Crys: " Don't leave your mini twist in for more than 3 weeks" Me : *starts to take out mini twists

Do’s 1. Keep your ends moisturized (7:18) 2. Use the correct products and don’t be afraid to switch up products (8:30) 3. Use oils to keep scalp “moisturized” to promote hair growth and avoid dandruff (10:13) 4. Install twist in a proper size, not too small like micros and not too big (11:49) 5. Stick to creams and butters for mini twists to retain moisture long term and make sure your hair is moisturized from the beginning (14:36) 6. Make sure your hair is moisturized (15:15) 7. Test the products mixed together on your hand prior to applying them to your hair (16:00) Don’ts 1. Don’t keep mini twists in for more than 2-3 weeks (17:08) 2. Don’t neglect re-moisturizing (do it at least 1-2 times within a 2 week period) (18:19) 3. If you tend to style your edges and use gel for them, avoid pushing that gel back into the twists at the front. This will cause product build up. Wipe away excess gel after doing edges (18:50) 4. Don’t try to “refresh” or re-twist your hair with gel (20:22) 5. Don’t wet your hair excessively while it is in mini twists and don’t shampoo while you have mini twists (20:55) 6. If you notice your hair gets matted easily with twists, start with stretched hair (23:40) 7. Don’t use gel! (24:39) 8. Don’t touch your hair everyday or try to retwist, unless you’re styling. Re-moisturizing everyday is not necessary. (26:43) 9. Don’t manipulate your twists (styling) without having some oil on your hands (27:54)

This is why you you can't listen to every one in youtube when it comes to your hair... Everybody hair is different...this series has taught me so much...Thank you sis for keeping it real with us

The Do's and Don'ts start at 4:21.

As a proud member of this generation that’s starting to embrace their natural hair more I am SOO HAPPY you have put this video out to educate all of us even more on the proper techniques of twist-outs. I’ve been watching other KZfaq videos on them and my twist outs never came out nice like theirs but now my twists finally swinging like a jerry curl 😭🙌🏾

Silently reflects on all the times I’ve used gel in my “protective style” 😔. I’m shameful but I understand now sis.

Yeah, Im going to have to respectfully disagree with alot of this. I'm weary of any youtuber telling naturals there is a defnitive way to do anything because ALL our hair is so different! I do small twists because i have very low density and fine hair and if i do bigger i simply wont have very many on my head! Just one of your "medium size" twists will have already taken up a big section of my head and the bigger the twists the more comapcted and frizzy my very kinky hair becomes which evetually leads to breakage. On your hair my smaller twists mights be too micro but on my head its working well. So there is not a one size fits all. Dont get me wrong. A lot of good points made but many people watching this will be changing up things thinking they are doing something wrong when they arent necessarily. Some people need to leave their twists in longer than 2 weeks to avoid manipulation. Some people can safely wash their hair whilst in twists. Some people should not be oiling their scalp (some should!) The sooner we embrace that our journey is our own the sooner we can realise these videos are all just suggestions and not the letter of the natural hair law.

Like when people review products and give someone’s product a bad review after NOT FOLLOWING THE DIRECTIONS ON THE PRODUCT! So annoying 😳😳

I watched this whole video right down to the last second with a serious face. Mini twists ain't no joke. Growing healthy hair ain't no joke. I've learnt that today. Thank you

Thank you my beautiful black sister for this honest and sobering reminder that not all KZfaq influences are not stylist, though there intentions are good. As one who was on the verge of making many of those exact mistakes. I currently am on week two of my self installed micro mini twists. Like 911, you have rescued my hair, protected my length and saved me from heartache. Much Love and thanks and continued success on thisplatform. ❤

I'm dying to see how u remoisturize. Come on with the tips. Love this series

✯★✩ WHEN MY 2 YEAR OLD HEARS "WHAT IT DO? WASSUP?" SHE STOPS WHAT SHE'S DOING AND STARTS DANCING LOL THANKS FOR THE CLARIFICATION ON MINI TWISTS!!!! ✯☆★

“This twist right here.....it ain’t doing me right!” DYINGGGG 😂😂😂😭😭😭😭.

Thank you for the tips, I actually did a couple of the mistakes and have learned from them. I would also add if you suffer from itchy scalp do not over oil your scalp, I seen people over oil there scalp everyday with heavy oils, which can cause so much build up and also make the scalp to itch more.

