Real facts About PROTECTIVE STYLES

Protective hairstyles can take you far in your natural hair journey. But, if you abuse it, your hair will experience a major set
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CORRECTION 📝
Time 1:30 diagram is wrong. Protective styles should be in a smaller circle within the larger low manipulation circle. So, as I said in the video, all protective styles can be considered as low manipulation styles but, not all low manipulation styles are protective styles.
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From 1-7 (where 1 is you HATE protective styles and 7 is you LOVE protective styles) where do you place yourself?
What is the hardest thing for you to deal with when wearing a protective style ?
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[@sunshinejewel2952]

You are very pretty and you have beautiful skin.

[@GreenBeauty]

I think "every" natural understands where u're coming from, especially me.When I first started out (the 1st yr & a half) my hair also has so much shrinkage that I had no choice but to put it in protective styles. But, eventually, taking care of my hair & wearing it in protective styles paid off. & now, my length affords me more styling options. Be patient, keep ur hair protected & well moisturized & in no time u will have enough length to place ur hair in a ponytail w/ a BIG afro puff.

[@PortableKonfidence]

1 for me😕 i hate wearing protective styles because i enjoy my hair out. I feel sexy when wearing my hair out and showing my length but i do understand that wearing it protected is most beneficial against the air drying out my good products lol therefore i have opted to keep my hair protected throughout the work week, and let my hair out on the weekends (preferably sat&sun) bc those are the days I actually go somewhere 😜. So I'll basically have my hair protected about 85% of the time. And thats a come up! Love your vids!

[@wildlibra84]

4, hardest thing is fuzz. It just makes me want to take the style down immediately

[@rzrbck84]

I'm a 7. My hair grows like crazy when left alone--however, I must always incorporate Marley hair into my protective styles, cuz my very fine hair looks "scalpy" when twisted up.Sometimes I'd wear my stretched hair (African threading is da bomb y'all!) out---but I find maintaining stretched styles requires too much manipulation.

[@teaberry73]

yea this is also my problem. its like my hair 'disappears' when its in a protective style. i think i'll experiment with the marley hair and see if i can get it fuller looking.

[@rzrbck84]

teaberry73 You should def try it. Honestly, if it wasn't for Marley hair, I prob wouldn't do protective styling :-/

[@Rose2gard]

I have hand in hair syndrome ! more than ever after trying a new product.

[@serious7179]

I have it really bad...i am always wanting to touch and play with my coils...i don't know how to stop!!!!

[@Sierra000]

Me too 😭 I’m trying to find a style to put it up so I’ll leave it alone . This quarantine isn’t helping 😩

[@joannamelanie]

@@Sierra000 for real but protective styling helps a little

[@Sierra000]

@@joannamelanie I started doing African threading ( the corkscrew method) it helps for one week before I need to wash my scalp

[@mcbrideinc]

Your video was beyond informative and done with impeccable taste. I loved it to say the least.

[@The80247]

I love

[@iAteTehChoco12]

I think I'm a 6. I love protective styling. And I know a lot of people say don't neglect your hair, but whenever I get braids or twists I don't wash my hair and I always have amazing growth from not doing so.

[@AdaezeCUche]

I'm definitely a 5 or 6 on that scale! I have my hair in a protective style 80-90% of the time. Buns are my go-to, and sometimes cornrows.

[@ElisiasEvolution]

I'm a 7 now because I want to have long healthy hair I do twists but tie my hair up with bobby pins not bobbles. So its not rubbing on my clothes. I undo it the day before wash day to let it breathe I also wash my hair every week to avoid build up. I still get comments from work colleagues about my hair looking shorter (when it's protected) but it doesn't faze me. I'm on a mission!!

[@kennedim.5477]

You are refreshingly articulate and intelligent. Had to subscribe. Thanks for the info.

[@GreenBeauty]

the small TWA stage is a great opportunity to wear wash and goes b/c your ends are not rubbing on anything. As you are, continue to keep your hair moisturized. Enjoy your TWA now b/c once your hair grows out (hangs), if your goal is length, you won't be able to wear wash and go's as much.

