Protective styles for my natural hair? Naturalistas help?

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Dec 22, 2013

Isabel M.

I haven't really been able to decipher protective styles that aren't braids and buns for my hair! I have yet to get a few scarves but I plan to by the end if December! My hair is about five or six inches past my shoulders. And it's VERY thick and kinky coily curly! Do you know how I can ease myself into harder protective styles? My hair is a smidge longer than in the picture! But help?!?

Dec 22, 2013

Isabel M.

Another picture of my hair! Hope you guys can help me out! ❤️

Dec 22, 2013

Kayla S.

What do you mean by protective? Like no heat and chemicals?

Dec 22, 2013

Isabel M.

Protective styles are hairstyles that tuck the ends of your hair away from being exposed to damaging agents such as sun, heat, and constant manipulation. The purpose and benefits of this hairstyle is to grow healthier, longer hair and reduce split end breakage & damage!

Dec 22, 2013

Santana G.

I don't know any protective styles, but I just want to say I love your hair!

Dec 22, 2013

Veronica M.

You can use a satin pillow case.

Dec 22, 2013

Veronica M.

To sleep on*

Dec 22, 2013

Veronica M.

Or use big hairpins to put it up.

Dec 22, 2013

Kalie W.

I usually do a Dutch braid down the back of my head then tie the end with an elastic and tuck up the bottom and Bobby pin it under: ) very pretty hair!

Dec 22, 2013

Isabel M.

What? N. S? This is actually my hair, and in fact not a wig. I wouldn't wear a wig because I like my hair. Thank you Santana, Veronica and Kalie! I need to learn how to ditch braid!

Dec 22, 2013

Isabel M.

I've had natural hair all my life, but I've only recently started to take care of it. That's why it's been growing pretty fast! So please don't assume that I have a wig on because it's a little frizzy in the picture. I'm not sure if you are suggesting a wig for a protective style or...? But I probably wouldn't buy one , thank you for the suggestion anyways! ❤️

Dec 22, 2013

Lara C.

I'm sorry I wouldnt be of any help but just wanted to let you know that IM OBSESSED WITH YOUR CURL PATTERN. I wish my curls were as tight :')

Dec 23, 2013

Ashley M.

Buns can be a protective style, braids and twists can be also.