I finally found a natural who love twist as much as I do, I love it here.😭

Freennnnnn see this what I’m talking bout. You just taught me the difference wit gels & creams for twist & wash & go’s. Girl edgemicate me lol lol. As I always say I’m new to this but this is why I mess wit you. Lol lol girl! I preshinate you soooo much lol lol you like my best friend in my head lol lol

I’m so glad I came across this video BEFORE I impulsively decided to do mini twists lol

I'm so here for the drag session. I stan

Thank you so much for this video. Best one I’ve seen girl you hit everything that I’ve been struggling with!! Thank you so much💖

I keep my twists in for a month because it gives the best growth and outcome my hair is not the kind of hair when you can just rock a protective style for a couple off weeks

The video was long as heck but I REALLY did get some knowledge about my hair. I was doing some things wrong. And I thank you for corrected them.

So excited about this series🤩Loving your energy and knowledge as well!Keep it coming ❤️

Sis I had to re-watch this video because, working from home, this is what I’m doing! I believe in you Crys! Thank you! 🤗😍

Thank you I’m glad I found your channel because you actually care about your hairs health and this is what I want . Tips on great protective styles for retention and health and no breakage. I prefer my hair to wigs or weaves especially since it’s much longer now and your videos seem sincere

Hi Crys, I just wanted to come back to this video and say a huge THANK YOU for all the tips you gave in this video. I have been using twists as a protective hairstyle on and off for the last couple of years and was never happy with how they looked because it would get rageddy looking after a couple of days because I was doing so much of the don'ts and not enough of the do's in mentioned in your video. After implementing your tips, I now have a drastically reduced amount of breakage, my twists are moisturised for a lot longer because I ensure I get a lot of moisture from my wash day as you said. I actually love wearing my hair in twists now, I'm able to style it in a variety of ways and not be embarrassed by how worn out they look, even after two weeks when it comes to taking my twists out they still look good! I have been using lockdown to educate myself more on my natural hair and have spent hours going through countless of KZfaq videos, THIS by far, has been the most useful. Will be directing all my natural friends to your channel. Thank you soooooooo much again!

Thanks CC for your insight and correction. I love how you maintained a professional, responsible composure that my children can view that shows you can get your point across without belligerence. God bless you for that! Love the "Do List," followed by the "Don't List" approach. Very helpful advice.🥰

I love the way you do your hair twist your hair comes out right every time

I find flax gel to be very moisturizing actually. For my hair, it seals the water, cream, oil all in. I love it for my twists!

I feel like she is yelling at me... like my mom :(

This series is to bomb 💣! Thanks for keeping us natural up to date you are so loved 🥰

Girl thank you for this video! You are passionate about hair care and it shows! Love this!

Bruh she is not lying! I’ve been doing mini twists forever because my mom has done them for yeeeeeears. My dumb ass was making tiny twists that were lockin up and creating knots, and I learned that I needed to make them bigger. Y’all better listen cause she’s coming with that truth and this is coming from someone who has been doing twists since before 2010. I’ve made every mistake and just had to learn from them on my own lol Also Camille Rose honey leave in+ Carol’s Daughters cocoa butter + CD pomade are the goat for mini twists 🙌🏾 sooooo muuuuch moooisture sis! Ultimately I feel like this video is the most honest about mini twists. There aren’t many things I don’t agree with and if I don’t, it’s because I’ve learned that my hair prefers it. At the end of the day your hair is different so you’ll have to figure out what works for you, but this video is suuuuper useful to give you a head start so you aren’t learning everything as you go like I did. 👍🏾

I was just about to take out my box braids and do mini twists. Since I'm in quarantine, I was gonna make them extra small but you made very good points as to not make them too small. This was a very helpful video.

Yep definitely trying mini twists again after these tips!!!! Thank you!!!

As soon as I saw your intro I subbed! Tips AND energy, yes pls

I am new to mini twist and I have been looking at so many youtube videos. When you pulled out your notepad I KNEW YOU WERE REAL !! I had to stop the video and put you on my TV because I you were speaking your truth! Lol I loved you. Thank you so much for breaking it down like this. SUBSCRIBED

I literally washed micro twists a couple of months ago 😂😂 I knew it was wrong when I did it but I really regretted it once I got to the take down process 😅 you are definitely spitting facts here

Girl, girl, girl you be sounding like our Moma, but since I have started following you a month ago I have learned and gained so much length. I ❤ you MoMA

Thank you so much girl😘 This video isn't just about mini twist but about products in general. What works for your hair and what doesn't. 💯

Love this. Thank you for this video. You are so right. I leave my twist in for a week to two weeks depending on how it looks. Yes!!!!!!!!!! I do switch up my products when I feel the products isn't giving me moisture. Love and Light.

