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Natural-hair twist styles are trending everywhere right now, and it's easy to see why. Not only are they a way to protect your hair from damage caused by heat and styling products, but they also look ...

Protective hairstyles abound. They come in all sizes, styles, and woven patterns. Their easiest and most obvious advantage is that they give the wearer a break from continuous hairstyling. Most are ...

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 ...

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 ...