Mini twists are a popular, low-maintenance protective hairstyle for natural hair — and they’ve been trending on TikTok. Ahead, natural hair experts explain how to do mini twists and if they help you grow out your hair.

Hair braids are a true classic. This hairstyle has always been there for us and it seems like it's not planning to go out of style anytime soon. The oldest known reproduction of hair braiding is in fact on the head of the well-known Venus of Willendorf herself—the figurine that was made about 30,000 years ago. Hair braiding is traditionally called a social art—since it's usually not that short of a process to do a braid, it makes people socialize and bond. Besides, older generations teach…

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