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15 Super Cute Protective Styles For Your Mini-Me To Rock This Summer

15 Super Cute Protective Styles For Your Mini-Me To Rock This Summer
@touchedbyshan
By Samantha Callender · Updated October 23, 2020
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Summer is here and that means the kids will be outside enjoying the warm weather and sunshine. With all of the moving and shaking, it can be hard to find a hairstyle that will still in place for more than a day or two.

Opting for a cute protective style will not only save you the task of having to do hair all summer long, but it’ll also promote healthy hair growth. If you’re stuck on ideas, we’ve gathered some summer hair inspo for your little one this summer.

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01
Braided Bun

This simple updo with a twist is not only a great protective style, but will also keep your child cool.

15 Super Cute Protective Styles For Your Mini-Me To Rock This Summer

@beautybyvi_

02
Beaded Cornrows

This sleek style is chic and lets air circulate on the scalp easily.

15 Super Cute Protective Styles For Your Mini-Me To Rock This Summer

@ghanaianhairstyles/ @darleanthadream

03
Patterned Braids

Have fun with this braiding pattern adorned with hair jewels. Let your little one pic out their favorite jewels and accessories to add.

15 Super Cute Protective Styles For Your Mini-Me To Rock This Summer

@narahairbraiding

04
Braided Pigtails

Get creative with these braids that are easily turned into a half-up-half-down hairstyle. Adorn with beads and shells for a cute look.

15 Super Cute Protective Styles For Your Mini-Me To Rock This Summer

@touchedbyshan

05
Jumb Braids

These jumbo braids turned side pony are super cute!

15 Super Cute Protective Styles For Your Mini-Me To Rock This Summer

@sincerely__takia

06
Star Power

Get super creative with a braiding pattern by braiding hair into a star. 

15 Super Cute Protective Styles For Your Mini-Me To Rock This Summer

@balla4evamyheart

07
Braids and Gold

Add some royal gold accessories (like beads and/or twine) to twists and scoop them into a high pony.

15 Super Cute Protective Styles For Your Mini-Me To Rock This Summer

@from_heaven86

08
Beads and Braids

Section hair off into three parts and create braids; add some breeds and then scoop them into pigtails for a twist on a classic protective style.

15 Super Cute Protective Styles For Your Mini-Me To Rock This Summer

@beautifulheads90

09
Crochet Braids

These are a great option for the young girl who doesn’t like pulling or tugging on their hair.

15 Super Cute Protective Styles For Your Mini-Me To Rock This Summer

@boobabe1202

10
African-Inspired Braids

Get super creative with this African-inspired look adorned with beads, shells, and other hair accessories.

15 Super Cute Protective Styles For Your Mini-Me To Rock This Summer

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11
Fishtail Cornrows

Take traditional cornrows up a notch with some twine and colored hair to create a fishtail pony in the back.

15 Super Cute Protective Styles For Your Mini-Me To Rock This Summer

@queetas.beauty.dynasty

12
Braided Bob

Give a blunt bob some braids and beads and you’ve got an easy yet super cute look on your little one.

15 Super Cute Protective Styles For Your Mini-Me To Rock This Summer

@ryneislayedme

13
Jumbo Twists

Give your little one some jumbo twist and allow them to add accessories as they please for an easy and cute look.

15 Super Cute Protective Styles For Your Mini-Me To Rock This Summer

@savannas_protectivestyles

14
Crown of Glory

This braided crown is a super cute updo that also allows air to circulate to the scalp. This is definitely a style that will stay in place.

15 Super Cute Protective Styles For Your Mini-Me To Rock This Summer

@savannas_protectivestyles

15
Colored Pony

This jumbo braided colored ponytail is easy to style and easy to customize: just ass some colored yarn or twine.

15 Super Cute Protective Styles For Your Mini-Me To Rock This Summer

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