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Creating Kinky Twists for Protective Styling

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by Lisa Michelle via NaturallyCurly I always hear about people opting to wear protective styles during the harsh winter. But what about protecting your hair during the hot summer months? With summer just around the corner, it’s time to think about protective styles during the hot months ahead. I’ve worn micro braids and Senegalese twists, but never tried my hand…

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3 Tips to Easily Transition from Weaves to Natural Hair

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IG @innamodjaofficiel  by Marissa Robinson of TexturedTalk.com To the ladies with natural hair who proudly wear hair extensions and aren’t conditioned to wearing their own hair…this post is for you! Undercover naturals is what I like to call them. It is very common to be accustomed to wearing a weave due to the convenience, consistency, and conditioning. I can’t deny…

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“THAT IS NOT A PROTECTIVE STYLE!”

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by Yolanda Renee of Etcblogmag.com Naturalistas, did you know there is a great debate going on about protective styling? What is a protective style to you? There is actually an argument out in the natural hair universe that if you wear weaves and wigs YOU ARE NOT NATURAL. Guess what, there is even an arguments that suggests, if you have…

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How to Use a Weave as a Protective Style

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photo credit: FingerComber by Kavuli of Good Hair Diaries Hey folks! I’ve decided to use a full sew-in weave as a protective style for a while. I am very happy with my decision to do this, but I thought I should go into serious detail regarding the maintenance of my hair underneath. Out of sight, out of mind does NOT apply…

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Tips on How to Wash and Reuse Marley Hair

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by Ajia N. Eberhart  Protective styling is a large part of what helps naturalistas achieve and maintain length. Some of the most coveted protective styles that have become popular are Marley Twists, Crochet Braids, and the timelessness and creativity of Box Braids. Unfortunately, not all of us have beautiful textured strands cascading down our backs so we turn to extensions….

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