Mini Twist Care Routine

I usually wear my mini twists for about 3-4 weeks. It is my favourite protective style as it is simple to do and very versatile. 

I would reccomend washing mini twists if you keep them in for longer than 2 weeks. As hair that is left without moisture is more prone to loc!

I always sleep with a satin bonnet on!

Week 1 
I do not spray my hair with water for the first week as this will cause premature frizz, instead I just add an oil mix to my hair every 3 days.  I may apply bantu knots or perm rods to style. I know this is counter productive as I am just sealing in dry hair but before installing a protective style it is best to DEEP condition your hair before hand. 

Week 2
I will apply water and aloe to my hair once and will seal it in with a mixture of oils. I will then plait it or put some rollers in it to stretch it. 

Week 3
At this point my hair will be very dry, so I will deep condition. I won't Usually use homemade deep conditioners as it can be difficult to wash them out.  I would take any deep conditioner and mix with some oil and honey. 

I then wash my hair and rinse with apple cider vinegar and bentonite clay rinse. I don't shampoo or co-wash as I try to limit the amount I use commercial shampoos.  I then apply oil or shea butter, if I feel my hair is particularly dry I will apply both. To dry I will put my twists into medium/small plaits. once dry it will give my hair a nice crimped look. 

Every couple of nights I will apply a small amount of oil and water to my hair and put my hair into plaits. I do this to stretch my hair as when it gets old it will starts to look frizzy.

Week 4 - Week n 
Repeat week 3. 

This is how I try to keep my hair moisturised.The longer mini twists are kept in the more chance there is that your hair will loc, Also deep conditioning seems to becomes less effective.