23 Protective Styles and Ideas That’ll Legit Save Your Hair Right Now
Because what else are you doing?
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I don’t know about you, but all I can think about are protective styles. I’ve been obsessed with finding the cutest hairstyles to get my hair together—and through this COVID-induced quarantining. TBH, it’s the perfect time to experiment a bit, since I literally have no plans (ugh!) and it’s always a good idea to give my hair a break from everyday styling. Plus, with all the stunning protective styles I’ve been drooling over on my IG timeline, there are countless variations of braids, twists, and locs to choose from.
Speaking of inspo, our favorite celebs are no stranger to rocking dope protective styles—including chic cornrows, fabulous Fulani braids, and stunning Senegalese twists. Which is why I’ve pulled together a list of star-approved styles that will have you spending the weekend getting your braid on.
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Julee Wilson is Beauty Editor at Large at Cosmopolitan. Previously, Julee was Beauty Director at Cosmo and Global Beauty Director at Essence and has held various editorial positions at Huffington Post and Real Simple. She counts herself lucky AF that she gets to play with beauty products for a living and tell dope stories. And if you’re as obsessed with beauty as she is, make sure to follow her on Instagram for plenty of product recs, natural hair inspo, skincare testing, and Black girl magic shenanigans.
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