STOP! Give Your NATURAL 4B / 4C HAIR A BREAK! | LENGTH RETENTION MINI BRAIDS & TWIST

[@phoeneoware2644]

I have low density hair and love mini braids, but struggle with feeling confident with the 'scalpy' look. Thanks for doing this. Definitely a confidence boost.

[@MiVidaBellisima]

Yes ma’am like she said you better rock those braids! Rock that healthy beautiful crown! I mean imagine having her length and people “side eying” her beautiful long healthy mane… just because it’s naturally low density ugh people need to stop hating fr it’s madness 🤪

[@sandrafortune5280]

Love this....Many thanks for the tips...much appreciated...From Cape Town South Africa

[@brittdei]

I feel the same way when I do mini-twists on my thin natural hair. I’m self-conscious about the crown of my hair being so sparse, and patches of exposed scalp. 😳

[@marciabarros6306]

I have low la-low low low density 4b-ish kkkk what I do is my regular twists (not too big to look nasty on the sencond day already, but not to smal so that I lose my patience taking it down because I'm lazy) and I wear it with clip buns and ponytails. It looks nice too ☺☺

[@Msj_ackson21]

as someone with really dense thick hair.. I wish my hair was a lot thinner and I could have that scalpy look.. I think it looks a lot neater and I get a lot of headaches bc my hair is is dense and my scalp gets sore from doing it.... no matter how gentle I am

[@shareeminor9125]

Mini braids are tough when your hair is long. The take down is a nightmare

[@Miss_Untichlobanty]

I would agree on that

[@lifewithtravaeandfortune4194]

Yes it is

[@imtime22]

The install is a nightmare too fr

[@clarebear9263]

Yea which is why I rather braid my hair in big sections because that takedown is a nightmare

[@nicolettepaul9374]

Yes that’s the worst part

[@Ilikefrogs..]

And this how I do my hair for the winter in Canada. This style grew my hair back long and healthy after it was badly damaged, and now I do it every year.

[@Mill_Mil]

How long did it take it to grow back and did u wash your hair while braids in it

[@PrincessVybz]

I tried mini braids for the first time because of you. I haven’t had the courage to wear them outside without a hat 🙈 I’m really working on being more confident in my natural hair and seeing you do it just makes me feel so inspired. Thank you ❤️❤️

[@elongaabigail8636]

You shouldn't be ashamed of that dear. My head looks smaller when I do the mini braids but I don't care.

[@aaliyahmcdowell6615]

I feel the same way but everyone has something they are not confidant in. And remember no one is staring at you. You make think so but they have other things going on as well. ❤️ Rock that hair.

[@Bekindlove807]

I wear this hairstyle or twist under my hijab. It definitely has helped with length retention. I moisturize, deep condition, and trim my hair while they in braids. I take them down maybe after 2 months

[@zeinabou7745]

Same girl ! That my go to under hijab, but my hair could never last two months 😭 they’re long but so thin

[@feediefarouq159]

@@zeinabou7745 pray 🙏

[@MiVidaBellisima]

Curious question: if you almost never show off your hair, why not just save money on beauty products and keep your hair very short? Is there a religious reason?

[@Ummkelechi]

@@MiVidaBellisima Because we are like any other woman and like to wear our hair in our preferred choice

[@redi6320]

Hi just wanted to know does this help with hair growth?

[@shayb8726]

Love doing this and let me also say.. Washing while the hair is in mini braids is a BREEZE! Definitely a nice break from the chao of detangling especially if you have fine, low porosity hair! Iykyk!

[@phillyjawnlolo089]

It's definitely important to switch up the parts. I just did my retie with a center part, to give my preferred side part a break. I don't particularly like middle parts, but it is necessary..

[@JaiMarii]

most def!

[@yalarosae]

Beautiful style but this would def just become locs for me tbh at that size and if I kept them longer than two weeks haha. This is actually one of the ways people used to start them back in the days in the Caribbean.

[@Ilikefrogs..]

Just do bigger braids and make sure your hair is well-moisturized. That’s what I do, and my hair locs if I even look at it sideways.

[@PrettyChocolateTrina]

Yes mine trys to start locking when I do them like this after the two week mark. So then we dealing with more hair loss because sis when it gets to that point I'm not as nice to my hair because I'm over the detangling process by then. Lol 😆 So it's a no for me. 😊

[@sarahabeid2432]

Same

[@brittneyr.5114]

@@PrettyChocolateTrina spray with aloe vera juice from Walmart before detangling, the tangles practically fall out.

