Why I DON'T PROTECTIVE STYLE | Not Needed for Hair Growth???

Hey you guys! I wanted to make a quick video on why I choose not to protective style since a lot of people ask. I also give my opinion on whether or not it's desperately needed for hair growth. Comment down your views on protective styling :)
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[@HazelGoddesss]

Comment down below what you think of protective styling and whether or not it contributes to your hair growth 😊

[@sandieyes7077]

Hazel Goddesss My scalp does the same thing when I protective style. It takes a few weeks for my scalp get back to normal after I come out of a protective style using humam or synthetic hair. Protective styles also make my strands weak and break. I am glad to see that someone else is having these same issues with protective styling, because I thought I was doing something wrong.

[@cherih.6370]

Cynthia Mackey Yes....finally. I was starting to wonder if I was the only one who doesn't/can't do protective style. My scalp will be a hot itchy mess by the second day. I have to wash/wet my hair and scalp frequently and it has been this way even when I was relaxed. My hair is super short in the picture but I'm growing it out now and it's growing fine without protective styles.

[@Tyequighae]

People protect their hair so much it's like what's the point? you never do anything what do you have hair for 😂😂 Great video 💕

[@jzana007]

Life By Tye I swear protective styling is equalivant to buying a new couch and keeping the plastic on it (pointless). Why grow your hair out to hide it. I believe in protective styling sometimes, but not majority of the time in the year.

[@HazelGoddesss]

Life By Tye when I was younger, I believe before I began getting perms. My mom kept my hair in braids YEAR ROUND cause she didn't know what to do with it lol

[@sunninailsx]

Life By Tye right 😭😭 thats what ive been saying

[@chocolate4queenrules]

honestly if you just give your hair a few days to 2 weeks to breath then its fine to me. also depends on if its exam season or summer on if ill put a protective style in

[@TULIP.1689]

The point is to keep it on ones head. Lol Not everyone likes to have their hair out all the time. I don't need to wear my hair out for the world to see all the time to enjoy it..knowing it's there, healthy and being able to do different pinup styles is enough for me. People have very different hair philosophies. Plus, there are times in your life when wearing your hair in certain ways is just not a priority.

[@Elle.Webb11]

I don't think protective styling is imperative for growth, but if done right, can contribute to retaining the length.

[@Brwniee95]

Elle W true!!

[@SydneyLove0496]

Ever since I went natural, I cant keep a weave in lol my scalp goes nuts after a week because it got so used to my wash schedule. & I think people use protective styling as an excuse to never wear and embrace their real hair. Ever ask a chick why she never wear her real hair and she always says she's protective styling but its been like 3 years? (different hairstyles of course) lol...just my opinion from what i've seen personally. Being natural isn't as expensive and time managing if you get the right routine.

[@SydneyLove0496]

Varishta Shireen exactly lol like take the weave out and just take care of your hair . Best thing I've ever done.

[@HazelGoddesss]

Sydney Crisp lol I do see some naturals who ONLY protective style and it's like why try to grow long natural hair if you aren't gonna show it 😭

[@beaubeauknows3620]

Hazel Goddesss yes! Everyone is different but i just dont understand how ppl are natural that wear weave 24/7... like your hair is beautiful why protective style/wear wigs all the damn time! I hope i dont get attacked for this comment but thats just how i feel...

[@beaubeauknows3620]

Varishta Shireen yes! Your hair needs to breathe! I feel like your hair on your head should be out... not tucked under something else

[@chelseaalexus1839]

That's true. But for me, I do it because my hair is thick as hell. Being a girl with different genes from my mother and father, my hair is very unusual. It has frizz because of my father's genes, kinky because of my mom's genes but well defined. BUT, when I'm combing it out it is soooo hard to handle with. After I finish combing and try going through my hair with my fingers, the curls twirl back to normal again. Then I rage and just put everything up in a slicked back bun. Honestly I would LOVEE to wear my hair out but I can't risk the tangles it's too much for me.

[@smiller0612]

I tend to protective style when I'm tired of doing my hair. Do I rely off them for hair growth? No. But does help with my growth? Yes. I just have my moments when I want to tuck my hair away.

[@HazelGoddesss]

Shanel A. Miller I always have those moments, but then I just find a new style to wear lol

[@kinkyamiee]

This is exactly what i do, i just want to tuck my hair in when i dont want to touch it, it also helps my hair grow.

