10 protective hairstyles that are good for you

Do you need to grow hair or prevent hair damages? Whatever be the case, you need to go for protective hairstyles. This is because it protects your hair from destructive elements of your environment. 

So whether you are on short hair, medium hair or long hair, there is a protective hairstyle good for you. The following are protective hairstyles for hair of any length:

1. Short twist

Twists are easy to style while protecting your hair from breakages. It works well on natural hair because the curl at the ends of your locks helps your twist stay put.

2. Corn rows

Cornrows are great for all hair lengths.  They often done in simple, straight lines but can also be styled in elaborate geometric or curvilinear designs.

3.  Short braids

Short braids are durable and easy to do. Whether in bob or shoulder length, they are good options to protect hair from damages.

4. Low twisted buns

One updo option is to create two low twisted buns. Separate your hair into two equal sections, create your buns, and protect your hair.

5. Top knot

A top knot keeps hair out of your face. It also protect your locks. You can add some detail to the style by creating cornrows along your scalp before throwing the ends of your hair into the bun.

6.  Bantu knots

Bringing the 90’s back with the bantu knots look. A good option to maintain hair growth. You can create the look by taking a section of hair and twist it from root to end until the hair starts to twist into itself. Form your twist into a bun on top of your head, Repeat this process all over your head.

7. Braided crown

This protective hairstyle will be the star of your beauty look.  For more elegance, combine the style with a low bun besides it is beneficial to your strands.

8. Box braids

Box braids are another protective hairstyle that can be worn on just about any length of hair but particularly looks great on those with medium and long hair. 

9. Ghana braids

Ghana braids is a mix of cornrows and traditional braids. Thick and beautiful, ghana braids require using hair extensions. 

10.  Crotchet braids

Crochet braids uses hair extensions. After your hair is braided in cornrows, the hair extensions are crocheted under your cornrows.