In today’s post, I’ll run you through protective hairstyles for relaxed hair growth that are stylish and easy to make.
Our hairstyles contribute to our overall look, so taking proper care of your hair is paramount. You can be beautifully dressed in a cute outfit and nice accessories, but once your hair is not in order, there’s a dent in your look.
Inasmuch as hairstyles uplift your outfits and all, they’re not solely for beautification purposes. There are styles that also serve protective purposes. They’re called protective hairstyles.
Protective hairstyles prevent hair loss and help in hair restoration. They protect your hair from breakage or any form of damage that might affect the health of your hair.
I’ve prepared a list of trendy protective hairstyles to rock this year, and yes, they’re beautiful!
Protective Hairstyles for Relaxed Hair Growth
Banku Knots
Banku knots are the first on the list of protective hairstyles for relaxed hair growth. This is because there’s no hair manipulation whatsoever after the knots are put in place. No styling or packing, they remain in place till you’re ready to take them out.
To make banku knots, separate the hair into multiple sections, then apply a setting product. After doing that, you’d then twist a small coil at the base of your scalp, wrap the rest of the hair around it and set the coil in place. Repeat this procedure till you’ve covered the entire sections.
Box Braids
Knotless box braids are also up there on the list of protective hairstyles for relaxed hair growth. The braids are started using your natural hair before extensions are added. This hairstyle can be carried for weeks, this saves your hair from constant manipulation, which can lead to breakage.
To make knotless braids, partition your hair into square sections, start the braids with your natural hair, add extensions, and continue working your way till the end of the extension. You can use any color of hair extensions you want.
Twists
Twists are not just protective, they’re really pretty and easy to make.
To execute twists, divide your hair into smaller sections, then divide one of the sections into two and twist one section around the other. Continue twisting in the same direction until you reach the end of the hair or extension length.
Wigs
Wigs are really good at protecting your hair from dust and sunlight, thereby making them good protective hairstyles for relaxed hair growth.
All you have to do is weave your hair into neat cornrows, wear a wig cap and throw on your wig!
Crochet
Crochet is yet another protective hairstyle that’s quite easy to make. Choose any style you want and weave your cornrows accordingly. Make sure to tuck in the tail of your braid into the base of the hair, you can do this using the crochet pin.
Then you can start inserting your crochet extensions using the crochet hook to latch the extensions to the braids.
Faux locs
This is my personal best on this list of protective hairstyles for relaxed hair growth! Faux locs protects your hair from dust and sunlight and promote rapid hair growth.
Here’s a detailed explanation of how to install faux locs.
Cornrows
The last on this list of protective hairstyles for relaxed hair growth is cornrows. Whether as up braids, side braids or back braids, cornrow styles are pretty and save your hair from constant manipulation.
Conclusion
These hairstyles can be made with any color you choose, so feel free to experiment with colors!
You can also beautify the braids, locs, twists or crochet hairstyles with hair accessories.
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Hairstyles are dope❤️🌹