[@Sarelly]

I agree!! Protective styles are cute but they aren't necessary if you take care of your natural hair and keep it moisturised!

[@7793nvt]

Sarelly I do deep treatments, moisturise and keep my hair in twist overnight and my hair still hasn't retained length until I started protective styling. not all hair is the same.

[@glamnp5456]

Visionaress I agree. Some hair can't take daily or weekly manipulation even if moisture techniques was handed directly from GOD! Especially certain type 4hair+. I wear my natural hair out but keep it in flat twist or cornrows, no added hair for weeks BC my hair breaks if it even looked at wrong.

[@Sarelly]

GlamNP What do you mean by manipulation? 🙈

[@lela2216]

Sarelly Combing through it or styling it on a daily basis.

[@queenlele6193]

I feel like if you keep your hair moisturized and you stretch your hair out you can still grow your hair without protective styling . Low manipulation styles work too.

[@marquittam87]

I'm glad I'm not the only one, my hair reacts weird after I take down protective styles, it tangles and break more than it grows, so I'm done with protective styles !!!

[@kaleeshacoleman]

I use to protective style but my head gets so itchy and I always take it out right away! And the amount of shedding when I took it out always made me panic thinking i was going bald😂😭

[@HazelGoddesss]

Kaleesha Coleman right, the two main reasons lmao itchy scalp and I take it out too fast 😭

[@mshellokittylover1635]

Hazel Goddesss What do you think of protective style with all my natural hair for a week, based on my schedule i really can't do my hair every day lol?

[@Josh-el1lr]

I agree. If you have a good regimen that effectively reduces breakage and increases moisture, then you won't really need a protective style to minimize breakage and retain length.

[@briannac.7323]

My hair could be down to my knees and I would still protective style. I think a lot people just protective style to get away from doing their own hair and to change up their look. As someone with superrrrrr dense, medium length type 4 hair, it takes A LOT of manipulation for my hair to get into any kind of style other than twist/braid outs. Buns are nonexistent with my hair density (tried every hack) and I don't care for updos or those silly mini buns, so I just be rocking my favorite bomb ass, huge fluffy braid out day after day. But I get tired of it after a while, so I get braids. I don't protective style for hair growth, I do it to get a break from styling my hair and because I love the way I look in braids. Box braids and a braid out are my two favorite hair styles. Nice discussion.

[@mbeauty6729]

Brianna C. Learn to do ur own hair regardless of how long or hard it is. Black women need to stop with this protective style mess. It’s just an excuse to wear weave🙄

[@meiko5027]

Michelle Beauty stop telling people how the fuck to wear their hair.

[@LadyMusse]

Protective styling breaks my hair. As soon as I stopped doing PS my hair is super healthy and it grows! No PS gave me an opportunity to learn my hair and now I know exactly what to do it something I didn't know when I was PS. Great video

[@j.hollingsworth6777]

From my perspective....Not all protective styles are beneficial to your hair. Braids and crochet styles often cause unnecessary breakage, even though it may grow in length. Wigs are usually the only thing that work for me, because during the winter months I like to conceal it due to the harsh climate. Also, I simply like to switch my look! I don't do weaves.... Bottom line is learn YOUR hair and find what works for YOU....every natural girl has her own beauty😍so embrace it!!! 😊 #KeepThemEdgesInTact

[@happyosaz4071]

I get confused about the word protective style nowadays. Apparently, My idea of protective style is twist, flat twist, conrows all done with my own hair. But nowadays i realize people refer to protective style as crochet, braids, weave and other things where you add a form of extension to. It probably works for people but i have a very sensitive scalp and adding extensions never worked for my scalp.

[@Browndigs69]

No what your doing is low manipulation styles.....tths what I'm doing at the mo.....weaves braids etc are protective styles there similar but different at the same time.

[@SincerelyDgaf]

happyscurls exactly ! She changed my understanding of protective styles

[@michelleej]

I agree. I really don’t think that a lot of the styles with added hair are healthy for the hair. Between the friction and inevitable dryness, it seems like a recipe for breakage. I also think it’s important to learn how to care for and style your own hair. Mastering 2-3 go-to styles is liberating.

