Protective Styles

Protective Styles

Fulani Braids – 25 Ways To Rock This Style

The hairstyles we wear as black women are often more than just hair. There’s a Story. There’s a History. And it makes a Statement. And the intricate often adorned protective style known as Fulani braids are no different. What are Fulani Braids?…

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Goddess Locs: Your Ultimate Guide to Installing & Styling

You don’t have to be a celebrity to get the look inspired by Lisa Bonet’s signature natural locs. Goddess Locs can be installed by yourself at home. And sis, we’re here to help you out, because we are breaking it…

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How to Stop Dry Scalp While Protective Styling: 5 Key Rules

Featured photo: @Whitenymadueke We’ve all been there. Having dry scalp while protective styling is no fun. The perfect style is picked out but how will you keep your scalp and moisturized clean? No matter if you are wearing crochet braids,…

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Box Braids: How to Install & Care For Your Hair

Box braids have been around for quite a while. With their longevity and great protective style abilities, I don’t see them losing popularity anytime soon. As a licensed cosmetologist and natural hair enthusiast, box braids are typically one of my…

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Faux Locs Tutorial: The Best Tutorials To Easily Install Yourself

Faux locs have officialy taken over as the natural hair protective style of choice as of recent so it was only right to have The Ultimate Faux Locs Tutorial List.  Over the past few months I have become totally obsessed…

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RIE Hair Boutique: Husband & Wife Duo Take On the Hair …

We all know there is no shortage of hair extensions in the beauty industry.  Just take a look along the walls of any beauty supply store or scroll through the hair pages on Instagram and you are sure to find…

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