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I’m currently wearing mini twists and I want to make sure my hair stays moisturised while they’re in. I don’t want to cause frizz or disturb the twists. What’s the best way to moisturise and care for my hair while it’s in mini twists?

I’m new to braids and thinking of trying them out. I'm trying to decide between knotless braids and traditional box braids, but I’m not fully sure how they differ. I’ve heard knotless braids are lighter and less painful, but I’d like to understand the real differences in technique, look, and maintenance before choosing a style.

I love the sleek look of a silk press, but I don’t want to risk heat damage or losing my curl pattern. I’m trying to figure out how often it’s actually safe to get one done while still keeping my natural hair healthy. What’s a realistic and safe schedule?

I want to get a curly braid style and am considering between goddess braids and boho braids. They look pretty much the same to me, and I don't understand the difference between them.

I wear protective styles quite often, but I’m not sure how long is too long to keep them in. I don’t want to cause breakage or scalp problems by leaving them in for too long. Ideally, how long should a protective style be kept in?

I’m never sure how often I should wash my Afro hair, as I always see different people recommending different time frames. What’s the right balance, and what affects how often I should wash it?

It’s been about three weeks since I got my braids done, and they’re starting to look a bit rough. Is there a way to refresh them without taking them out completely?

I’ve heard that keeping Afro hair moisturised is key, but I don’t know how often I should be doing it. Is daily too much? What’s a good routine for keeping hair soft without product buildup?

I keep seeing people talk about the LOC method in natural hair groups, but I’m not 100% sure how it works. What does LOC actually stand for, and how does it help with moisture?

I finally managed to get a good twist-out, but by the next morning, the definition is gone and it looks frizzy. How do you keep a twist-out looking fresh overnight?