[@jellibabii94]

I place myself at a 7. I love wearing my hair in twists! I'd say the hardest part about it is, like you said, resisting the urge to unravel and play with my loose hair :( I'm getting pretty good at leaving it alone though. I'm really btrying to grow my hair as long as possible.

[@MissUKnats]

OMG OMG OMG.....THE BEST VIDEO I HAVE EVER CAME ACROSS IN MY ENTIRE NATURAL JOURNEY..... it covered not only the obvious but also our mental state as well....very informative and the structure....well done! Easy to understand, clear, you are not waffling for nothing? I would say I am a 4....I like protective style because it protects..but I looove playing with my hair! lol The hardest thing for me to do while I have on my protective hair style is to maintain it....I literally have a countdown to when I'm going to remove it and often, I remove it way before I was suppose to :)

[@MissUKnats]

BY THE WAY....I'm re-posting your video on my facebook page and my blog...it's excellent! You can check it out for validation facebook.com/uknats and www.uknatssisters.com

[@GreenBeauty]

lol Thanks I appreciate it.Remember that hair is just hair.You influence it to do what you want and not the other way around.If your desire is to grow long or short health beautiful hair there are certain sacrifices you must make like (time and comfort).You're definitely in the right place to get factual information.And if you feel like you want to wear a wig regularly until you hair reaches a certain length, that’s perfectly fine.Just continue to keep your hair clean, moisturized and protected.

[@shaylamaat]

I love your channel! I’m a 7 I keep my hair protected all year, refreshing every 6 weeks and I’ve retained length for the first time in my life! ♥️ in wear wigs when I go out and take them off at home and I Spritz with aloe juice in the mornings and oil with my Ayurvedic infused oils at night... and I sleep with a satin scarf cuz the satin pillow case didn’t feel as comfortable as cotton ... since I committed to my silk scarf I see my edges thickening even more then before. I learned more about amla, shakaki and brahmi from your channel ♥️ thanks for putting together excellent and informative videos.. I will continue to share them. Much love

[@rinah6152]

A 7 for me because I have seen the benefits and now others are encouraged by me coming from ear length hair to bra strap length almost mid back length. 😁

[@MissAynneK]

Probably a 2 or 3. I love having my hair all out so it can be a kickass fro! Buuuut it has been the same length forever and I am now starting to see the value of protective styling. My biggest annoyance with protective styling is that I think my hair just looks boring so I always take it out earlier than I planned

[@piricarmen6726]

When having natural hair with thin strands, I cringe at having to do protective styles. I have tried banding recently and I have noticed that with all of the bands I am putting in my hair, the breakage is toward the root and not at the bottom (ends). When you band or thread your hair with shea butter or grease (after moisturizing first), you WILL notice the length immediately. However, with thin strands you may tend to get nervous sleeping in this protective style. Banding with silk/satin scrunchies has helped and with hair loosely twisted or braided adds extra later of protection, especially when I oil/grease the tips of my ends every morning and night. I recommend leaving them in for no longer than two weeks because either it will be be re-moisturization day or wash day by the time you redo them to avoid breakage.

[@gloryometere5547]

I'm a 7. I wear my natural hair twisted up about 80 percentage of the whole year. But I also have the tendency to just forget it and not take care of it properly. So it ends up breaking a lot when I take it out. I'm definitely going to change now. Thanks for this video.

[@MrsXx]

thanks for all of your videos.. love them all lol. I can't stand the time it takes to put the twists in & the frizziness I have after a couple of days wear.. the more I moisturise the frizzier it gets.

[@monicaDD]

I'm a 5. I don't add hair to my styles or use heat so the most difficult thing for me is the tangles if I leave my hair braided or twisted too long. It takes a little extra care to detangle it. Most times I twist it and take it down the next day and re twist it 3-4 days later after re moisturizing it.

[@reallyme02]

I love protective styles. I usually use synthetic hair to twist with, and I leave them in for no more than 4 weeks. I get frustrated with my hair at times, and the twist gives me a break from my hair. This was a very good video. Thanks for posting. Just subbed to your channel.

[@sonyagladney9082]

Tell it sista girl !! I love wearing protective styles because I know my hair is flourishing during this time.

