Have you ever looked in the mirror, tugged at your hair that’s been the same length for years, asking, “Why isn’t my hair growing?” Well, your hair is always growing. The hair follicles continue to grow out of your roots and grow about a quarter of an inch each month! The question you should be asking in the mirror is, “Why can’t I retain length?”
Many things can damage your hair from the products you use, to the weather outside. That’s where protective hairstyles come in. Learn how these styles can help you retain length and see that growth you’ve been waiting for.
What Are Protective Hairstyles?
Protective styling preserves your hair health and protects it from damage that can result from harsh wind, cold, fingers, and more. The goal is to keep your ends tucked away safe to prevent manipulation of the hair.
The importance of wearing protective hairstyles is clear: they help keep your hair healthy. Many women and men who do not use protective styling in their regular hair routine can experience a lot more breakage than those who do use these styles. This is why many people don’t get the hair growth and length retention they want.
Benefits of wearing low manipulation hairstyles
The ends of your hair are the oldest and most fragile parts of your hair. You want to treat your ends with a lot more tenderness than other parts of the hair. Wearing protective styles can:
- Encourage length retention
- Reduces tangles and knots
- Give your hair a break from tugging, pulling, and combing
- Save you time getting ready
Protective styles to try this year
The variety in protective hairstyles is endless. When you’re trying to decide on a protective style to rock, start with these:
- Twists
- Jumbo Braids
- Buns
- Updos
There are often misconceptions about protective styles. For example, small braids or braids with weave are not the ideal protective style. In additions, wearing wigs can prevent the hair and edges of hair to grow properly.
On the other hand, locs are one of the best options for a protective style. They allow your hair to grow without losing hair.
We’ll Help Protect Your Natural Hair
Protective styling is about a lot more than just braiding your hair for a couple weeks. Protecting your hair from damage also requires careful attention from your stylist and using the right products that were meant for your hair type. Contact us to learn how our natural hair care services can give you a healthier crown.