[@LetriceAllia]

Throughout the week I twist my real hair as a protective hairstyle and then wear a twist out. I've found that wearing my twists into a low bun for a few days has help my hair tremendously. I guess everyone just has to find a regimen that works for their hair. I do agree that some protective hairstyles aren't really necessary for hair growth. Some protective hairstyles can be more damaging to your real hair if you're not taking care of your hair underneath.

[@Korememory]

Letrice Allia That's exactly what I do. I flat twist my hair and on the weekend I wear a twist out. I have never worn wigs or weaves, or braids with added hair.

[@cycy805]

Amen Say it louder!

[@BklynBabe]

I do not protective style. My hair and scalp loves frequent washing and cannot be dry. My hair does not like to be braided or twisted too often, it will break it off. No accessories or anything rubbing my hair. And I don't like wigs or weaves and have never worn them.

[@xjojox3012]

I protective style because I have such a busy schedule and I don't have time to do my hair everyday but when I do protective style I be missing my hair lol

[@yourgirlliss]

I'm glad I'm not the only one. I just don't see the point, if God wanted my hair in braids 24/7 I would have been born that way I like my hair texture and wear it out as much as possible. Most protective styles irritate me anyway so I end up mjnipulating my hair more often than I would if I would just allow my hair to grow naturally. It helps that I don't mind having shorter hair even though my hair is shoulder length which is average for my family.

[@charmayneashley1107]

I feel you Hazel. I think that if a person libs in a cold climate then they should protective style in the fall and winter. Or a busy college student during finals week. But not protective styling all of the time. You're hair is my goals btw

[@_lifewitheboni]

I completely understand and experience what you do, but as you say you read from comments, it's just easier for 4c women (like me) to better manage my hair and retain length a little better. But Im just trying to grow out my hair long enough to fit around a bun form/maker, then i probably wont wear protective styles because i love changing up my hair every few days too.

[@NaturallyKayD]

I love protective styling. Being a working mother of two it's just easier to get up and go with a protective style every morning. Mini twist, halo twist/braids, or really any two strand twist style are my go to styles.

[@driab1203]

Yesssss

[@JadeIncognito]

You have beautiful hair! I'm transitioning and I was doing the protective styles but they are itchy and heavy. I tried wigs and braids, twists and faux locs and they all itch. My hair grew in those styles but I just want to give it a break and let it breathe from the protective styles. You are right you don't necessarily need protective styles to grow your hair out. I'm not able to properly keep up my regimen of treatments when its in a protective style. I'm 10 months post and my hair is growing fast. I plan to transition for at least 18 months and then cut the rest of the relaxed hair off. I feel its about embracing your natural texture not keeping it covered up all the time. I have to let go of thinking I have to look a certain way to be beautiful. I've been relaxed since I was 15 and I don't remember what my natural curls look like so this is a big step for me.

[@krystal3000nyc]

i never protective style and my hair grows crazy fast ❤

[@jessicacarter6282]

I need protective styles lol my hair literally grows so much with it and my shedding is acually less when I have braids or twist once I take it out. But my scalp never gets itchy unless it's over a month old but I don't keep it in that long. It's mainly because I oil my scalp

[@xtelfolaj]

personally, I dont like protective styling. I like to wear my 4c hair out. I usually wash it weekly because my scalp flakes/itches so quickly. but I find that my hair retains length when I protective style. but wearing a weave/braids for a month or more. I would rip my hair out.

[@KinkyKoilyKayla]

I tried weave almost 2 years ago for a protective style for the first time and it made my scalp so itchy and my hair thinned out. I will never try another protective style that involves adding hair that isn't mine. I'll stick to my twist outs

[@colourmecurls5001]

your hair has grown tremendously omg :( teach meee

[@HazelGoddesss]

ColourMe Curls thank you 😘 I put some videos in the description box that give all my tips on growth ❤

[@amberlane1808]

Have you been consistent with the vitamins?

[@Nesha_MOA]

Before I even watch protective styles are not just braids and things I have been watching your channel for a while and the way that you style your hair and how long you wear that style is a protective style. If you can wear a twistout for a week or longer than that's a protective style because your not doing much manipulation to your hair

[@HazelGoddesss]

Kanesha Williams I was under the impression protective styles are when your hair is covered. I don't see braid and twist outs as protective styling because my hair is out lol. It's not protected.

