So are protective styles actually good for the hair🤔

[@shawnaries-vl1fr]

I think the key to protective styles is to not let the hair get matted 🤔😉😍

[@rittamushi719]

🎉

[@thetruesoulofanaquarius9302]

Bingo

[@sondiniahunt3661]

Agreed

[@cisforchanel]

& to keep them very moisturised

[@Kim-ok5tn]

Matted?? Yh you're clearly not black if these styles matt you're hair. Clearly not for you these style.

[@Lee-fs1rg]

Your shedding after a month is less than my "wash every 2 days" shedding! Very impressive

[@OrganicAlumination]

Clove can be made into a tea so your hair can almost not shed

[@OrganicAlumination]

If you wash it with clove water or star anise water. Rice water and coffee are good for stimulating hair growth. After I use coffee grounds I save them and add them to rice and the water from that is restorative

[@designmg3567]

check your iron and ferritin levels. I used to shed so much but since I increased my iron levels my shedding has decreased immensely

[@EssenceEtienne]

Do a black tea rinse that alway sets me right. I had this issue too and I was terrified but the tea rinse worked

[@RosieBrownie]

@@EssenceEtienne THANK YOU *SOOO* MUCH!!!! Seriously, love love to you!!

[@LaiBaee]

Agreed! People get braids and damn near neglect their hair but be upset come take down 😂

[@naebonnie]

Facts I was one of those people

[@hopeslover6778]

😊

[@IntheMidwithDom]

I think it’s also important to maintain a clean and healthy scalp. Regardless of how your hair is styled, it needs a healthy environment to grow

[@myracle97]

I agree with you. Protective styles without added hair definitely help my hair grow (mini twists have my hair thriving rn lol). Protective styles with added hair are good for my hair if as long as I take care of them.

[@caitlynloftis]

i’m wanting to get them! how should i take care of them?

[@nymiuralee6586]

Your “shedding” was very much normal… it’s normal to loose up to 100 strands of hair per day…. So after an entire month… yeah that’s nothing. Your hair is healthy and growing in the correct pattern.

[@LadybeetleMaddox]

I don't think so. Her hair is LONG and dense. Her hair is twice as long as mine. I have about that much shedding after 4 weeks.

[@krazyjnva2up2down55]

​@@LadybeetleMaddoxher hair is healthy. Get over it

[@JeneanWilliams]

​@LadybeetleMaddox 🤦 when they think it's normal to lose 100 strands a day, you just gotta let them be.....

[@postivek3y]

@@JeneanWilliamsit is lmaooo. But you can also shed hair for many different reasons with protective styles such as dry ends, SHEDDING, stress, the hair products you use, and etc. Its normal lmaoo, I’ve seen more hair being shed than that. Y’all act like everyone’s hair will shed the same amount and it won’t. Her hair is healthy, y’all want to be the hair judge to bad

[@lisaisa]

@@LadybeetleMaddoxshe literally just said she had the braids in for a month. so if you have *shorter* hair & shed the same amount then it means she actually shed less than you?…

[@RachelMcgrogan-2012]

OMG STOP- CAN WE LITERALLY TALK ABOUT HOW GORGEOUS THIS GIRL IS!!

[@Orlanzepol123]

Gorgeous Afro Latina.

[@sduolcepoh7502]

Black girls are pretty

[@sduolcepoh7502]

​@@Orlanzepol123Gorgeous African American girl, black girls are pretty.

[@Mary-rp2re]

@@sduolcepoh7502she’s not African American though she’s Afro Latina and you don’t need to pretend she represents you to feel better about yourself, all women including you are beautiful in their own right

[@Kim-ok5tn]

​@@Mary-rp2reand you are from where to be be inserting yourself

[@christinebrown179]

Luv the Spanglish ❤Mexican American girl here 😊beautiful hair!

[@StarryNightt.]

Girl you’re GORGEOUS

[@kimreynolds676]

My thoughts 😊

[@user-hp7jw8qh4p]

Yes protective hair styles in courage hair growth I wear protective hair style s for 2 months my favourite protective hairstyle is knotless box braid s my relaxed hair grows long in protective hair styles when I have had them for 2 months along side using wild growth hair oil and taken iron supplements also eating a healthy diet

[@patriciamay2690]

Protective styles are great just don't leave it in too long. Remember hair grows faster when pores are not clogged on your scalp. Wash hair after 2-3 weeks. Eat healthy avoiding sugary foods. Your hair will grow 😊

[@stephaniepink9060]

Yes!! Moisture, moisture, moisture! I do my own braids every 3-4 weeks wash, deep condition, leave in , oil/pomade/ then braid !!😊

[@deebossTito]

Shedding can be normal. It also can be excessive. Protective styles like braids are heavy and weaken the hair strands and scalp. When you take down, some of the natural shed hairs tangle and pull the regular (anagen phase) hairs. It looks like you’re shedding a normal amount. But not all types of hair handles braids well and sheds well. When taking braids down, the best way is honestly to grease up hair and scalp and wait before detangling and washing. At least 12-24 hours. Get your hair strong again and then wash and all that. You may also shed way way less.

