Protective Styles

Hi Beautiful ladies! =)

I want to share with you 2 of my favorite protective hairstyles thus far!!!!!

1.       High Bun

2.       Tuck and Pin

Pre-styling methods

1.       Apply hot oil treatment

2.       Shampoo

3.       Condition

4.       Deep condition

5.       Put my hair in 2-4 braids over night

(I finger detangle on steps 1, 3, and 4)

What works for me

Wet hair

·         I have found that these styles work better for me when I do them while my hair is wet because my hair is able to set.  I use less pins and the style last much longer =)

No comb or brush

·         Since my hair is detangled the night before all I have to do is style and smooth my edges with my hand

No Gel

·         I use conditioner instead of gel because I find that it stretches my hair with a gentle hold

Refreshing

·         I refresh the tuck and pin every 2-3 days and the bun every 3-4 days. Refreshing this way keeps it properly moisturized and neat =)

(I’m learning what works so I’m not glued to these protective styles and methods)

My goal is to spend less time on my hair and keep my ends protected and moisturized so that I may see some growth =)!