If you have natural hair then you are most likely not a stranger to protective styling. According to Clutch Magazine, “the key to protective style is protecting the hair from over-manipulation, chemical and environmental elements.” These external elements can damage natural hair and prevent growth. As the natural hair movement expands, protective styles are becoming increasingly popular in the black community. Its popularity is even spreading into other racial groups. For instance, Kylie Jenner was recently referred to as a “trend setter” for sporting faux locs, a popular style typically used to preserve African American hair. What may be new to pop-culture is definitely not new to black naturalistas. Below I have listed and described the most popular natural hair protective styles.
Faux Locs
This style is perfect for naturalistas who are not ready to be fully committed to dread locs but always wanted to rock the look. Faux locs are created by wrapping synthetic or human hair tightly around to great a dread like appearance.
Crochet Braids
This style is perfect for naturals who want to rock a big curly fro while preserving the strength of their own hair which is usually braided underneath. This look is created by first putting your own hair in cornrows and then taking a tiny crochet hook to put strands into knots around the braids. Stlyists are also starting to do "knotless crochets" along the parted section of the hair to make this style look even more natural.
Yarn Braids
This look is great for those who may have allergic reactions to synthetic hair or may want braids with a rougher texture. This style is achieved by braiding your hair with acrylic yarn instead of hair extensions. Each braid is sealed by burning the ends with a lighter to make sure the yarn does not unravel.
Sources:
http://www.haircolorsideas.com/brown-hair/medium-brown/crochet-braids/ — crochet braids image
https://tafistresses.wordpress.com/2013/08/17/yarn-twists-yarn-braids-yarn-wraps-yarn-locs-genie-locs-hairspiration-part-1/ - yarn braids image
http://mommynoire.com/74479/faux-locs-15-epic-looks-summer-2014/3/ - faux locs image
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