[@stephaniepink9060]

This is what I do! I actually use an oil And take down with oil! Minimal shedding for me!😊

[@BrightHart]

Repent and believe the gospel. Jesus died to save you from hell and punishment He took the penalty of your sins so that you live in heaven with Him in heaven for all eternity

[@mar_bl2158]

Protective hairstyles, especially braids works wonders for my hair especially when I did a huge chop like five years ago. Now I can honestly say my hair is about shoulder length.

[@eyekandy3000]

Um 5 years to shoulder length? You might want to reevaluate the protective styles you’re doing

[@LuxuriousLenay]

This is exactly why I want to do the big chop. I want to start all over. I have so many split ends. I tried to explain this to the woman who did my hair before she installed any braids 😢 Idk anymore lol

[@truehebrew8530]

Okay who is your braider, PLEASE? She is great

[@myafrosheen]

Just copy what us guys do. We have our hair in cornrows/braids for a couple of weeks and don't do too much, no bleaching and frying your hair and you'll retain length

[@StarC2233]

😂so true

[@StarC2233]

But a lot of women wear cornrows under their wigs, too. Helps maintain length and can switch up styles often.

[@myafrosheen]

@@StarC2233 My guess is that their hair gets hot under those wigs so gets excessively sweaty. Are most of them moisturising their hair under the wigs? Either way, less is more...

[@honks9484]

@@myafrosheenI’m wearing a protective style rn (crochet braids) and my hair has cornrows underneath but I keep them moisturized 3 times a week and it never fails me.

[@malloryschroeder629]

Proof is in the pudding, your hair is GORGEOUS

[@ladybird491]

ROLLER SETTING IS BEST. Roller setting hair and keeping it pinned grows hair cause it is not as tight.

[@mid_0]

I'm gonna need to start this when I do my braids again

[@AlishaArlene]

Your hair is GORGEOUS!!!.🤩😍

[@michaelajia6435]

I feel like the amount of shedding is normal if not little compare to how much most people would shed. You look so pretty btw!!!

[@vaneciahidalgo9949]

I agree. Your scalp needs to be clean and moisturized at all times

[@naebonnie]

I noticed the more I oiled my hair i seen less shedding

[@doubletakehighlife]

All facts girl. Keep up the hood work

[@your_fav_teagan2024]

SO PRETTY

[@myparfait]

Your hair is everything and more! 😍🙌

[@coolhandloca6918]

Gorgeous

[@AnzzCheatedOnMarkWithHaechan]

Your hair is so thick and beautiful sis I could never

[@PiNKUZi]

Girl if that’s how much shed came off in 1 month I think that’s great👏👏 when I detangle my hair it’s always 4x that hairball you were holding.

[@starruniverse777]

i love your hair😍

[@klassycountryk]

Additional tip for protective styles, don't let it be too tight on the scalp

[@AsianBrownie]

Beautiful hair❤

[@ln8396]

You are stunning

[@NMN325]

Pretty! You look like Bahja Rodriguez!

[@1Sakks0]

The way the stylists are gooking edge control throughout the style just for the Instagram look is not protecting anything. It's ripping strands left and right and causes a lot of work during the takedown process.

[@theroadlesstravelled7754]

If done with care and taken out with care, yes. I be chopping some of my hair because I'm trying to lessen the take down time. 😂

[@yeyi04]

I love how u mix in spanish on ur videos girlyyy!! Im Dominican and honestly u kinda sound Domi too but like are ya girl?? Also your hair is sauurrr pretty, your curls are so gorgeus and you as well 😫😫😭💗💗

[@madbabie]

Okay i heard her spanish and the hair made sense ❤

[@tereceswartz575]

Please may you show us how to take care of braids. I got my hair braided and I want to take care of it so my natural hair can have a break from heat ❤ I would really appreciate it

[@catchalater5074]

i would take care of my braids and then whenever i took them out i shedded a bunch. so i stopped doing that and just left my hair alone. i still oiled my scalp and moisturized my hair but not nearly as much. when i took out my braids then the shedding decreased dramatically and my hair retained so much length and still remained healthy. i think it depends on the person

[@vcadoree193]

You have Beautiful 😍 hair. Bless You 😊.

[@YOUR-WORD-IS-YOUR-BOND]

You are totally correct! Moisturize and oil... even if you have a protective style...

