Protective Styling
Typically, when we say, “protective styling,” most think of specific hair styles such as braids, weaves, twists and so on but the concept of protective styling involves much more. While a protective style is a hairstyle that protects the ends of your hair strands, reduces tangling and aids with growth retention, protective styling is the practice of caring for the hair in such a way to avoid as much damage to the hair as possible. Protective styling includes using the right kinds of tools to style your hair that won’t cause breakage and not installing hairstyles such as braids and weaves too tightly. It means properly moisturizing your hair and cleansing your scalp. It means being gentle overall in the way that you manipulate your hair and keeping best practices in mind in every way that you carry out your hair care regimen. That includes everything from wrapping your hair at night with the right bonnet to avoiding products that contain harmful ingredients or chemicals.
Do not forget to moisturize. I can’t stress enough how important proper moisture is to natural hair as it improves the hair’s texture, elasticity, resilience and appearance. Dry hair is brittle, unhealthy, hard-to-manage hair. I recommend using a leave-in conditioner such as my Intense Moisture™ Bamboo and Coconut Milk Strengthening Leave-in Conditioner to maintain daily moisture.
However, though you might be tempted to stretch your braided style for months, do not leave any protective style installed for too long. Six to eight weeks should be your limit to prevent your hair from drying out, collecting build up and/or looking unkempt. And while you’re rocking that long term style, I suggest using my Ditch.
Protective Styling types are:
1. Braids:
Box braids, cornrows, or twists can protect your hair from daily styling stress and manipulation.
2. Buns or styles:
Keeping your hair in a bun or style reduces friction and manipulation, promoting healthier hair growth.
3. Wigs and Weaves:
Wearing wigs or weaves gives your natural hair a break from daily styling, protecting it from environmental damage and manipulation.
4. Twists:
Two-strand twists or flat twists are gentle on the hair and can be styled in various ways to minimize manipulation.
5. Bantu Knots or Bantu Knot Outs:
These styles protect the ends of your hair while also providing a beautiful curl pattern when unraveled.
Protective Styling types are:
6. Protective Caps or Scarves:
Wearing satin or silk caps or scarves at night helps retain moisture and minimize friction while sleeping.
7. Low Manipulation Styles:
For hairstyles that require minimal daily manipulation, such as simple ponytails, buns, or twists.
8. Extensions:
Clip-in or bonded hair extensions can provide added length and volume without the need for daily styling, reducing manipulation.
These are some Protective Styling types.
Remember to moisturize and properly care for your hair while in protective styles to maintain its health and integrity. Additionally, avoid leaving protective styles in for too long to prevent damage to your natural hair.
A person dripping a drop of oil into a person’s hair.
Preventing damage and enhancing general hair health are two advantages of protective hair care. 
Moreover, a healthy diet and proper hydration are essential for a vibrant and robust mane. Haircare promotes a shiny look, improves manageability, and gives you confidence in the health of your hair by taking care of possible problems before they emerge.
Protective haircare is an acceptable practice to arrange and offer styles to your hair. This guide isn’t just a trend report; it’s a map to navigate the universe of protective styles, busting myths along the way.
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Benefits of Protective Haircare
a person dripping a drop of oil into a person’s hair.
Preventing damage and enhancing general hair health are two advantages of protective hair care. Giving your hair regular nourishment with high-quality products can lessen split ends and break off the strands.
Moreover, a healthy diet and proper hydration are essential for a vibrant and robust mane. Haircare promotes a shiny look, improves manageability, and gives you confidence in the health of your hair by taking care of possible problems before they emerge.
Protective Manipulation Hair Style:
A protective style is any hairstyle that keeps your ends tucked away to protect your hair and minimize damage. Protective styles protect your natural hair from tugging, pulling, and breakage, due to manipulation, heat, and environmental factors. Extreme temperatures in the summer and winter can cause damage to the hair, so protective styles are perfect in any season. Protective styles are perfect for maintaining your hair while it is getting longer.
It is not just a fad; it’s a game-changer: no more fearing environmental aggressors, harsh hair styling tools, or chemical treatments. Let’s shield your crown and unleash its full potential, one braid, one twist, and one braid at a time. Explore the primary advantages, focusing on how protective hairstyles reduce mechanical damage and minimize the need for daily manipulation, allowing your hair to thrive.
Make your own different hair style:
1.Cornrows:
Cornrows are a popular and versatile protective hairstyle that can be worn on all hair types and lengths. Cornrows are a style of hair braiding in which the hair is braided flat to the scalp in vertically sectioned rows. If you want to have some fun with it, you can add hair extensions and create different design patterns when braiding your hair. There are so many ways to have some fun with braided hairstyles for natural hair!
2. Top Knot:
The top knot bun is one of the easiest protective styles to achieve and can be styled in so many different ways. Add some fun to the high bun style by adding a side swoop bang or creating one braid, before putting it up into a bun. You can also add extensions to your hair to create a more full and dramatic look. Style your hair and edges using our Rosemary Mint Strengthening Edge.These are some Protective Styling types.