[@shaliacampbell4807]

5 for me. I always love protctive styles because not only does it protect my hair, it's low maintenance with easy and beautiful hairstyles. Plus, colorful extensions is a great way add color without dying your natural hair. The only miss is that the braids can be really tight for my hair, and I have them in for so long I sometimes forget my curl texture and pattern

[@monicanomvuyo]

1. I prefer protective styles due to shrinkage as I live in a humid climate. I also enjoy the ease of styling and maintenance so its a 6 for me. 2. The hardest thing about protective styles is the frizzing from moisturising. When I have braids or cornrows they don't last long without frizzing out and I don't like how it looks so I have to take them down quickly because of that, but will be experimenting with crochet senegalese twists soon and see how that goes. Another thing is that I have a tapered haircut but I'm growing it out so styling and concealing my ends when in mini twists can be a mission.

[@GreenBeauty]

As long as you properly watch and pay attention to your hair to make sure it dose not start the dread process and wash your scalp right when it gets dirty, then its okay to leave your protective style in longer. Just keep in mind that leaving your hair in a protective style longer dose not mean you are completely off the hook from caring for your hair. Keep it clean and neat :-)

[@GreenBeauty]

Yes it is. As long as your hair is off your shoulders. The only thing is that a loose bun requires you to manipulate it often (especially at night). So if you can try doing a PS for at leaset two weeks out the month, that does not require any mainipulate. You can wear your hair in the loose high bun or a low manipulation style for the remaining 2 weeks

[@ElleWhiteTV]

6. I love it. because doing twist out ...etc take up too much time. Putting my hair is some kind of protective style is life and time saving for me.

[@cadellmcmillan4273]

Hi I have been looking at youtube hair videos for the past five months or so and you are the first person that has inspired me enough to subscribe to your channel. I think you are doing a wonderful job at educating people about proper natural hair care. My profile pic is of my daughter who is now 4 years old and her hair problem is the main reason why I'm being brave and communicating with you right now. She has very thick, long hair (somewhere btwn type 4b and 4c hair) that has within the last few months begin to suffer from dryness. I recently took her to the doctor who diagnosed it as Seborrheic Dermatitis. Even though I have only come across your videos in the last 2 days I know you will be a great help in eradicating or at least controlling this problem. I really need advice as to what I should do to help her hair retain moisture and get rid of her dry scalp. We live in the West Indies so the climate is always hot. Thanking you in advance. Concerned Mother

[@cadellmcmillan4273]

I would say for my daughter's hair my rating would be a 5 since most of time especially during the week for school it's a lot easier to NOT have to comb her hair every morning. The problem of her hair and scalp being dry though is what is preventing me from using protective styles as often as I used to.

[@NDavis-ny1vj]

LOVE LOVE LOVE THIS TUTORIAL .I DID THE BIG CHOP ON CHRISTMAS DAY AND NOW IM @ MIXED FEELINGS ,I FEEL A HIGH ON LEARNING THIS HAIR JOURNEY BUT THEN I FEEL A LIL UNCOMFORTABLE WEARING MY HAIR OUT IM STILL WEARING A WIG TO WORK LOLOL ,I NEVER KNEW WHAT POROSITY WAS UNTIL NOW THANKS SO MUCH ON YOUR TIME AND KNOWLEDGE AND SHARING IT ............GIRL IM GOING TO THE NEXT VIDEO

[@aaliyaha.1842]

I'm at 1....I can't stand putting weave in my hair. Use to do it a lot when i was younger cause my mom didn't like doing my hair all the time. I hate the time it takes to put it in and the time it takes to take it out. i just try my best to keep my ends from being damaged by wearing my bonnet most of the time or wearing my hair up.

[@belfam89]

5.i love changing my styles i get bored easy

[@couponingnurse]

Im probably a 2. I love wearing my hair out and feel homely with it in a protective style. Buns are my go to for protective styling, but I find if I don't moisturize my hair daily it gets dry whether its protected or not. I could probably even benefit from moisturizing it twice a day!

[@onielee20]

You mentioned that twist outs and bantu knots are low manipulation styles but not protective styles. I hope that your viewers know however that twisting their hair or keeping the bantu knots in are protective styles and that it is when the hair is out then is the hair not protected. Awesome video!

[@kathyboykin5335]

#6 - Love protective styles but I just didn't know how to take care of my hair. But now, I've found you and I thank you so much for being here.

