Protective Hair Styles to Try this Spring

faith anderson
The Blak Lotus
3 min readApr 4, 2022

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Warm weather is quickly approaching, meaning protective styles are about to be a reliable go-to! Whether you want braids for a vacation or a wig for a girl’s weekend, protective styles are a perfect solution to giving your natural hair a break from daily handling while also adding a new look to your rotation! Here are a few styles you should try out this Spring!

Spring Twists

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What better way to spring into warm weather (pun very intended) than with these fun and simple spring twists! This style is perfect for those who live in warmer climates and struggle to enjoy long hairstyles. The twists allow for versatility with pinned up-dos while also giving a simple everyday look.

Knotless Braids

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Rapper Coi Leray has started a coveted trend with her curly-ended knotless braids. This style is perfect due to the size of the braids, making for a quick and simple install. Playing around with lengths and colors can also add some flare to this enjoyable style. These braids are also a great choice if you are looking for a quick style switch up, as is will most likely look neat for three to four weeks, depending on the rate at which your hair grows.

Synthetic Wig

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Okay, we all know synthetic hair can have a bad reputation, but it is possible to find a quality synthetic wig these days. These wigs are a great option when spending a few hundred dollars on a unit is not possible. With a little plucking, shaping, and TLC, these wigs can be a great way to switch up your looks and even better for special warm-weather events like music festivals and day trips!

Mini Twists

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Lastly, the tried-and-true mini twists. Mini twists are a great option when you want to give your hair a break from daily styling, but do not want to add weave. While being a great way to protect the ends of your hair and a way to encourage new growth, mini twists keep hair strands in a stretched state and prevent them from tangling and knotting. These twists are also versatile, perfect for space buns, a half-up look, or a low bun! Try mini twists out after your next wash day!

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faith anderson
The Blak Lotus

disciple. journalist. musician. yellow enthusiast. seeker of Truth.