[@Nesha_MOA]

Hazel Goddesss They are considered to be a protective style because of the low manipulation which helps your hair grow but if that's how you see it for your hair than I understand

[@krob9145]

Protective styles don't need to have your hair covered. Braids are low manipulation styling which are very convenient and help with length retention. If those braids are worn in an undo with the hair ends tucked in, that's a protective style. For instance, two cornrows put in a bun, some braids worn in a bun, a French tuck, bantu knots, chignon etc. The only covering my head gets is a hat on the coldest winter days for a few hours. It has always been my lifestyle getting my head wet every bath/shower time plus using a tiny bit of oil as a sealer. My hair grew to BSL without me using any protective style. Then it stuck there from childhood to adulthood. That's because my hair was rubbing on my back. It got caught in collars, bag straps etc. The ends had been always breaking off. It became practical to wear updos plus I worked out that it's time to start conditioning my hair once a week. That and only styling once or twice a week. My hair got longer. I've notice that the longer it gets the more practical it becomes to use updos. It's no fun getting hair draping your face as your brush your teeth then getting toothpaste in it as you spit. Hair can also get caught in the zip of my jackets. I save hair out for weekends and special occasions. I love doing braids and updos which is why I haven't opted for drastic hair cut. It's past waist now.

[@taquisha68]

I protective style but not often because it does shed hair a lot and natural hair sheds already naturally . I rarely do it.

[@shantedorin4089]

I think almost all athletes protective style because of time management and the weather. I run track, so protective styling is beneficial for me because we run in all types of weather and no one feels like doing their hair everyday lol. I still wear my natural hair out just the same as I protective style, except that when it is the colder and more rainy seasons(like now lol), it stays protected since I am running outside more often.

[@wendyph4945]

If two strand twists are protective styling I do... I'll leave it twisted up two to three days and then let it loose...😂

[@lynettetilo3342]

omg... i thought i was the only one who felt this way.. you dont need protective style to grow your hair as long as you know your hair and are doing right to your hair.. love your hair color looks so pretty.

[@Jetfireangel]

Totally agree with you! And clearly you haven't had a problem with growth! I look at twist outs as mini protective styles because you're only manipulating your hair really about once per week. There's no daily heat, brushing/combing.

[@killerfoxakafoxxkiller9465]

well... I like to twist my hair up because it's low maintenance.. then when it's all frizzy I can do a twist out I can do week long styles. I don't do protective styles for growth

[@speedtheshow6527]

So GLAD someone else had that issue : I too went through the same thing scalp wise. Took me FOREVER. To figure I just can't wear anything else besides my OWN hair! Great Vid!!

[@iamjessicamitchell]

My experience has been the same! I used to do braids occasionally when relaxed to get past awkward stages but didn't like it then. The most I've lasted is 2 weeks in a protective style since being natural. I think a wash and go can be a "protective style" for me. The key is take care of your hair, like you said to know your hair. Then you know what to do to protect it. Loved the video.

[@thelmaandrenee]

The itchiness happens with everyone and it fades after a week, its due to the alkaline that is on the extensions and that is reacting with the scalp. There's videos on how to get rid of this.

[@driab1203]

Truth!

[@indigoldd]

From a person who loves to switch looks, I had to train myself to protective style. Coloring, weaving and wearing fros all the time killed my hair. Always was stuck an inch below shoulder length. For a year now I've been keeping my hair in single braids under wigs and hats and I refresh them every 1-2 months. Not manipulating and leaving my type 4 hair alone allowed me to finally see some real growth.

[@whatuexpct]

I'm the same way! Not a fan of protective styles (for myself). I hate the smell of a dirty scalp...hate having to pat my hair because my scalp itches, etc. I am also ready to take it out after week one so it ends up being a waste of time and money. i haven't had any issues with hair growth sticking to my natural tresses. I big chopped a little over a year ago and my hair has grown so much. i say all this to say, girl, I'm with you! I co sign on everything you explained in your video 😉

[@justbeuneik]

Love your hair! 💖 Every since I stop doing box braids my hair has grown tremendously and my scalp isn't as itchy as it was before. The only protective style i do now is mini twists and buns on my natural hair.

[@hadiyahfields6982]

kinky curlyNeika Girl I had experience the allergic rxn to crochet this pass winter. I made it to day 4 (out my head it went!!). Never knew ALL those times when I had braids and Senegalese twists as to why my scalp felt extremely itchy. I just rock my twists and roll with it!🤗 #NoMoreSynthetic

[@aestheticallyastro]

Ahhhh another video that expresses a view that I have on protective styling. I never put weaves amd such in my hair or braids but I did do a test run on my real hair to see how I would like braids or twist because they look fun but I cannot keep it in for a day. Imagine paying all that money for a style I will take out the next day so I was like that's one thing I will never get. I personally do not care for it or deem it necessary since my hair is doing just fine. If others like it then absolutely go ahead its your hair but I hate it for me.