It’s like you knew I needed this! 😩

Just love your confidence . Thank you so much for sharing all your experience

You're funny! Glad I watched this video! I've been thinking to do mini braids or twists and I would have put gel, WHEW!

Lol girl it took me like 4-6 hours to twist my whole head this week. I haven't done mini twists for a whole 2 years. My hair is high density and long. Using my diy butter cream helps to keep my hair moisturized for a longer period of time. I also had to stop oiling my scalp because of the constant itching and my scalp would be dirty faster. I have high sebum production so it's not really necessary for me to oil my scalp. I like to refresh my scalp with rose water and gently massage my scalp.

Sis!! Wait, this video changed my life. I’ve big chopped 2 years ago and I couldn’t seem to figure out why my hair is still so short. A lot of your tips aren’t common knowledge. Lots of us have been taught to fry our hair with relaxers since we were young. Really appreciate your tips bc I’ve been natural but struggling with breakage even though I protective style and wrap my hair every night. I didn’t truly know how to moisturize and protect the ends! Love this ❤️

Love the tips sis! Thx! Btw you’re rocking my fav style from your last video. 👍🏽. I’m gonna try it!!! TFS

Good information and u touch a lot of topics Sis just keep it comin Love it.

For everything you said I am in the “Amen” corner Preach six.

Just subscribed! I'm so glad I found you! You have such a lovely personality and I can tell you're really passionate about hair💗

Thank you keeping it real with the tips of do’s and dont’s. This is why I originally subscribed to your channel.

You always give the best tips girl!!!! Thank you and I love this video 👏🏾👏🏾

Just watched two videos from your mini twists series before trying mine out this weekend! Absolutely love your content Crystal - you are so entertaining and engaging whilst being helpful and informative. Especially liked your comment about thinking about the purpose of a product and whether it’s helpful for your hair. Liked and subscribed! :)

Hello! I am a new follower of your channel. I have been doing mini twists for a good while now and from this video, I learned a few things that I have been doing and shouldn’t have been doing. When I take down my current protective style I will be putting my hair back into my mini twists. I will be redoing some things, based on the info you provided!! Thanks for your energy!

You are so right sis this video had me cracking up I love your energy

😮 I know this was 3 years ago, but everything you spoke about is real. Twists are on my next to do list, and I watched some vid’s that were um, fishy. Your breakdown on braids is on point. I started crying when you started in on the objective of each product. “It’s not their job!” 😂 You helped me understand a whole lot.

Sis!! Go 👏🏾AWFFF!! 👏🏾 U always come thru with the bomb tips 👌🏾. I’m literally watching for pleasure (cuz ur informative and funny af) but my hair doesn’t do well with mini twist 😩. But I’m here for the support sis. ANNNNDDD finally, ur slaying this entire look!! Loving the fit and the hair! 😍😍

Thank you for this video, very educational. I'm new to the natural hair journey and I'm struggling, really bad. This definitely helps me understand mini twists, I would have certainly used gel 😅 and been so mad and frustrated. Thanks again for the tips and your hair is beautiful.

now i feel better doing mini twists, just learned alot, glad have not tried it yet, I would of done this all wrong😆🙌🏽good looking out💝

Girl thank you so much for these tips I used to my mini twists so tiny my hair would literally break off and would lock u have a new subbii

This is Sooo going to help me with my hair, thank you thank you Very informative.free yesss free is good!

I love your series. It's so helpful. Also love your energy in the video

Great tips and just on time. I'm about to put mini twists in over the weekend.

you deserve more hype! I love how u Actually care and are very passionate ab the 4c community. You give good advice with great detail #New subscriber.

Thank you Crys. You mentioned that if the twists are unraveling then you have damaged ends. This is definitely the case for me and the main reason my twists don’t last long at all. You give great tips and you keep it real 🙌

You def got me with this series ....new subscriber...currently binge watching your videos

Well looka here, Seriously saving all kinds of time and effort one natural sis at a time! Girl I just subscribed.