[@PTC702]

What did you use in your hair at the end of the video? Your hair is gorgeous. I have a daughter with thick, long, hair and woukd love to try it on her hair.

[@asiammkay]

😮‍💨 those braids were crisp 😍

[@MsPfromKC]

Your hair sheds naturally 100-150 strands per day depending on density...this is nothing ❤

[@debbieescobar2203]

Wow you are so beautiful 😍 also I am living your curly hair 👩‍🦱

[@angieangiel2666]

That's definitely not 4c hair

[@jleezy612]

Pero nena tu eres tan bella! ❤

[@kresivarivkah612]

I'm super simple with my hair routine. I wash daily, use a leave-,in conditioner. Nightly oil and massage my scalp, and recently started wearing a bonnet. I have a small fro and have decided to stop chopping my hair. Simple..

[@Njliz723]

What products do you use, I'm struggling!! Gorgeous

[@iiqueenjessiciaii]

What’s the scalp scrub you used?

[@alexisjsimmons]

I agree.

[@dubyas4430]

I also think the dipping in hot water causes breakage, depending on the length of your hair......

[@babydii3487]

Beautiful lady!!! ❤

[@freedomprime641]

I’ve kept braids for 3 months. Maintenance matters. I also cleanse & wash my scalp and get them refreshed in between take down. Baby your hair.

[@raniaesparon3653]

My hair: *Sheds one strand of hair* Me: "IM BALDING😱😭😭😭😭"

[@kenyattastarks9590]

Beautiful

[@chloel.8007]

What is the music in the background? Whew issa vibe!!

[@vanity5389]

My hair sheds way more that that with braids. Braids with fake hair is not good for my hair. I think it depends on your hair type

[@hereforit2347]

I wear protective styles WITHOUT added hair. I hate that protective styling has become synonymous with added hair (feed-in braids, weaves, wigs, and extensions). There ARE other protective styles.

[@AB-ib3nf]

Everyone isn't as privileged as you & not having fake hair isn't a flex. You could have a health problem at any point. People don't only wear these things for vanity. The presumption of that, is very self exalting. Protective means different things to different people @#Don't judge!

[@hereforit2347]

@@AB-ib3nf: You’re jumping to conclusions. I’m not flexing *or* judging. I’m talking about terminology. People only think of added hair when they talk about “protective styles”. And a lot of people are now saying “protective styles aren’t always protective”, because lace fronts, feed-in braids, faux locs, sew-ins, etc., can sometimes cause thinning, hair loss, or traction alopecia. At the same time, many people (Cardi B, Angela Simmons, etc.) experience increased length retention because of wearing wigs and added hair. But given that there are other protective styles and other ways to protect the hair over extended periods that *don’t* require added hair and that are less likely to cause damage to the hair follicles, there should be alternate terminology to illustrate the distinction between the two so people can know exactly what a person means when they say “protective style”. I refer to styles using added hair as “protective styles”, and I refer to hairdos that don’t require added hair, yet also help minimize damage, as “preventative styles”. The same problem exists with the term “co-wash”. To most people, it means “washing” your hair with conditioner. Well, conditioner does not and cannot “wash” hair because it contains no surfactants. On the other hand, you have co-wash products that *are* cleansers and *can* wash the hair, but most people don’t think of those when they use or hear the term “co-wash”. To distinguish between them, I, personally, use the term “co-wash” when referring to using an actual co-wash product, and “co-rinse” when it comes to “washing” hair with conditioner.

[@gloriamensah8900]

@@hereforit2347can you please name some examples of preventative hairstyles (without added hair)?

[@hereforit2347]

@@gloriamensah8900: Crown braids and twists or any plaited, corn rowed, twisted, or flat-twisted styles, especially those that allow you to pin up the the length of your hair. Of course, these styles normally don’t last as long as long as styles incorporating added hair. The trick is making them last at least 3-5 days. Some, of course, can last a couple of weeks. Some you can do yourself and others may require a skilled professional. It’s also important to make sure as little tension as possible is put on your follicles, i.e., they should never pull or cause pain. For me, wearing my hair In several plaits under a well-styled head wrap is also an option. In 2022, I purchased my first wig. It has bangs and doesn’t require glue. I just have to pull it on. That falls under the “protective style” umbrella, but it’s damage-free. Some people like to stretch their hair by blow drying before before styling. I don’t because I try to use heat as sparingly as possible.

[@preciousjacob6108]

I love your input… very informative

[@serenity2010sh]

That clump of hair you see when taking down braids is nothing but shredded hair that couldn't fall out because your hair was locked in braids. So your hair isn't falling out.

[@keysboogie9966]

A suggestion. Don't manipulate your hair straight out of the braid. Just take them down, no comb, and then don't wash for a couple of days. So your hair can rest in between the manipulation.

