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Here are 18 protective braid, twist, loc, wig, and weave hairstyles that can be worn year-round.
From over-accessorized pigtails to waist-length Senegalese twists, I’ve been wearing protective hairstyles for as long as I remember. No one could catch me with my afro-hair out in the open.
A protective hairstyle is a term predominantly used to describe hairstyles suitable for Afro-textured hair whose purpose is to reduce the risk of hairs breaking off short. These hairstyles are designed to minimize manipulation and exposure of the hair to environmental elements.
Tight or heavy hairstyles, such as long box braids, can also cause an external-traction headache, previously called a ponytail headache. [14] Overly tight braids may cause traction alopecia. [15] Looser braids have a lower risk than tight braids or other styles, such as cornrows and dreadlocks. [16]
These styles are known as “protective hairstyles” because they help maintain the health of the hair by tucking strands to prevent additional stress and breakage, which promotes hair to grow.
Many women of African descent have faced opposition from wearing their hair in naturally curly styles or other non-straight, protective styles. Many women have found that they are treated unjustly based on having naturally afro-textured hair. Natural hair can be deemed "unprofessional", turning it into a fireable offense. [59]
The character of Leon Black on Curb Your Enthusiasm is famous for wearing his durag on the show. [16] In 2021, contestant Symone wore an outfit with a durag, which extended to a train, on the thirteenth season of RuPaul's Drag Race. [17] The rapper Baby Keem, with a feature from Travis Scott, released a single in 2021 with the name "durag ...
Barely-There Layers. Julianne Moore's soft, medium-length waves benefit from subtle layers throughout. Tucking front strands behind the ear also makes for a simple change from your day-t0-day hairdo.