I have had my mini twists in for 5 weeks now. I have washed it and grease it without taking it out and it is still neat 👍🏾🙂

New sub here! You won me over when you said "don't shampoo hair with twist...take twist down..." I saw a KZfaqr do this, I tried it and had product of shampoo and conditioner riding my strands when I took twist out...my hair wasn't clean😢

Great tips...I have 2 of the caps in black & blue...can't wait for next video. Yessss Sis.

Im a new subscriber and oh my god......I love your channel I've been binge watching all of them!!!!!!!🔥

I'm actually laughing so hard 😆 You treating them sis.

Thank you so much. I am doing my first mini twist and I started watching your video. I learned so much but I already was half way done with my twists using a gel😖 but now I know next time to use creams and butters. Thank you again .

I watched this video before i first tried mini twists and i stopped watching halfway through like “pshh” i got this. Now im coming back after failing and EVERYTHING you said was right! Lol lesson learned

Great tips I love this series. I am learning how to do mini twists

This was awesome!!! Thank you for this. This is why I enjoy watching your channel- you bring the truth! 🙏🏽🙏🏽💓💓🌺🌺

Yesss!!! Just got home now time to watch this!

Thank you for the information, I know all of our hair types are different and we should use our own judgement . This video gave me a lot to consider/try the next time I do twist.

You are definitely right about the size because too small will have you ripping out your hair. No micro twists! 24 is the most I can do and it's looks good because my curls condense so much with product.

This a so awesome video for me about mini twist. This video is so informative for me thank you so much for making this video

Yes I agree on everything that you said . I predominantly do small twist on my hair since 2013. I Also made a big mistake using gel on them way too long ( 4 wks) that dried and tangled them . This was in 2016. My hair was a hot mess. I lost alot of hair after that. I know better now. Thank you for this video to remind me again bc I almost forgot.

I’m here for this 29 minutes long video🙌🏾

I smash that sub,like and bell button sis. And I have never seen anybody say don't touch ur hair with dry hands and I love the idea of a little castor oil on my hands to separate my twist. Thank you for that gem.

Definitely inciteful information. The two times I have done mini twist and washed them it ended with my hair having knots and me having to cut them out which is not helpful like you said. Personally I can't keep a style in my hair like mini twists for more than a week without retwisting on the weekend after I have washed my hair without it being in mini twist. Thank you for debunking the incorrect myths about mini twist and "how easy it is" to wash them and etc.

Love this❤️ Everyone have there own opinion!

mini twist still juicy and moist.. I love it! Keep the videos coming boo

Im here for this video OK let people know the correct way ...Im def trying this style on my page next ❤️

Loving the video, very good tips! Thank you ☺️

Girl you are the queen of twist on KZfaq,,,

this was supper important, i will be doing the mini braids for the first time. And yesssssss! I messed up on the gel.

I am new to wearing my own God given crown of hair and have learned so much through your videos. I love your introduction to smash the button down below to subscribe, which I have... Thank you so much for the care you give about managing our hair and scalp.

Thanks sis I’m about to restart my natural hair journey and my first style are these ! I didn’t know anything about moisturizing my hair ngl

I really would like to see a video on how your moisturize your twist. This is excellent.

This was a bomb DO’S and DONT’S!!! Nothing but truth all up and down this video...

Your personality is so great I can't stop watching the intro Please don't stop doing that into

Girl all truth and Facts in this video always real..

Did my twists last night after starting your series and it took FOUR HOURS 😭😭😭 hoping its lasts a good two weeks

Excellent tips sis! Especially clarifying you are doing twists for moisture not definition! And yes! Stop using it if it's not working for you!

This woman!! Yessss! Thank you

I had to SMASH👏🏾 THAT👏🏽 BUTTON👏🏾 DOWN👏🏿 BELOW👏🏼 because sis is giving us THE BEST TIPS! If there is one tip I gained from the few videos I watched it is DO NOT TOUCH YOUR HAIR WITHOUT OIL ON YOUR HANDS!!! Onto the next Master Class! ❤️

Thank you! Thank you so much for this video. The first time I did mini twist. It damn near locked, crusted up from the gel, and I did them too small. So now I only view maybe two influencer. Girl I needed this video. Thank you again💓