Summer-friendly inspired hairstyles

by Dideka Njemla

To release yourself from the hassles of hair maintenance this festive, be sure to style your hair in a protective style that guarantees less difficulties and the protection of your natural hair.

What better way than to enjoy the festivities with protective styling that is of low maintenance and easy to style. The fun part about these hairstyles is that they are available in a wide variety from various textures, lengths and colours.

For those who may need a bit more convincing, here are a few reasons as to why protective styling is best suited for your crown during the summer season:

  • Growth  

Natural Afro Hair Care –  a site with quality content that focuses on natural hair – states that exploring these protective hairstyles allows your hair to grow to its full length as it suffers less damage. The mentioned source also advises that the standard hair routine of washing and moisturising should still be maintained in order to protect your scalp and hair follicles.

  • Protection 

While the scorching season can become quite unbearable, extreme temperatures can also often affect our natural crowns. To ensure that the climate doesn’t affect your hair, Natural Afro Hair Care states that protective styling can serve a huge purpose in protecting your hair from damage.

  • Moisture retention

As stated by Sheer Elegance – a hair range manufacturer – protective styling is your one way to ensure that your hair is kept hydrated and moisturised rather than dry and brittle.

If you are in need of some summer-friendly protective hairstyles, then here are a few suggestions below:

  • Knotless braids 

 

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  • Bantu Knots

 

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  • Goddess braids
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  • Fulani braids 
@braidsis Fulani braids hit different!! #fördig #foryou #fulanibraids ♬ original sound – newszn

  • Cornrows 

 

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  • Faux locs

 

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Also see: 4 Reasons why you should plait your afro before you sleep