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Home · Hair

17 Fabulous And Interesting Ways To Protect Your Crown

Protective Styles We Love
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By Samantha Callender · Updated October 23, 2020

If you’re trying to live your best hair life, protective styles can help you do just that. From keeping hair away from excessive heat and pulling you’re allowing it to be able to grow and stay healthy. Sometimes it’s hard to get creative when it comes to styling beyond simple box braids or twists.

If you’re looking for some protective styling inspo, look no further than some of these looks we’ve gathered for you. Slide through and find a new style to try this summer.

 

01
Highlighter Braids

Choose fun colors to add a pop of personality to your style.

Protective Styles We Love

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02
Colored Locs
Get into some multi colored strands for a fun and festive look this season.
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03
Braids and Rings
Turn a cornrow look into something super special by adorning it with these cute hair rings.
Protective Styles We Love
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04
Short and Colorful
If you’re wanting a short length, give these short locs a try. Adorn them with shells and beads.
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05
Side Braids
Get side swept with these braids that keep the scalp cool, and you can customize with your own braiding pattern.
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06
Tribal Braids
If you want a look that’s strong and powerful, look no further than these tribal braids that make a major statement yet are simple and sleek.
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07
Gorgeous Locs
We’ve always loved locs, but try sweeping them into a high topknot for a beautiful face framing style.
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08
Braided Buns
Turn simple braids into jumbo buns that make for a playful look. Add colored yarn or colored hair to take the look to the next level.
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09
Zig Zag Braids
This super chic and cute style will not only be a major statement, but it will also keep your scalp cool this summer.
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10
Jumbo Twists

Keep your hair protected with these easy to style and easy to maintain twists.

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11
Statement Bun
This braided bun makes a major statement: it serves both glamour and chicness all the while protecting your strands underneath.
Protective Styles We Love
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12
Jumbo Bun
This super chic and cute style will not only be a major statement, but it will also keep your scalp cool this summer.
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13
Blunt Braids
Get blunt and sweet with these short braids that def have a personality of their own.
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14
Curly Twists
Combine the beauty of a body wave and twist in this style this is gorgeous and elegant.
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15
Goddess Braids

Be the queen you are with these goddess inspired braids; add beads or shells for an added style to this look.

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16
Grey Braids
Get into the silver strands this summer with these metallic colored braids.
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