[@Pancake_cake_cake55]

Amazing

[@LuxuriousLenay]

Meanwhile, here I am with my knotless braids for two months 😂 I am trying to go three months, and see how much my hair has grown. Especially since it costs so much.

[@franknstein5376]

As someone with straight hair I always wondered, this kinds of hairstyles don't put tension on the scalp?

[@highq9039]

People forget protective styles only are protecting your hair while it grows. Protective styles don’t MAKE your hair grow though. So still shampoo and hydrate your hair while it’s in the protective style to retain length and integrity🤝🏽😊

[@MsShellybell12]

Agree I think people get lazy when they wear wigs, braids, or whatever they neglect their real hair you can't do that. You end up damaging your hair.

[@shannonarmstrong6364]

Did you have to blow dry before getting it braided

[@Neshianeshb]

😍😍

[@ThulisileKolweni]

They are you just need to take care of your hair and scalp during the time you have your protective hairstyle. Your hair will shred even if you don’t have a protective hairstyle. The right products matter too for your “hair type”.

[@documentarygirl8]

I think its good for length retention, but I def thinks u should still be washing your hair. Months of braids without a lick of hydration 😭.

[@Me_Myself_and_Kpop]

Can you please tell me how my hair can be longer 😢😢 My hair is more like an airmpithair😢

[@beanrin8430]

I love using AUGH😫 products

[@BridgetBalandinos]

I think they protecting sister.

[@Sunnybunny332]

Yes it is when you leave your hair alone. People saying ur hair fall out hair fall out every single day that’s just a the build up. And do a hair mask after you take them down

[@cgam5594]

We lose from 40 to 100 strains a day

[@monicabranch7011]

Whatever you do don’t let them dip your hair in that hot boiling water over time it’s breaks down your hair and your wondering 8 month later why your ends suck. It’s because that water fried your hair.

[@educatemiemie7562]

Yea! Wild growth is best! I did a year with getting braids every month! Omg! And I take really good care of my hair! SMH! My hair was thin and I had to cut so much off… it did nothing! If I get knotless again…. I’m only getting 10! I’m never doing mediums or smalls again! Never!

[@seeme41]

Nothing but the truth

[@dollysclub]

Girl you’re like Maya Fine 🥵🥵🥵

[@ish799]

Keep it oiled and trimmed

[@ResilientIzShe]

That wasn't a lot of hair lost at all. I can make a wig with the amount of hair I lose after braids 😂

[@madamchloe2655]

I just want to add...STOP wearing protective styles back to back!! Let your hair be natural and curly and free for at least 2 weeks before getting it redone.

[@bluelee1312]

Ion understand, I'm so confused 🤔🧐✌🏿💞

[@LaliFrequency432HZ]

You hair shed 80 strands a day, you figure you had your had braided for a month, of course all the shed hair will come out. You grow 6 inches of hair a year, protective styles help you not manipulate you hair so much and protect your ends

[@anjalE30]

Hair shedding is normal IMO Ive had plenty white friends and seen how much hair they shed everyday..but their hair still grows Lol ive learned with blk hair, its really simple but we complicate and interrupt the natural process Blk hair needs minimum and natural care Water Oil And LEAVE IT ALONE And you will see growth👍

[@5rosenoor705]

Is this only for type 4

[@_mangolassi]

Not my demographic

[@tashboog5458]

Smh Kendrick ain’t getting through I see

[@NPhilome]

Long heavy small braids will break your hair

[@ThatOneWeirdBlackGirl]

Also depends on hair type cuz breakage can differ

[@happymoses615]

sacrifice,holy,acceptableuntoGod,whichis

[@Sparkle-ey7iw]

Not good for fine hair due to the tension and weight of the braids

[@kierieburton6779]

I don't believe that small amount of hair was all your shedding after a month. Do not believe it whatsoever. It would help if people were honest about hair care and tips. More unrealistic expectations because influencers are nothing but liars.

[@NPhilome]

That’s too heavy to be a protective style.

[@SashaMJay]

As long as you don’t wear your protective styles more than 8 weeks it will benefit your hair. Any longer it’ll start to harm your hair.

[@user-em9wu8uk6l]

That's not your hair, come on!

[@Kim-ok5tn]

Looks like a culture vulture to me. 5th time getting braids??

[@fefe9111]

Protective styles community NEVER really wear their hair out. They even wear protective eyelashes 😅

[@theemanifestingmaven]

And?

[@JG_SmileSOBright]

L M F A O !!!! 🐑

[@meowmiku-ni3wf]

Ok?

[@Daveyoung-qi1tf]

😂😂😂

[@chicchi1682]

Yes they're good for thick 4c natural African hair type. Your hair type I'm not sure but if you are African and don't want to put a relaxer in your hair then braids are the main if not only way to grow it fast