Protective styles are exactly what they’re called. They’re used to protect your natural hair and basically give your hair a “break” from all the wash n’ gos and constant manipulation that you do on a typical week. This allows for your hair to grow and decreases breakage, since you aren’t touching your hair as much. Some styles include extensions, sew ins, or wigs while some are just done using your hair own hair.
Some protective styles are… but not limited to!
Box Braids with extensions

Natural hair Twists

Sew-ins or weaves


Natural hair french braids
