Trying Mini Braids for the First Time! | The Prep I Don’t Skip to Avoid Damage

Stop guessing and follow a routine that actually helps you retain length. ➿ The Length Retention Blueprint: https://shop.beacons.ai/itskaylahdani... 💌 Free Retention Reset Guide: https://shop.beacons.ai/itskaylahdani... Mini braids can be a great low-maintenance protective style when they’re done intentionally. In this video, I’m sharing why I decided to try mini braids for the first time, how I prepped my natural hair to avoid damage, and my first impressions after getting them installed. I walk through the key prep steps I focus on for hair health: including cleansing, deep conditioning, and low-manipulation blow drying, and then take you through the install and final results. TIMESTAMPS 0:00 - 0:26 Intro 0:26 - 1:52 Wash Day 1:52 - 2:28 Blow Dry 2:28 - 2:56 Before the install 2:56 - 3:53 Getting the braids installed 3:53 - 4:20 Braid reveal 4:20 - 7:00 First Impressions Products + Tools Used ➿ Miche Detox Clarifying Shampoo Innersense Hydrating Hairbath https://amzn.to/45Av2pQ Pattern Heavy Conditioner https://amzn.to/4bojvOf amika The Wizard Detangling Primer https://amzn.to/4q0NqPZ Innersense Sweet Spirit Leave in Conditioner https://amzn.to/4rdkC7U Rev Air Reverse Air Dryer https://amzn.to/4a3VA4i Connect with me! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/itskaylahda... TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@itskaylahdani... Email: [email protected] mini braids on natural hair, mini braids prep routine, protective styles for natural hair, low manipulation hairstyles, how to prep hair for mini braids, natural hair routine for growth, length retention for natural hair