[@ninaedwards345]

@@PrettyChocolateTrina wait how does it loc so fast ? I can wear at least 4 weeks with no locs

[@xoxox0011]

Sounds weird but I love the scalpy look lol It makes it look more natural to me and neat. Your hair looks beautiful as always ☺️

[@cynthia6514]

Honestly the parts look so clean this way

[@reneeno2921]

I completely agree ❤️

[@earthtodanni7746]

Same 🤍

[@lakeshatodd2092]

Omg having low density hair has been ruuuuffff for me. I love to see you embracing yours! Very inspiring 🙂

[@mrod87]

i install like.....i dunno 250-350 of these in my hair and wear for 2-4 weeks (braid the root and then twist)...game changer and its soooo pretty! i mist with water at the end then blow dry so my ends curl and they plump up a tad. you can really see how your hair has grown and become thicker over the years.

[@shaqwmccanlas]

You're hair is sooo beautiful and loveee that you do not care how your hair looks in comparison to someone with high density head of hair. That is your hair!! And I just love it! I need to do a set of mini braids/twists soon!

[@JaiMarii]

Exactly!! Thanks boo!

[@auntiez4917]

Her hair will look a lot fuller as it gets older though 🤷‍♀🤷‍♀

[@ForbsieLaLa]

My hairdresser dries my hair on low heat and I like that. We aim to dry and stretch out a little but not straighten the hair too much. This protects the hair more and reduces likelihood of heat damage. I am glad you mentioned that edges styling because a lot of people don't realize they damage edges doing that. I never touch mine because my edges are from a different planet and never cooperate.

[@Abidjan-weekly]

I love mini twists and have them in right now and someone did mine and it took about 2.5 hours. It’s so freeing and beautiful…..I can style them how I want to…….definitely one of my top five style to wear.

[@kmariamv]

To me this is the look of knotless braids without the extension. I love it!

[@deannalove9073]

Yes yes yes... I did the same thing around two months ago talk about comfortable style 🥰🥰. My hair has been twisted for almost two months. Going to take them down condition my hair and retwist for another two months 🥴🥴. If you live in FL you get it.

[@GoCrazyBaby3]

Pretty much wore mini braids for all of 2021 and my hair grew so much. I’d redo them every 4-6 weeks, no blowout. I wish I heard “just leave it alone”, about my hair, sooner! So much length retention. I also use a leave in cream and spray then lock it in with bees wax, love my Murray’s 🤌🏾

[@nickiawalker645]

Do you put the beeswax at the ends ?

[@nickiawalker645]

Are you still doing the mini braids?

[@GoCrazyBaby3]

@@nickiawalker645 beeswax all over

[@V.thesouldestroyer]

This is my favorite hairstyle, i do it a lot, specially in winter or when im in crisis and want to shave my head

[@JaiMarii]

Those " shave my head" moments be real...REAL lol

[@leilatossou4361]

O my Gosh, I love your channel! I can't stop binge watching your videos. I started my braidlocs journey because of your first mini braids video! I just left my mini braids in because I loved the way they looked and I was tired of relying on wigs and weaves. I wanted to grow my own hair with natural protective styles while still rocking wigs on special occasions!

[@JaiMarii]

awww shucks! Thanks so much boo!

[@SimplyMee..228]

Tip: Dont braid all the way to the end and make some flax seed gel and use that on the ends. Refresh with the gel when needed.

[@keeshawilliams8048]

I used to do my hair like this, but I dreaded taking them out. They look nice on you. Also, I love your videos, very relaxing.😊💓💓

[@AugustLady77]

I love it! You definitely inspired me to do mini braids instead of my regular mini twists last year.

[@JessicaParis214]

love it 💕 i have tha same hair type...almost exactly. same length & erthang. I did mini braids like a week ago. 1st week they was lookin a lil thin & scalpy lol but they thickening up now and I love em! this my go-to cuz I aint tryna fool wit my hair at all this summer!

[@JaiMarii]

Right!!

[@NeliaBedilia]

low density hair is still amazing thanks for this reminder!

[@JaiMarii]

You're so welcome!

