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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 ...

Let’s be honest. Most people believe wearing braids is the key to unlocking hair growth. After all, your strands are tucked away, and over-manipulation is a non-factor. However, once some folks ...

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 ...