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Here are 18 protective braid, twist, loc, wig, and weave hairstyles that can be worn year-round.
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.
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.
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.
Braids are not usually worn year-round in black culture; they are instead alternated with other popular hairstyles such as hair twists, protective hairstyles and more. Curly Mohawk, Half Updo and Side-Swept Cornrows braids are some of the popular and preferred styles in black culture. [ 16 ]
A hairstyle popular in the second half of the 17th century. French braid: A French braid is a braid that appears to be braided "into" the hair, often described as braided backwards—strands, going over instead of under as in a Dutch braid. French twist: A hairstyle wherein the hair is twisted behind the head into a sort of bun style. Fringe ...
2. The Sweep-Over. This haircut works well for: Guys with slightly longer hair. Those who don’t mind a deep side part. Not to be confused with a comb-over, the sweep-over gives hair a lived-in ...