[@doreenyiga6703]

i have had locs for 11 years but my hair type is just like yours😍 loved watching your video❤ your hair is beautiful

[@shanikacorb]

I just did mini braids in my hair as well at the start of the month. love it. Such a good way to get a break. Love the video .❤

[@trishc93]

I have low density hair & have been on the hunt for more KZbinrs.. helps me better judge the hairstyle.. Thank you for this!💜

[@starcherry6814]

Once I my hair got long I couldn’t want to do mini braids!! 😻 They last so much longer than the twist and stay much neater!

[@Mim4043]

Love this! ❤ just haven’t done it because of fear of tangles during take down but I’m highly considering this, it’s the next best thing to not locing my hair at this point..yours look great! 🙌🏽

[@Coco-uk9tv]

In the Caribbean and the Carribean diaspora in the UK, this is what some women did to take care if their hair, either single plaits or cane rows. It take patience and time though, and today I think women just want quick and relatively instantaneous and that is what wigs or weaves affords. However wigs can be worn with this style too, so as long as you look after your plaited hair and make sure it's not too tight at the edges or nape, who should be able to have healthy own hair, whilst wearing a wig.

[@MiVidaBellisima]

Not me thinking this was going to be a regular mini braids tutorial smh I should have known you would be dropping gems! The tip about braiding the roots and mixing it up, I will definitely try that! I have waist length high density hair and literally anything to cut down the install time I’m here for it 😂👏🏾💐

[@dabrenajohnson5142]

Why the hell would I ditch that revlon paddle brush ? It’s very easy to use, it doesn’t pull the hair? It’s just perfect???! Dear utubers stop making us feel like we need a shiny new tools every now and then this makes people feel natural hair upkeep is expensive!! I know people who have had their hair tools for 5 years plus

[@meks194]

what I need is her skin care routine. It’s so smooth and even.

[@raconte-moialice9509]

Omg you’re my hair twin: fine 4b hair. It gives me hope, I’m trying to achieve some real length like you. I’m subscribing 👍🏾👍🏾

[@alias4506]

I’m wearing this style right nowww - add beads for extra swing 💅🏽, I’m getting compliments left and right 😌

[@ritadraille5488]

I did mini braids once and never did them again ! The take down was time consuming and I’m pretty sure I pulled my hair out trying to take them down

[@peytona988]

Fair. It helps a TON to use the end of a rat tail comb and some moisturizer for slip

[@setapartaay925]

I did the same thing, but I tried it again…..I LOVE IT! I saw another KZbinr do MB, but she didn’t braid it all the way down. She wet it and put mousse on it. That method works well for me. Maybe you should try again using this method. I love it and take down is QUICK 🙏🏾🙌🏾👏🏾🫶🏾

[@mermaidmomma3696]

Just did mine. I actually twist it half way down instead of braiding all the way down. My hair tangles so easily during take down so it's better this way and kinda cute lol

[@CrazyNaturalPrincess]

Absolutely loove it!!! Your hair is so healthy, thick & long! ❤️❤️❤️

[@brittneydavis7846]

If you dont want the straggly plait look, skip the blow dryer. Just let it air dry in big plaits for an hour or 2 and go straight to plaiting.

[@ninagracie7771]

I do this as well! The volume it gives me 😍👍🏾

[@itsrashard]

My middle part has SO MANY “fly-aways” and I figured that i needed to start switching up my part.

[@chi2om]

I went natural because I wanted a thick 4c fro. Yeah I played myself lol. I love my natural hair, but wish it was a lot denser. These are cute, sadly I have no patience. I'll stick to twists

[@curvyvirgo83]

I love it! I'm relaxed, but I love your videos and watch them all the time. Simple yet classy. Like you said, rock your hair. It's yours! Thanks for always showing us cute and easy protective styles I use them for my workouts.

[@JaiMarii]

❤️

[@LearningToLove..]

I have this same style in my hair! It’s been a week and I love a “lived in” look 😍

[@Debmun]

I love ittttt! I use my own hair as well. It looks more beautiful and natural.

[@daileighnovember]

i just braided my whole head for the first time ever & no it was not as good profess & perfected as this! wow! u go girl! i was pretty amazed too, by ur length\shrinkage 💜💗

[@JaiMarii]

Thank you so much!!

[@Ilikefrogs..]

Holy crap, your hair grew so much!

[@PeaceJewel]

My Favorite warm/hot weather style! Our hair is so amazing! My density is actually medium/high and my fine strands still compact like yours in braids. but that length! Enjoy the trip to see the family! Much ❤❤❤ and safe travels 🥰

[@JaiMarii]

Thanks boo!

