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Protective Styling 101: Gravity Defying Faux Fros You Have To See 

Protective Styling 101: Gravity Defying Faux Fros You Have To See 
By Jennifer Ford · Updated October 23, 2020

When it comes to low maintenance hairstyles, nothing’s easier than an Afro since it’s simply the way our hair grows out of our heads. And thanks to an array of amazing hair brands, you can now even rock faux Afros via wigs and crochet braiding the hair onto your head –making for the perfect protective styling.

The daily hair care routine for this protective style merely consists of moisturizing and teasing strands, which is why it’s right up our (lazy girls) alley. Not to mention, you can create diverse looks including lived-in hairstyles that will look great for up to 6 weeks.

You can add a bevy of textured hair extensions to fashion everything from a blown out halo to a tight TWA.

No matter the hair pattern, a faux Fro is an effortless and fashionable way to style your strands for the summer. For inspiration on how to slay the look, check out the gallery below.

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@zaviamonet
You can rock a kinky curly texture.
Protective Styling 101: Gravity Defying Faux Fros You Have To See 
02
@zaviamonet
You can frame your face with bangs.
Protective Styling 101: Gravity Defying Faux Fros You Have To See 
03
@kalbarbie
Stun with a kinky faux-fro.
Protective Styling 101: Gravity Defying Faux Fros You Have To See 
04
@zarahcharm
We love this asymmetrical faux-fro.
Protective Styling 101: Gravity Defying Faux Fros You Have To See 
05
@Kinycurlyyyaki
This faux-fro looks like its growing right out of her scalp! #amazing.
Protective Styling 101: Gravity Defying Faux Fros You Have To See 
06
@krissykakess
You can even fashion your crochet braids into Afro Puffs
Protective Styling 101: Gravity Defying Faux Fros You Have To See 
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@inaribrianna
This definition is gorgeous.
Protective Styling 101: Gravity Defying Faux Fros You Have To See 
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@africanjawn
This faux fro is streteched to perfection.
Protective Styling 101: Gravity Defying Faux Fros You Have To See 
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@sofylicious_
This full fro is so good, you’d never know it was faux.
Protective Styling 101: Gravity Defying Faux Fros You Have To See 
10
@msjasminerose
‘Fros don’t have to be huge. This cropped ‘fro is absolute perfection.
Protective Styling 101: Gravity Defying Faux Fros You Have To See 
11
@frompariswithcurves
This ‘fro is big, bold and so much fun.
Protective Styling 101: Gravity Defying Faux Fros You Have To See 
12
@imthe.pr
We can’t get enough of this divine ‘fro!
Protective Styling 101: Gravity Defying Faux Fros You Have To See 
13
@bcommebea
This colored fro is one of our favorites!
Protective Styling 101: Gravity Defying Faux Fros You Have To See 
14
@freddieharrel
We love when Black women aren’t afraid to play with color and this ombred ‘fro is straight goals.
Protective Styling 101: Gravity Defying Faux Fros You Have To See 
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@youhadmeatbacon
This ‘fro proves that sometimes bigger is actually better.
Protective Styling 101: Gravity Defying Faux Fros You Have To See 
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