6 Protective Styles To Rock This Summer

It's summer time and the heat, sweat, and water can do some wear and tear on your hair. Keep those curls popping and edges in tact by wearing protective styles. Here are 6 that keep your hair healthy and beautiful.

1. 1. Box Braids

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The classic protective style we have all rocked at least once. This is a simple style with lots of versatility that locks in moisture and allows you to not worry about damage from chlorine.

2. Bantu Knots

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Afrofuturistic styles are always funky, and this one will help keep your hair's moisture locked in as the sun beats down. Also when you take the knots out it leaves you with a cute curly style to rock for the next few days.

3. Faux Locs

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Thinking of getting dreads, but afraid of the commitment? Try faux locs. They are gorgeous and they keep your hair safe from heat damage. You also won't have to worry about keeping a headband around because these can't sweat out.

4. Feed In Braids

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A creative twist on the normal cornrow, feed in braids will be seen on every beach across the country this summer. They are sleek, classy, and allow you to enjoy the weather without the frizz.

5. Marley Twist

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Big chunky twists are gorgeous and fun. You can wear them up, down, in two pigtails, and so many other ways. This style will save your hair from the heat and give you plenty of versatility we all need in the summer.

6. Crochet Braids

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You can rock this style in so many ways. With cornrows and a latch hook you can have braids, big curly hair, long straight hair, short hair, or almost any kind of style you could ever want. This style can be rocked at weddings, day parties, or the beach.