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Try mini twists! These captivating and versatile hairstyles have been making waves in the natural hair community and for good reason. By keeping your strands neatly twisted and tucked away, you ...

Although mini braids and mini twists belong to the same family of protective styles, there are visible and significant differences between them. Mini braids are tight and structured with a defined ...

Protective hairstyles abound. They come in all sizes, styles, and woven patterns. Their easiest and most obvious advantage is that they give the wearer a break from continuous hairstyling. Most are ...

Many consider mini twists merely a stepping stone on the way to a beautifully bouncy twist-out. But before you rush to unravel your two-strand twists, perhaps you should consider wearing them as a ...