3 Things You Need to Know About Protective Styling

protective styles are great: they help cut down on your morning routine, aid in length retention & can add fun to your overall look while giving your hair a break. but...

how should you care for your protective style? what should you expect once you remove a long-term style? let's discuss!

handle with care

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the purpose of a protective style is in the name. installing braids or twists too tight can lead to irreversible damage. whether you DIY or have it done in a salon, make sure care is taken with the amount of tension being placed on your hair & scalp.

be gentle...

cleansing is still possible!

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it seems some aren’t aware that they can still cleanse their hair & scalp while wearing braids, twists or cornrows. Or, they just don’t know how to do it. try this: dilute your favorite shampoo with water in an applicator bottle for easy application throughout the parts of the hair, gently massage the scalp & rinse.

cleanse while protecting

Carol's Daughter Wash Day Delight Water-to-Foam Sulfate Free Vegan Shampoo

Creme Of Nature Argan Oil Apple Cider Vinegar Rinse

Applicator Bottle with Angled Tip

protective style cleansing tools

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expect shedding

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we naturally lose up to 150 strands of hair per day. when your hair is in a protective style for a week or more, the hair loss you see is an accumulation of natural shedding over time. don't freak out! it's best to detangle & remove that shed hair before washing to prevent matting & tangling. try giving the hair a pre-poo!

shedding happens!

Flexi Rod Curl Bangs on Kinky Hair

Braided Updo on Kinky Natural Hair

Pre-Poo Routine + Sleek Low Puff

watch my pre-poo process in these videos

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see the full blog post below for more pro tips on protective styling!