[@topshelf7656]

Thank you so much! I agree you don't have to protective style to gain length. Finally someone agrees with me, what's the point of being natural if you're not going to enjoy it.

[@7793nvt]

I've struggled hard with hair growth and it discourages me. Trying to moisturize my hair and retain length is like a full time job for me. My hair is high maintenance, So PS for a while has helped me so far . I've been doing it for months and I am already seeing a drastic difference. I take down my style every month for deep treatments, and do only sew ins so I can use my oil mixture on my scalp and spray it with leave in every other day. PS keeps me and my hair happy while I wait for it to grow.

[@SpoiledLocGurl]

Protective styling seemed to be damaging my hair. I will braid it and take it down every 3 days and wear it in a braid out and moisturize and braid it back again. Then I wash it every 2 weeks. I can't wear braids with fake hair anymore. I tried and my scalp was on fire and is so use to being washed every other week that I was scratching like crazy. I just wear my own hair. I use to love mini twist but can only do them sometimes. They also started to break my hair off. Every time I do a protective style I lose a boat load of hair when I wash it. So I gave up on it also and my hair seems to be doing just fine.

[@liltiaxx9941]

Omg same !

[@ritalove1327]

I don't protectective style my hair. I never really liked protective styles but I knew that was a sure way to retain length recently I found out that my hair can retain length without protective styles and Im sooo happy because I get to enjoy my hair.

[@alicemaya8235]

As a student I love protective styles, with my studies and extra activities I have being able to get up and go in the morning is great. However I love wearing my hair out too!! Protective style or not your hair has grown and looks healthy as ever 😍

[@lovedesign5521]

My hair journey has been very much like yours and I've had to chop so many times in the past 8 years but after my last box-braid take down I decided to take a break. I was raised on protective styling but you're right about the itchiness and the breakage. I appreciate this video for a little affirmation that I might (finally) be heading in the right direction

[@j.hollingsworth6777]

I love your honesty and how you demonstrate everyone's journey is different. Also, love the way YOU KNOW YOUR HAIR! Knowledge is power!!!!!

[@topshelf7656]

I completely agree. I wondered if anyone felt the same way I do. Thanks for the information. You go girl.

[@MsSajenkins]

I don't protective style either. I had box braids about 3 years ago and that was it. I think the real key to long, healthy hair is making sure you hair is well moisturized.

[@melodytrent2874]

I have to finger detangle and moisturizer every two days. Otherwise, I've got a knotted mess. Long term protective styles are a no no for hair that knots easily. I like versatility and showing off my crowning glory. I just have to remember not to over manipulate my hair. I feel what you are saying. :)

[@DSFAVORS]

i have to moisturize every 2 or 3 days as well and i try low manipulation styles. it has really helped with my growth and retaining length!

[@skspace2737]

I like protective styles because I don't like doing my hair often. My hair grows at a good pace with or without one.

[@ossier2796]

I braid or twist my hair at night, wore a wig once in the 70's when most of my hair fell out from a relaxer but other than that I wear my natural hair out, can only wear twist or braids 3-4 days.

[@Appleboo222]

My mom insists I NEED to protective style but I don't want to anymore I miss my hair so much & I barely know it & I've been natural for about 5 years! Braids also ruined my edges & I knew it would because my hairdresser was pulling too much!

[@rosilandnorris8045]

After I do a protective style such as braids, and take my hair down to wash it, my hair tangles more and it takes awhile to get back to it's natural normal state. Still learning my hair and the natural hair process.

[@4evahazeleyez]

Team no protective style for me. I just don't have the time or energy to go through all that at this point in my life. I may this summer, but more than likely not. Tfs 💕

[@goddessvibez5293]

I know I can’t be the only one who notices the same song in ALL these natural hair videos.

[@Lovelynene899]

I haven't had a protective style like braids or weave, or anything since then. My hair has been out in buns and cornrows, and ponytails, I'd love to get box braids, but my edges pick out and I just never knew how to take care of my hair. I think the keep isn't so much as protective styling but making sure your hair is moisturized. I feel like since my hair has really been moisturized, washed weekly with a regimen, my hair has not only been growing but maintaining the growth which is very important to me.

