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13 Natural Hairstyle Ideas, Just In Time For Spring Break

13 Natural Hairstyle Ideas, Just In Time For Spring Break
By Jennifer Ford · Updated October 24, 2020

If you’re planning to escape for spring break, then you’re probably checking the off boxes on your to-do list before you set sail or take flight. You’ve confirmed your reservations, planned a week of Instagram worthy #OOTDs, and have even stocked up on travel-friendly beauty essentials.

Now that the easy task is taken care of, it’s time for the hard part — choosing your hairstyle. With less than ample room in our Calpaks for stowing away styling tools, this proves to be no easy feat for women with kinky curly hair.

Fortunately, protective styles like braids and twist are a practical way to tame our natural tresses while we travel and Instagram is crawling with inspiration.

We’ve rounded up a few of our favorite looks to get you ready for spring break.

1. These gorgeous braids with beads and cowrie shells have us ready to jet-set to somewhere tropical.

Life is all about balance ⚖️

A post shared by Romance (ro·mance) (@heycurlie) on Jun 28, 2017 at 9:28am PDT

2. Goddess locs are pretty low maintenance and guaranteed to have you all smiles during your travels abroad.

It was all worth it ❤️. 📸:@juscoolnyc New Orleans dates are out !!! September 26-30th ! Schedule Update September : Philly 7-9th DC 11- 13th Charlotte 15-17 Dallas 18-21 Houston 22- 25th New Orleans - 26-30th October : MIAMI- October 2-5th just in time for carnival 😩🤸🏽‍♂️. ATL- 9-16th (no spots on 14th & 15th #afropunk) LA- Tba London - tba To book please send an email to heiressbeauty.hmh@gmail.com . Please bear with me as emails are coming from a lot of different cities but please know that my team and I are working really hard to sort through the emails as quickly as possible . Big thanks for all the support thus far 😩❤️🙏🏾 #naturalbabe1011 #naturalbabelocs #naturalbabeco #afropunk2017

A post shared by NaturalBabe Xx Nikitha 🌸 (@naturalbabe10.11_pro) on Aug 31, 2017 at 8:03am PDT

3. If you don’t want weighty braids, crochet braids are a great alternative.

Who she?💜💜💚💙 Look out for the video, I used @rastafribraid Imani twist Crochet hair in ombré black and purple🙌🏽🔥💜

A post shared by Kersti Pitre (@kersti.pitre) on Jul 23, 2017 at 4:27pm PDT

4. Box braids are our signature vacation hairstyle.

That smile when your sunnies are only $5. Not pictured: The frown I currently have because it’s freezing af in the North East 🙈💛👓 | Everything pictured is from @necessaryclothing 🙌🏽 #travelstyle #havana #cuba #travelnoire 📷: @g_untld on iPhone X

A post shared by Kamie Crawford (@therealkamie) on Jan 7, 2018 at 1:26pm PST

5. Faux locs will keep your strands intact through spring break and beyond.

Maybe She's Born With It ... Maybe It's Melanin ✨ 📸 @visualnotebook

A post shared by Chinyere Chi-Chi Adogu 👸🏽 (@the_real_chi) on Jun 9, 2017 at 8:53am PDT

6. Rope twist are one of our vacation favorites.

You don't always need a logical reason for doing everything in your life. Do it because you want to; Because it's fun; Because it makes you happy.

A post shared by Priscilla (@shinestruck) on Apr 27, 2017 at 5:18pm PDT

7. This braided undercut is super fly.

I bring a sprinkle of magic with me everywhere I go. . . . 📷: @vlkaiser.photography #4chairchick #haitienne #bostonfashionblogger #bostonblogger #protectivestyles #protectivestyle #crochetbraids

A post shared by Lisa a La Mode (@lisaalamode) on Jul 20, 2017 at 5:15am PDT

8. If the humidity is no issue when this is your ‘fro goals.

When you can no longer hold a poker face because the one tooth man outside the bar keeps winking at you 😉😂 Happy Friday Yall 😙 Top: @hm @manrepeller #bloglovinhmawards16 Tap for outfit details & for more details on my day hanging with my new pal outside the bar head on over to www.stylishlee.com (🔗in bio) #StylishLee #AlikayNaturals #AlikayNation #alikaynaturalsbrandambassador

A post shared by Natasha Lee-Duhaney (@natashaleeds) on Jun 10, 2016 at 3:29pm PDT

9. We love this wet and wavy bob.

Glooowwwing ☺️ @honeybgold necklace

A post shared by Aiyana A. Lewis (@aiyanaalewis) on Aug 23, 2017 at 5:50pm PDT

10. Sew in wefts of heat free hair to achieve a voluminous look that won’t fall flat.

5 Reasons why @heatfreehair is my fav go to curly hair brand. *Minimal shedding *Texture is always on fleek *It lasts me for 6-8months *It's versatile *They value quality > quantity In the near future I'll be documenting different styles you can rock with HFH. Got hair questions? Feel free to ask below ⬇️

A post shared by Asiyami Gold (@asiyami_gold) on Aug 18, 2016 at 12:53pm PDT

11. Bantu knots are a hassle-free way to style your strands.

Don't alter who you are, for the sake of other's comfotability🥀 - - - - - - - - - - #naturalista #naturalhair #curlyhairstyles #blackpanthermovie #naturalmakeup #healthy_hair_joirney #berrycurly #naturalisdope #mynaturalhairisdope #smize #modelswanted #washandgo #twistout #protectivestyles #fro #beautyinfluencer #curlbox #benefitcosmetics #badgalbang #fentybeauty #dirtythirty #naturalhairrocks

A post shared by Tianna (@tianna.shanell) on Feb 22, 2018 at 12:34pm PST

12. Channel your inner Beyoncé with flawless lemonade braids.

Lemonade cornrows by Jazmine. Now on hairbysusy.com #hairbysusy #lemonadebraids #nycsalon

A post shared by Hair By Susy (@hairbysusy) on Mar 7, 2018 at 4:17am PST

13. Cornrows are a foolproof way to keep your strands from sticking to your face while in warm climates.

🇹🇬

A post shared by Fatou N'Diaye (@blackbeautybag) on Aug 24, 2017 at 1:19pm PDT

 

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