Protective styling is always a great go-to for taking time off from constantly styling your hair. Here are a few tips to make sure your hair is getting taken care of while wearing protective styling
1. Always, always moisturize.
You have to ensure your hair is being moisturized on the regular, this Is fundamental in caring for your hair during protective styling. You can use light water and oil but try to avoid any heavy creams or leave-ins when you are moisturizing. This may cause product build-up. Using a light oil or water will keep your scalp healthy and make the process easier when you are ready to take out your protective style.
2. Not too tight.
When putting on your protective style, be aware that you are not making it too tense on your scalp and edges. If a protective style is installed too tightly, it can cause major hair loss, thinning, and pain to your scalp.
3. Sleepytime.
Keeping your hair protected at night one of the major keys when it comes to caring for your hair and making sure your style remains young. Silk or satin will become your best friends. Try to use bonnets, headwraps, and pillowcases that are mostly made up of silk or satin materials. Side note, cotton actually removes moisture so try to stay away from that.
4. Touch-ups.
After about four weeks, it’s usually a good idea to do some touch up on some of your hair. Naturally, your hair will have new growth, so try to maintain consistency.
5. Last but not least.
Try not to keep in your protective style for more than 2 months. This can cause your stands to weaken and lock up. Consider letting your hair breathe for at least two weeks before going back to a protective style
