Yes, you can still do protective styles on short natural hair
Summer is coming to an end and temperatures are starting to cool.
Brisk autumn winds can cause natural hair to become dry and brittle, ultimately leading to breakage. So if you’ve been wondering how to keep your hair healthy during the fall, calling your go-to braider seems like the obvious choice. But what if you had a recent shock?
Well, according to celebrity hairstylist and Carol’s Daughter Brand Ambassador Tym Wallace, there are plenty of protective styles for short natural hair—and you don’t have to skimp on creativity.
“A protective style is a style that allows you to hide your natural hair away – this means you can minimize how often you manipulate your hair and concentrate on treatments that help the hair grow,” explains Wallace .
Protective styles also allow you to experiment with different looks without commitment, says Kauilani Goodwyn, hairstylist and Sam Villa ambassador. “Protective styles require minimal to no heat and give the hair a styling break, which is great for ‘style changers’ who like to change things up with their hair,” she says.
It’s also important to note that while protective styles do in fact protect your hair, you also need to have a solid routine between styles.
“If you’re looking for some great treatment options to use between styles, Carol’s Daughter offers a few that I love, including the Goddess Strength Cocoon Hydrating Hair Mask, which really helps restore and strengthen hair on wash day,” says Wallace.
If you’ve been looking for a protective style for fall, look no further. Below, Goodwyn and Wallace share a few of their favorite protective styles for short natural hair.
This article originally appeared on instyle.com