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Written By: Yakira Muhammad If you’re a black woman with natural hair, then you know right around November, everyone is rushing into the beauty salon to get their hair styled and protected for the winter. The harsh winter is known to damage roots, dry out hair and irritate the scalp. Despite your natural hair type, protective styles can be utilized to keep your hair covered from cold temperatures. These five hairstyles below are trendy and are guaranteed to provide hair protection during the winter.
Knotless Braids - New and Sleek Knotless braids are the latest hairstyle that has taken the hair community by storm. These are box braids 2.0. Instead of the traditional knot at the root of box braids, knotless braids are created by inserting small pieces of braiding hair further down the shaft instead of at the root. This creates a sleek, neater look hence why they are becoming the go-to hairstyle. Another benefit is less tension on the scalp derived from minimal pulling at the root. This will prevent hair loss, unlike other protective styles. Knotless braids can last up from two to three months depending on hair texture.
Faux Locs - Afro-Centric Over the last few years, faux locs have become a popular favorite for natural sistas. Faux locs resemble real locs but there is one main difference. Unlike traditional locs, faux locs are temporary and usually last up to six weeks depending on the hair type. There are two ways to install faux locs — the braid and wrap method and the cornrow/crochet method. The latter takes significantly less time (three-five hours) but doesn’t give the illusion of real locs coming out of your scalp. Before installing faux locs, make sure your hair is washed, moisturized, and healthy. Faux locs can add tension to your scalp, so it’s best not to make them too heavy or install them too tight. Faux locs can last up to 8 weeks.
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