like how they twists ropes. That's how the hair dressers do it.

[@polarBEAR819]

okay thanks so much! that explains why my twists didnt last as long i was wondering why my hair never looked as neat as yours when it was done. Im glad i watched this video before i did them again. I absolutely love your videos you inspire me :-)

[@kayjanell12]

i really want to try mini twists... i just dont want to end up starting them and have a couple sections look great then the rest of my head look crazy because i got lazy.. haha that rhymes.. but i guess i'll have to do it in sections over a couple days time

[@Look2Good2Binnocent]

Omg. I just did my WHOLE HEAD IN THE WAY YOU SAID WAS WRONGGGG. Uggghhh, here I am wondering why my hair looks so shrunken lol. .___. I think I'm gonna cry now. Lmao, two days worth of work for whaaatttt. Lesson learned.

[@MISSDEEDEVINE1]

thank you thank you thank you for the tip about twisting TIGHT! i used to move my hands down but tried the other technique and BOY was i surprised how tight and neat that twist was!! awesome tips! you are the best!

[@MoniqueCarmack]

You rock!! I have done mini twist~ I am on 2nd week and they still look good! But my fronts got a a little frizzy because I end up wetting my hair everyday lol so thats my fault!! but man~ your wrapping method is soooo good!

[@karmatrini]

I totally twist like that, but I never knew how to explain it to people if I was typing on the internet, of how I get my twists mini and regular to be so tight. I always had to show in person. You're so awesome!!!

[@pocketd]

thanks this def helps me for the next time I do mini twists I now know what I was doing wrong. ^_^ Oh and I made the flax seed gel my step ma said it looked like snot lol rude lmao but she loved the smell lol

[@Destinyangell]

In your frequently asked ques. video you said you shampoo like every 3 weeks which is understandable since you use all natural stuff on your hair, but i wanted to know if you Co wash? and if so how often?

[@frostedpurple26]

I have to say that i really enjoy watching your videos. Please tell me where did you purchase your sray bootle? If it is a gift, let me know the brand of it. Thank you for your time. Great job

[@Kazz_03]

I sort of applied this method to my starter locs (they're coils instead of twists) and it works great. Normally they'd unravel a lot the moment I let go but not this time. Thanks for this vid!

[@Chantellejeane]

my daughters hair lasted six weeks... the flax seed gel helped alot when I was twisting using your techniques... I already said thanks on your last twist video, but I'm saying it again..thank you

[@chevelleflorida]

great, great instruction regarding twisting in place so that the twists are as tight as possible. and the aloe vera and water tip. i'm going to try both of those on my twists (not mini). thanks.

[@sleepingbeauty86]

I don't think I quite get it yet. So ahmmmm can you come by my house and do them for me? Please? :) Jk. This was VERY helpful! THIS is why I can never get them right. Fingers crossed for my next attempt

[@meagapink]

Wow used ur technique (keeping hands in place) and my twists look different, hang differently,and I didn't run out if hair at the end! Can't wait for the take down ;)

[@MrsFashionToday]

I've heard that there's two different ways of twisting one's hair. What is the difference? Can you make a video showing the difference of actually twisting the hair?

[@lakendrawriter]

@Naptural85 The Twisting QUEEN! What do you think about stretching the hair before the twisting or should the tightness of the twist be enough to stretch it out?

[@RawJewel]

Is anyone else having a problem with the terressentials web site? I tried to order and the order did not go thru. Also, I get a warning about the site.

[@DaMeekz]

@Naptural85 Whitney I'm extremely thankful for your insightful videos about hair care...I'm going to start mine this weekend, no more delays lol. :-D

[@nubiansistah123]

this tutorial helped extremely! i enjoy mini twists buy they only last for a couple wks (w/out major frizz or becoming limp).. thx a bunch :)

[@victoriouspassions]

Any advice on how you sleep in them or any info on sleeping with box braids.

[@55honiepie55]

Sigh.... im transitioning (13/14 wks post relaxer)... and every time i watch ur mini twists vids i just cant wait to do mine like that lol

[@CoCoValentino]

@DaMuzicDiva @Naptural85 I can't seem to find this video anymore...I remember her saying this too. Did she remove it or is it just me?

[@mizztinkabell4eva]

i use that twisting method, but mine unravel very easily after i wash them.

[@rachaelgriffin2566]

Only thing I am scared of is getting medium size twists and my hair tangling... Because when I put my hair up, it tangles so easily.

[@bolinga27]

@Naptural85: Thanks for sharing that useful information. I didn't realise that was the reason I had so much frizz. Thanks Lady!

[@azulsoro]

You have a lot of great tips and techniques..if you haven't you should patent or copyright them. Thanks your sharings are so useful!

[@petitereina]

Omg the keeping your hands on place while you twist is so what is going to help me combat THE FRIZZIES! Thanks ever so much.

[@AlaMetMetAla]

Hi, I talked to a friend of mine, and she informed me that mini-twists on hair, causes hair to break and doesn't let it grow.

[@Stephaniealicianaturalhair]

Wow! Thank you for the tips. You are so right about being careful and not being lazy. I remember when I put mini twists in my hair last July for the first two to three hours I did them tight and small then I grew tired and made them bigger. There was a noticeable difference too in the ones that were tight as oppose to the ones I rushed and did. I will remember your tips the next time I put mini twists in my hair. Thank you so much for the tips Whitney. I wish there was a love button:)

[@onlyHEknowsme]

lol at you fake twisting, it looked like u were boxing

[@amastara11]

love thisunfortunely I lack patience lol. do you know what your hair is going to look like when you take the twists out?...

[@BadGirl0804]

Your hair is lovely. Now that I see your length, I know why it takes you a few days- your hair is super long. Great video.

[@BishoujoMegami]

I'm afraid that by twisting so tight with such small sections will break my hair! But I really want to mini twist ;_;