[@FlairelleNet]

I always love protective styles. Like max out. Now I like them less that before. Maybe because I have less time than before. Braids weaves and wigs are the new alternatives I am thinking to do more.

[@marlak4203]

Ah yes. This VERY sensible video plus she is an pre-mainstream natural person like I am. THIS is exactly what we always said were protective styles. It wasn't just 3 styles with synth hair like portrayed today. It was synth hair AND various hairstyles using our OWN hair. You can even wear the hair out just make sure the ends are well protected by not touching the material of your shirts and outerwear. Or put on silk/satin scarves or silk/satin shirts. OR well moisten the tail part of the pony and tuck the ends up so they aren't touching anything. (sigh) I miss real naturals like this.

[@daphnee646]

Omg I subscribed last night.. You are a very educated. I love you my sister you look so beautiful, your hair your skin. I am a fan of you. Thanks for dedicating your time to help women like me. I will be waiting for more videos from you.👍🏾👏🏾👏🏾🙌🏾

[@GreenBeauty]

Thanks for watching :-) New videos coming July 21st !! ... Stay tuned

[@carmellepointdujour3450]

The most difficult thing to do while I'm wearing protective styles is washing my hair because after it gets dry, my hair always frizzes in the box braids or twists, which makes my protective styles last less longer than it should... On a scale of 1 to 7, I'd say 4. I really enjoy wearing protective styles because it's a lot easier when I wake up in the morning and I don't have to manipulate them, but I'm also very proud to show my natural 4c crown. By the way, if you have the time of course, could you please make a video of how to grow and take care of your nape hair or "kitchen" as others call it, please? I've seen your video about edges and tried your method which worked for me, but only on my edges and not on my nape hair... Thanks for your amazing advices, you are really inspiring!

[@jalarise8495]

I'm somewhere in the middle. I had some breakage on the left side of my head from a protective style and I was like what?! I thought a protective style was supposed to prevent breakage. I had my hair braided down to the back like cornrows and then crocheted kanekalon hair into the braids. Idk if the breakage same from me not wearing a satin cap like I normally do, because I thought my hair would be fine b/c of the fake hair covering it. The hair didn't cover the sides that much though, so I guess with rubbing and some scratching every now and then, it broke off. One important thing to remember is we still have to take care of our hair even when it's "protected."

[@jkalahfurlow9102]

As a college student i love protective hairstlyes because it's easy to manage

[@user-je7pp2wg3m]

Her hair looks like yarn. So beautiful

[@GreenBeauty]

Thank you 💚

[@rbynfnty]

I'm a 1.3. I really love playing with my hair so as you can guess the hardest thing is resisting the urge to play with my hair. In fact, I just loosened the protective style I put in, and started watching these videos to help me solve my problem. :'(

[@Tandibee123]

I am now a 7 Now that I have learnt to do flat twists. I never dreamed I would ever wear my hair without extensions to work, but now I do with great confidence. Thanks for sharing.

[@GreenBeauty]

Yes, I understand what you mean. I also love when my hair is out and I'm able to touch and play in it. But, as you said, once you gain the length, you can afford to wear your hair out more often.

[@SD-hs2pk]

I'd say a 3 because I barely enjoy the process, but I love having my hair in one. It is so convinient, flexible and beautiful!

[@SD-hs2pk]

...and I can get to my roots, go to the pool and wash them as is..

[@SD-hs2pk]

+sd v ...with ease

[@tishchambers2162]

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[@aquafina6544]

I absolutely love protective style but i have fine strands so my hair looks frizzy in 2days. I call it lil girl hair lol. The next con is redoing the twists to remove shed hair and thoroughly remoisturizing is a CHORE! I have a lot of hair and im a lazy natural lol. Im so greatful for the natural hair moment and you tube that came in 2k9. I have always been natural with long thick hair as i got older it became finer but i had no clue how to grow or take care of my hair. This community is a game changer.

[@naturallymesmooches]

Wow and all this time I thought 2 stranding my hair was a protective style. All this time just been doing low maintenance. This was a great informative vid. I will start wearing my hair more often now that I kow the difference. I am so glad I found you today. Will be spending alot of time watching your vids. Learning a lot!!!!!!

