If you’ve been around here for sometime, you know I love mini twists/ two strand twists. I love my natural hair twists in all sizes;mini, medium or chunky twists. The size depends on how long am intending to keep the twists and the level of motivation. Installing mini twists by yourself needs a different level of motivation.

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Mini twists are a versatile protective hairstyle that can work wonders for 4C natural hair. Installing them on wet hair offers numerous benefits, from enhanced moisture retention, reduced breakage, less puffy roots to defined curls.

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In this blog post, we’ll talk all about the advantages of installing mini twists on wet hair, a step-by-step guide on how to achieve the look, recommended products, and additional tips to ensure a successful and long-lasting style.

Why You Should Install Mini Twists on Wet Hair.

Benefits of Installing Mini Twists on Wet Hair

• Moisture Retention: Wet hair is more receptive to products, allowing for better hydration and moisture retention in 4C natural hair, which is prone to dryness. You already know if you wanna keep moisture in your hair longer, apply moisturizing products on wet hair.
• Defined curls anyone? For the lovers of twist outs and defined curls, installing mini twists on wet hair is the way to go. You can also choose to use a curl defining cream when twisting to not only define the curls but also give the twists the hold they need so they don’t unravel.
• Less Breakage: The added moisture during installation helps in reducing breakage and tangling, as the hair is more pliable and less prone to snapping.
• Mini twists installed on wet hair lasts longer than those installed on dry hair. They have a better and stronger hold and are less likely to unravel and have puffy roots.

The downside of wearing mini twists on wet hair is shrinkage. The twists tend to shrink as they dry meaning you’ll have shorter twists unlike installing on dry hair. Want more length? Consider twisting on dry and stretched hair.

How to Install Mini Twists on Wet Hair

Preparation:

• Start with freshly washed and deep conditioned hair. For hair with massive build-up, go for clarifying shampoos. Be sure to follow up with a moisturizing deep conditioner. Use a protein treatment for damaged hair.

Best shampoos to remove all the dirt and product build-up

• Moroccanoil Clarifying Shampoo
• Carol’s Daughter Black Vanilla Moisture Sulfate Free Shampoo
• Design Essentials Honey Creme Cleansing Shampoo
• Creme of Nature Shampoo with Mango & Shea Butter, Ultra Moisturizing
• Maui Moisture Thicken & Restore + Bamboo Fibers Strengthening Shampoo

Moisturizing deep conditioners that will leave your hair manageable and soft

• Design Essentials Rosemary & Mint Stimulating Super Moisturizing Conditioner
• Mielle Organics Mongongo Oil Protein-Free Hydrating Conditioner
• tgin Honey Miracle Hair Mask for Natural Hair
• Camille Rose Algae Renew Deep Conditioning Hair Mask
• EDEN BodyWorks JoJoba Monoi Deep Conditioner

Protein treatments to repair damaged hair and strengthen weak hair minimizing breakage

• Arvazallia Fortifying Protein Hair Mask and Deep Conditioner
• Vitamins Keratin Hair Mask Deep Conditioner

• Detangle your hair thoroughly using a wide-tooth comb or fingers to remove any knots or tangles. Always install any protective hairstyle on well detangled hair.

Sectioning:

• Divide your hair into manageable sections, the number of sections will depend on how thick your hair is. use clips or hair ties to keep the rest of your hair out of the way as you twists a section at a time.

Moisturize

• Apply a leave-in conditioner or a water-based moisturizer to each section, ensuring even distribution from roots to ends. Use a spray bottle to dampen the sections that may dry before mini twists installation.

Best leave-in conditioners for dry natural hair

• Cantu Leave-In Conditioning Repair Cream with Argan Oil
• As I Am Leave-In Conditioner
• Carol’s Daughter Goddess Strength Leave In Conditioner Cream
• Aunt Jackie’s Curls and Coils Quench Moisture Intensive Leave-In Hair Conditioner
• Shea Moisture Leave in Conditioner
• Mielle Organics Pomegranate & Honey Leave-In Conditioner

Twisting Technique:

• Begin twisting small sections of wet and moisturized hair, working from the roots to the ends. When twisting, don’t hold the roots too tight.
• Use a curl defining cream or styling product with a good hold to help maintain the twists and reduce frizz.

Securing the Ends:

• To prevent unraveling, secure the ends with a small perm rod, flexi rod, or by coiling the ends around your finger.
• Drying:
• Allow the twists to air -dry or use a hooded dryer on a low heat setting to speed up the process.

Tips for Maintaining Mini Twists.

1. Nighttime Care: Cover your hair with a satin or silk scarf or use a satin pillowcase to prevent frizz and breakage.
2. Regular Moisturizing: Spritz your twists with a water-based moisturizer to keep them moisturized and apply a butter or oil to lock in the moisture focusing more on your ends.

Hydrating hair mists to keep your mini twists moisturized

• Maui Moisture Frizz-Free + Shea Butter Leave-in Conditioning Mist
• SheaMoisture Leave-in Conditioner Treatment
• Mielle Organics White Peony Sulfate-Free Leave-In Conditioner

There you have it . I would love to know in the comment section if you prefer installing twists on dry or wet hair.