Protective Styling is simply styling your in such a way that it is prevents damage from everyday elements such as  sun, wind and extreme temperatures. These styles are in  the form of wigs, weaves, braids, cornrows and twists with extensions. Your hair is hidden for a period of time until you take down the style. The intention is for you to avoid manipulating your own hair and thus help in length retention.

Before you do any kind of protective styling especially for weaves and braids, it is best to do a protein treatment and make sure your hair is in good condition.

Do take care of your own hair whilst its still in a protective style. Moisturise your hair and oil your scalp.

Do wash weekly or bi-weekly depending on the style.

If you have braids installed, make sure the size of the braid is from medium to large. Small or micro braids pull on hair and cause breakage.

Protect your hair line... Do not allow the stylist to include every tiny piece of hair on your hairline.

If the braids or corn roll are too tight let them know. Don't be QUIET.

Remember every protective style has an expiry date. Do not keep your styles longer than necessary. 8 weeks max for braids and weaves, wigs and  for weeks for corn roll. This is because after a while dirt, sweat and shed hair all  start forming a knot where your hair meets the extensions. And this leads to breakage..

I  installed twists a week ago and  plan on keeping  in for 8 weeks.

My Hair Care Schedule for my Twists

1. Moisturise every morning and evening with Sta Sof Fro Hi Sheen Hair Polish. I love this product. Its very moisturising and smells good too.
        

2. Oil and massage my scalp daily with ORS HAirepair Oil. This is also another amazing oil. Its non-greasy, light, moisturisng and smells good too.
                     

3.Massage my edges with T444Z daily. Doing an edge challenge with the ladies over at  Hairlista Gh Whats app group.
                   

4. Wash weekly with Tresemme Naturals Shampoo.
                      
5. Tie braids up in a bun and wear my scarf every night to prevent hair from frizzing.

                                                        Pictures of my Twists

Length of Twist

    

Size of Braid Up Close

Scalp Pic

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