[@nbjay]

I would say 6. I love wearing twists or bantu knots. I started with a 6 months protective style challenge in 2013 and I liked it. My hair is protected and I am saving time.

[@raynorsdelight283]

I'm a 7. I always hated combing my hair from I was a kid. My hair is always in a protective style.

[@ZannaKatoka]

I'm about a 6. I love protective styles but I LOVE fiddling with my hair and changing up the styles often. But I love how quickly my hair grows when it's in a protective style. I hate the shedding that sometimes comes with it the protective style after you take down. I know shedding is good (as long as it's not excessive) but the amount of shedding that I get when I take down braids kinda scares me. Just discovered your channel today. You are awesome!

[@charduhh]

I would say a 3 out of 7 because I really like the length you retain from them, but I absolutely HATE putting my hair away : ( as a high schooler, I love wearing my natural hair out and receiving complements, so putting it away just breaks my little heart! Lol. But I will work on more protective styles to retain length faster : )

[@MrsRedShewolf]

It depends on what season. Winter, it's about 6-7, because of the everyday simplicity and easy length retention. In summer, it's about 4 because I love showing off the length I retained during the winter season hehe.

[@NDavis-ny1vj]

hey ,hope all is well i've been doing ok on my hair journey for the new year i started wearing my hair out and i felt great so i dont even need my wigs lol i still watch the informative tutorials and keeping my twa moistured

[@khadja3656]

I want to say I’m at 5, but my hair is still too short to really twist or braid. I stumbled upon your channel and it’s been so informative! I’m trying to be patient. I don’t have a length goal, I just want my hair to be healthy. I’ve recently hit a set back, and my hair has been breaking off and my crown has no curl pattern anymore 😔. But I’m not giving up! Thanks so much for sharing your knowledge!

[@starcherry6814]

I love mini twists

[@GreenBeauty]

Rather then moisturizing your hair everyday, try moisturizing it every night before bed by layering it. So, at night, lightly spritz your hair with water or aloe vera juice then put a leavin conditioner all over your hair (not too much) then twist it back up with a thick cream. Put a satin scarf on and go to bed. With this method, you should be fine for the whole day

[@ChicaRizada94]

I'm probably a 2.5-3. I'm in school & I have multiple jobs, so I love the ease of low manipulation styles & buns, but my hair doesn't always appreciate it. I only leave buns or braidouts in for 7-10 days absolute maximum, & even then my hair can get crazy tangled. My strands are fine, & things like twists & bantu knots make it uber knotty even if I detangle well before putting them in. I actually get less tangles when wearing wash & gos & flexirod sets.

[@jewelsokike2712]

Thanks. That was a good tip. I was getting worried about over manipulation and dryness. I was not thinking of wash rinse while twisted. That's a good idea.

[@GreenBeauty]

It depends on your method of putting on the wig. The method most people use is usually more damaging to your hair and especially your edges. That's why I purposely omitted it from the diagram.

[@cynthiacain5114]

I cannot wait for your "how to make thin hair look thicker" video! I have thick strands, but low density, so my styles often do not look as great as other yt'ers that I watch.

[@curlycountess8360]

I'm a 7 right now. It's winter and I keep it twisted and in a bun. However, as Spring approaches, it will probably change to a 5. I love twist outs when it's warm outside.

[@politereminder6284]

I'm a 7. I Love love Looooooove protective styles with me extensions 😍. Hardest things for me are ( a) avoiding product buildup at the base of my protective style. (b) feeling "unprofessional looking" in an office or formal setting especially since my hair is fine and somewhat sparse yet I don't add braids.

[@faith2756]

Amazing video, just wanted to point out that at 1:25, if protective styles are a subset of low-manipulation styles, putting the protective styles circle within the low-manipulation styles circle might be a good idea =), it helps explain it quite visually. Thanks for the tips by the way!

[@naturallysharon749]

I appreciate the amount of effort you put into your videos . It's thorough and refreshing

[@nokuthulatshabangu2201]

but... I love you. you're just perfection 😭😭😭😭

[@dt6556]

BLACK WOMEN ROCK!! LOVE YALL ALL!!!

[@wendydurrant665]

I just bump into you and cannot get enough. Can you post a video on your wash day and how often you wash your hair.

