Protective Style: My Obsession With Mini Twists

I have been OBSESSED with mini twists for the past two months. I finally gained enough courage to do them....

Benefits:

• Great Protective Style
• Long lasting (I've seen people leave them in for almost two months....UM that might be doing too much for me...I'm only doing the Three Week Challenge)
• No extensions or weaves necessary
• Very versatile
• When you take it out, you can possibly get another weeks wear out of it by wearing a curly fro

On a lonely Friday night (loser status), I began the process of washing, deep conditioning and twisting my hair:

Mini Twist Regimen:

• I washed my hair in four sections, using the As I Am Cleansing Pudding.
• I followed up with a much needed deep conditioner (As I Am Hydration Elation). I left it in for about an hour and sat underneath my Huetiful Hair Steamer. (FYI, this leaves my hair feeling LUSH!!!)
• I left my hair in the four sections and began to moisturize each section with the As I Am Leave In Conditioner, followed the As I Am Moisture Milk. I put my hair in chunky twists after moisturizing.
• I started with one section in the back and began to twist away adding a little bit of my homemade mango shea whipped butter (This is a great sealant and its made to order. To try my recipe, email hairistand@gmail.com). 

To do my entire head, it took me about 3 1/2 hours.

 

Mini Twists Maintenance:
After a couple of days, I noticed that my hair was going into frizz overdrive, so I redid the front. This time I added a little bit of  EcoStyler Gel for a slight hold. I wanted to give my hair more volume, so I decided to try adding flexi rods. I saw Naptural85 do it and I loved it. Check her out, she's definitely a hair crush!

 

Remember to keep your twists moisturized. I use a spray bottle with water and seal with my Mango Shea Whipped Butter or some Avocado Oil (no special reason for the avocado oil...It was the first one I grabbed :) )

So I'm 1 week down and I have three weeks to go....Wish Me Luck! Stay tuned for my Mini Twist Style Pictorials.

Signing off  luvs!