[@DearAmeerah]

This is the cutest thing ever !!! Absolutely in love with it 😍🔥

[@jamierichards9926]

😮😮😮 I ❤️ this!!!!! I have long hair and I’ve always tried to do braids like adding hair in and I never can but for some reason I can braid my own. But I never thought about doing this!! This is super cute !!

[@zarielpate]

Your right sometimes with mini braids with our hair is not as full as we think it will be. It’s because usually it looks fuller due to added hair. Also Thank you for all the tips!

[@jeannineb4516]

I envy your hair so much. It's so beautiful and the recoil is so amazing. I hope my hair gets like this at some point.

[@sydneygeddes]

I have 3C/4A hair and I’m petrified of doing these because my hair is thick and big in wash and goes and then super thin and stringy in twist and braids it’s so depressing. So hopefully one day I get over it and do this

[@FineNaturalHairROCKS]

This is gorgeous! How do you take them down though, without breakage? I'd love to do this on my fine natural hair but I'm soo afraid of breakage!

[@candicefamber5434]

Try taking them down with oil. You can saturate the end a good bit. I've been really loving hemp oil to detangle my fine 4b hair and my daughter's fine 4a high porosity hair, but pretty much any oil that your hair likes would be fine. Coconut, olive, grapeseed, hemp are at the top of my list for recommendations.

[@candicefamber5434]

Also keep in mind that "mini" is relative so do what's manageable for you. You can treat it as what I call a progressive style. Week 1- make 4 quadrants and put 6 or 8 braids in each. 2 weeks later, split those braids in half and see if that's comfortable. Decide in 2 weeks or so if you want to go smaller. I hope that helps!

[@FineNaturalHairROCKS]

@@candicefamber5434 This helps a lot! Thank you so much :)

[@candicefamber5434]

@@FineNaturalHairROCKS You're so welcome! Another tip to help loosen the braid/twist/tangle, you can use what I call a "catch and wiggle" method. You hold the section taught and wiggle it several times until you start to feel it loosen. Finger detangle then comb detangle. If you hit another snag, start the process all over again with the Catch and Wiggle.

[@FineNaturalHairROCKS]

@@candicefamber5434 Sweet! I love it! Thanks again.

[@royal_rootz]

Some beads would’ve been fire 🔥 on these! Absolutely Gorgeous!! 🥰🥰🥰 I’m currently in the process of combing out my locs this will be my go to style soon as I’m done. 😊

[@dv.harris]

I’ve been wanting to do this hairstyle for a whileeeee but didn’t think I would be confident in it or like wearing it without a hat so when ur video popped up on my feed I think that’s the universe sending me a sign to just say fuck it and do it! looks so good on u!

[@jeralynlangford1341]

Can you do a video on your wash day routine with this style? I’m always so hesitant and afraid my hair will frizz or unravel.

[@ohsoyouknowjada5048]

Agreed!!!

[@kendra5554]

I absolutely love this style! I've done it for vacation as well and it's perfect and no fuss!

[@smooveayy]

I'm the complete opposite I have super thick and dense hair. If I do mini braids I'll end up with hundreds of them 😭 I'll still do them.. They just look shabby, the parts barely defined. I actually like the scalp look you got. Seems carefree but neat

[@sabir1208]

Chile I did twists 3x this size and it took 3 hours 😐

[@fastingmywaytojenn3915]

Your hair came out great. I love mini twists and braids. They are easy to maintain.

[@gr8cious1]

I love it! I have fine, low to medium density hair too so I understand.

[@KenyaDenise1]

I can’t wait to try this out! I def have fine low density hair too. Can you share a wash day routine with these in?

[@valenciarobinson8950]

Because of your other videos like this I decided to wear my hair like this. My hair is fine and thin so my twists look stringy but you help me to love it!

[@JaiMarii]

I rock my lil stringy twists, unapologetically!

[@jasminbaxter276]

Omg I thought I was the only one who knew about the black panther that edge control is the TRUTH!!!

[@shayjohnson1114]

I've been thinking about doing mini twists, this vid was right on time.

[@Clove143]

This is so cute and creative!! I'm gonna try it!

[@gemacademy8251]

Lovely. I use to always braid my own natural hair and I plan on doing so this summer 😍😊

[@JustJoia]

Funny because I was just saying to my sister I was going to do either braids or twist too. I just did a crochet style you did in the fall 2 weeks ago and now it's time to take them out. Safe travels friend.