[@dalpowers]

BEST Video by far! For the winter this was Perfect & just what I needed! I Love having my hair in productive styles. I'm getting ready to install a weave soon. What is the Best way to Install one? Braiding pattern, Net or No net? I know how to Prepare my hair B4 just would like some tips on the Best & Safest way to Install. Thank you for making this video!!!! Hope to get an answer soon! :)

[@GreenBeauty]

Thanks.... When installing your braid just make sure you do them as loose as possible, and it's best to keep all your hair braided rather then leaving a piece out for a part. Also, your scalp is still a living organ so it needs ventilation so I would advise against wearing a net and keeping the weave in for to long. 2 months max, and that's with washing your scalp every two weeks at least.

[@lesliecalloway899]

Was looking at different ways to style my hair and ran into your hair education on relaxing hair found it to be interesting. So I subscribe to you now! Thanks for your continued education on black natural hair. Been natural for two years and love it!

[@user-ke3vm1wv2e]

Your voice is so calm sounding.

[@blackqueen2451]

I always put my type 4 natural hair in a protective style I wear it in medium jumbo twists and I do the bending method on my right side and my left side and then I put it in a bun and I wear it like that for a whole week and that's my protective style I refresh my natural hair when it's in a protective style if it looks frizzy and That's the only time I touch it I always leave my natural hair alone so it can grow and flourish 🧔🏾🧔🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾💁🏽‍♂️💁🏽‍♂️

[@Naturallyme39]

You share so much important Info In your vids. Thank you. My daughter and I found u today after mynaturalsistas shared the link to your channel and we have been watching them one after the other. I better get to bed now but I did subscribe. We are excited to try your products soon.

[@bohofemi6554]

6 - because protective styling is a must for me. I have 4C hair and its important to have stretched hair. The hardest thing for me is my mini twist and fighting the urge to unravel them. I like to feel the moisture retention in my hair.

[@wifey231]

I am a solid 1, maybe 1.5. SMH I have always HATED doing my hair. I always feel like I could be doing something else. I love the look of protective styles, and I'm going to venture into finger coils soon, but I can't stand the time it takes to do it. This was a very well done video. It explained exactly what I was looking for.

[@kawaiiaix]

Fantastic. & 7 for sure. I've started wearing protective styles (i used to wear my hair out, ends exposed and everything, or in slick high buns) but now im starting to see a major improvement on my hair growth. which was originally slightly past my shoulders but is now growing at a rate of one to two inches past that thus far. it definitely is difficult to have to fight the urge of redoing my hair over and over though as im used to restyling every morning. but i feel the end results which would be healthier happy hair will be worth it.

[@brianmunoz2611]

6 for me, i love protective styles, my go to style it two strand twists. i would give it a 7 but when i take down my twists i do like to rock the fro for a bit, maybe a week or so. 2 weeks tops before i go back to twist. and i can do so many other styles when my hair are in twist. just wear it down, part it to the side, different up dos.

[@brokegirlmagic8744]

I'm at a 1 because my hair is short. But when it was bra length I loved wearing it in a bun. It's almost longth enough now to do a very small protective bun without a lot of pulling and gel, cant wait

[@maureenhamilton8033]

Thanks to my aunt who loved my natural hair and combed it everyday (sometimes twice a day) when I was a child, I am addicted to combing or brushing my mid back long hair every night before going to bed, to this day. I am transitioning from relaxed to natural now and protective styles are really, really hard for me to keep for more than 2 days. Low manipulation styles are also difficult but much easier to deal with. I am trying so hard to keep my hands out of my hair. Please help me figure out a way to leave my hair alone.

[@jemts5586]

I think I'm a 5-6. I like protective styles because they're convenient and versatile (ex. twists). I find the maintenance (refreshing twists, esp. after moisturizing) a bit challenging though.

[@Thatallqt]

Im so glad Mynaturalsistas sent me to this channel! I absolutely love it!

[@11crystaln]

I place my hair at a 6. I love protective styles but I like to wear my hair out in a fro once in a while. The most difficult thing about protective styles is committing to them. I constantly have to fight the urge to take them out after 2.5 weeks.

