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5 Expert-Approved Protective Styles That Look AMAZING

Thinking about giving your natural hair a bit of a twist? Try these suggestions
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Passion twist

Myisha Everrett of HairStyleByMy Salon in Upper Marlboro, Maryland swears by the Passion Twist and says it's great vacation hair that can last up to six weeks and is tension-free. "It's very lightweight and flexible and one of our summer time favorites," she explains.

Image via @hairstylebymy



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Twisted side up do

Monica from MoKnowsHair is a licensed cosmetologist and influencer and thinks protective styles are great. "Styles where your ends are tucked away and 'protected' not only give you a break from daily styling (which lowers manipulation), but they also provide versatility to help you fall in love with your hair all over again," she says.

To learn how to do this style, go to the tutorial here.

Image via @moknowshair



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Braided buns

The big sister version of bantu knots, these braided buns are fun and funky while still protecting your hair and and allowing your scalp to breathe. Aricka Jackson, a Los Angeles-based cosmetologist, created this awesome style. And although it may take quite a while to do (we all know the hours it takes in those salon chairs) it looks amazing and will last you at least 4 weeks.

Image via @shes_hair_savvy



BY CARMEN WILLIAMS | MAY 13, 2019 | SHARES
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