[@faithwalk.]

I can do this then throw crochet faux locs once i want to switch it. Thanks for the encouragement

[@sydbey947]

We should make it a rule to do our hair like this and keep it this way until your int between time hits.

[@gumbogumbo7462]

wow your hair came out so nice! Thanks for posting....:)

[@Kozette007]

I am NOT ditching my revlon dryer brush. 😁

[@markeisharobinson6437]

Any videos on how you take it down without damaging it?Thanks !

[@LearningToLove..]

I’m 1000% sure I’ll be keeping plaits and two strand twist in all summer. When I’m not rocking my own hair, it’ll be knotless braids and faux Locs. Great video!

[@Mo.Is.Queendom774]

It's a cute style, but IDKif Ib want that trouble lol The install and take- down... WHEW!!!

[@surigirl11]

Finally somebody with fine strands but medium density! I think you have thick density cause I have medium density and it does noooottt look like yours haha. I get a lot of compliments when my hair is in a puff that it's full etc but I know how to fake it haha. Unfortunately a few months ago I put on a wig for the first time and when I took it off it ripped out my already fine babyhairs on the left side of my head. It has grown back but it's thinner than before unfortunately. Do you have any tips?

[@jewelsjewels3655]

Yaasss I said I was going to do this today!!! It im in desperate need of a break. They look beautiful 😍

[@JaiMarii]

Thank you!

[@Mskyraelise]

This style is so cute but the take down is not worth it too me 😩

[@JaiMarii]

Take down is a bit time consuming, but I break it up if i need to. I'll do half one night and finish the rest the next morning. Pop on a Netflix show and I'm good.

[@missg3824]

This is one style I'll probably never do - just thinking of the takedown gives me anxiety lol.

[@queenleo5894]

Cute sis! Where’s the link for the dryer?…

[@JaiMarii]

It's in the description! Also here: Handless Blowdryer amzn.to/3GjgjBK

[@cassandramyers1671]

How long did u keep them in? Do u have a vid showing your usual routine with them In?

[@HeruteAmlak]

hmmm im tempted... i usually shy away when its stretched cause it looks thin and i have a broad face but these actually look cute..

[@trish4905]

looks pretty! love it!!

[@camg418]

Been using that blow dryer for YEARS. I love it, but it only last about a year or 2 depending on how often you blow dry. I keep buying it though lol

[@ramoyarichardson5823]

I love that blow dryer it got burned after 3 years, I got another one with a handle and its so difficult to use. Love the mini braids but can't do them that small.

[@tongelecooper2009]

You inspired me to try this on my natural hair.

[@empress_me]

Very good advice!! Give your follicles A BREAK‼️

[@mamabear234]

Love your channel!!! Beautiful style. Where can I get this dryer sis

[@JaiMarii]

Thank you! Here it is: Handless Blowdryer amzn.to/3GjgjBK

[@HannahBE-MillenialProject]

Thoroughly enjoyed watching your video. I could never put in mini braids…#lazynatural. You look gorgeous. Thanks for sharing

[@novellawilson5138]

Maybe I missed it but how long did it take to complete

[@JaiMarii]

I completed it in a day, but took many break in between.

[@melissaambassadorforchrist2051]

Love it I definitely will be trying this style on my hair thanks for sharing.

[@trinjuwan4422]

Your hair is always beautiful😍

[@JaiMarii]

Thank you so much 😀

[@jekemeahargraves7845]

Very cute. Love this style

[@mimitravelbudget]

Hi, I like your hair. Me too I have thin hair and I see your hairstyle it's very beautiful. ❤

[@jackiecolbert3915]

I love your hair , my natural hair is too short.

[@latoyatv2030]

The hair is gorgeous ❤ but no one mentioned her beautiful 🤩 💅 😊

[@Heevvyy]

I love how you don’t have an intro just get straight into it I wished all youtubers knew how much we don’t care bout intro

[@Vibrantimpulse]

Finally someone with hair like mine.

[@desireeshaw-stephens2596]

Your hair is beautiful 🤩

[@JaiMarii]

thank u!!

[@just-A.randomdude]

Been doing this since I was a kid Nothing changed

[@hotbluflame2933]

So cute! But I would have to take them down at week 3 or else I’d have locs.

[@alexb7699]

What are the full ingredients for that edge control? I can not locate the ingredient list anywhere and it’s not posted on the amazon store?