[@joviousm824]

7, The hardest thing I’d have to say is knowing when exactly to add moisture to my hair but I’ve already seen a video you did on finding out when to remoisturize and I’ll be trying it out.

[@madalenapedro8162]

Thank you so much for this content!

[@GreenBeauty]

Good, I'm glad to hear that you are no longer wearing a wig. As your hair grows out, its important to find a go to protective style so, your ends are protected and stay on your head :-)

[@coleyy793]

I wear protective styles most of the time. My biggest fault is when I get twist/braid extensions sometimes I leave it in longer than I should, but I've finally learned how to install them myself so I can retouch any lose twists/braids

[@tmarie2u279]

Great channel. Depends. When my hair is short the twist go every which way so I had to have an arsenal of bobby pins and magic grip hair pins. And snoods to cover it up when yeah there was no saving that hair day so a 4. Now longer hair 10!! Yes love them. Because washing my hair has turned into a wash day. DAY. Shorter hair oh an hour or two. No now it's the whole day gone wash detangle deep cond. So the style is going to last and I do not want to have to retwist (like really?) in 3 days. And I don't get people hating the frizz and new growth?? That is the best part!! That is when you can do some amazing updos! When you first put in the twists there to slick, but after about 4 days you are can start to really play with them but at a week and a half is the real golden period. They will do amazing like Red Carpet updo's!!! MUST have the Magic grip hair pins there expensive but worth it. The new growth and frizz are your best friend. Basically you get the hair teasing you need for free and your hair is still in twists!! This is where having A WHOLE LOT of kinky coily hair pays off.

[@LovinMyNatural]

Awesome video, thank you! I love wearing protective styles, but I tend to get lazy and comfortable with it in a bun and fall off on moisturizing.

[@kaylamorgan9125]

Im a 7 but my problem is keeping it looking neat. My hair seems to frizz up so fast that my french braids only last like 2 days!

[@NubianThreads]

I love your video's! I do a lot of protective style video's and I also inform ladies to only leave a protective style on for only 4 weeks if they're using added hair.

[@letnahc88]

2 - I don’t like the look of protective styles on me because my hair is thin. When I wear it out, the volume masks the thinness of my hair strands. Boredom is the hardest thing for me to deal with when my hair is in a protective style but I’m over that now:)

[@linmarie203]

Latest response ever but 2. Mostly for the reasons you named in the video. My nape is just grasping collarbone length and I don’t know of any everyday protective styles to wear to work.

[@LoveLife-gv8jg]

Your hair is GORGEOUS. Just saw your herbal rinse video and I trust your opinion based off your hair!

[@kenyayopp1653]

@greenbeauty I ❤️ your channel!!! It’s THE BEST on YT!! I know this video is super old and not sure if you even receive comment notifications anymore. I’m new to natural hair/crochet braids. I’d love to know what your thoughts are on CB’s in terms of being healthy for the hair! I did my first install last month & it occurred to me that the metal latch hook may be damaging my hair as it passes through each braid. I also wonder if the CB hair knots hanging from each braid for 4-6 weeks is detrimental in any way! Am I overthinking this!? Any advice you can provide will so greatly appreciated! PS- CB’s are super popular and I also wonder if we will find out in a decade that it was bad for our hair! I sure as heck hope not. I’d love a video on the process!

[@Bizz2k]

Good hair education. I watched natural sistas and watched a video with you link. I subscribed immediately as you make a lot of sense and good advise to a naturista struggling with a 4c (very coarse & dry) hair.

[@2889798]

I love protective styles. BUT I hate the fact I don’t know how to braid or twist. I always need someone to put my hair in a protective style and currently during this pandemic, it’s difficult. I would love it more if I learned how to do it myself on my hair. It will make my life easier.

[@memesimone2121]

7.5. I like wearing my hair out at least a whole week per month. If I'm going on a date or Sunday funday with the girls I'm definitely rocking a huge 3 strand twist out. Wearing my chosen protective style of 20 to 30 twists to grow my hair tbl is more important in any case.

[@pamrosina]

I'm at a 6,I love yarn braids I have them in now. I love that I can wear my twa up and keep it moisturized.

[@islandgirl5382]

Thank You for your delivery in a professional manner; Your explanations , makeup and detailed examples are Superb!!!