[@msyolandarenee4900]

Glad you shared this Hazel Goddess, I don't protective style neither. I love my natural hair, and I have to let my scalp breathe. Although the protective style are cute,they don't last long with me. So I'll just keep it free flowing!

[@MissLuvit101]

Love your hair color. Super cute!! Have you tried protective styling with your natural hair? For like 4 days? Twist, corn-rows? I do twist about 4 days and then redo it; and I do oil my scalp. It is less itchy for me. As long as you are doing low manipulation than your hair will grow. Low manipulation is more important for hair growth in my opinion.

[@donniep.1513]

I agree with the whole scalp getting itchy when trying to wear wigs. That's why I've sworn off wigs

[@callmetura]

I've been trying protective styles and I'm finding that I don't really like them. My scalp doesn't respond well to them and they seem to put a lot of stress on my hair, especially the edges. I really wanted protective styling to work for me but it just doesn't work with my scalp

[@MsMockingbird06]

I don't protective style or think it's necessary for me to help grow out my hair. I have a good routine that I stick with.

[@makeuplayshaa]

I'm the same exact way, I always try protective styles but one week later and I'm over it and end up taking it out to switch it up and free my scalp. My scalp also gets really itchy when I do protective styles, it's so weird. I'm gonna keep trying different protective styles, not giving up on em yet, cause my hair is so damaged! And your hair growth is amazing! 😍👏

[@SuperStephie1079]

I have 4C hair, and protective styling tends to help me with length retention. It does help with growth for my hair but I have been wearing protective styling since I was little so I'm used to it. But protective styling all the time is not healthy for your hair because it can cause your hair to thin out especially if you're are wearing sew ins, make sure to give your hair time to breathe and relax and do it's own thing. I know how to maintain my natural hair under my protective styles that's why it's beneficial to me.

[@JaiProdz]

Your hair has grown so much! It's so pretty! The key to healthy hair is maintenance. Applying water, and oils will always benefit hair as well as (#1) a healthy scalp. I usually have my hair in bantu knots (twisted or not) and under a satin cap and wrapped in a satin t-shirt. Use what works for you :)

[@keepingitkasey]

You make a good point I'm with it...I do it occasionally....but for the most part I dont got time cuz !! LOL Mine only last like 1 week when i twist and I wash my hair weekly so its really a waste of time for me as well...and no u don't need to do protective style for growth but I will say it helps retain moisture for me....I feel the hair needs little to no tension and the scalp needs to breathe

[@simplyshaye1114]

They have helped my hair grow but now I'm at the point where I can't keep them in period so now I'm tryna wear my natural hair more often.

[@goldengifts1072]

I completely agree. Ever since I stopped toying with my hair a lot it barely itches and my scalp doesn't dry. I just spray it w/ oil, conditioner, and water mixed, twist it up, and throw a wig on. My hair is flourishing.

[@LinzeyLiNO]

lol i share the same problems with you my scalp gets crazy itchy and flaky. i know it wouldn't last with just this one different. Like you said your hair grows and retains length well do what works for you!!! my goal is to grow my hair to hip length without protective styles I'm close to waist-length . Happy hair growing and continue to enjoy wearing your hair i love your channel by the way!

[@Honeyicedb]

I haven't worn protective styles for over 3 months and I think my hair does better when I put it away from my hands lol I just can't seem to keep my hands out of my head but I'm trying to stop touching

[@mekkameechovali1856]

I personally cannot do protective styling. My hair is way too fine to be in twists for weeks at a time. they usually unravel like 2-3 days later. But I love the box braids they are just so cute. But my hair never holds the braiding hair so it ends up slippin off. I now twist my hair up then braid the braiding hair around my twists. I found this too be so much better and it gives me a bomb ass twist out

[@imsofrugal4838]

OMG, I totally agree with you. I've only been natural for a year & a half and I have never protective styled. My scalp loves being washed every 2-3 days. If not, it itches so bad no matter what I put on it. I think most see retaining length or saying that their hair grows while in protective styles are only saying it because they don't see their hair everyday. For a while, I didn't think my hair was growing until I went back through my pics (I take a daily pic of myself) and I could see the growth. So maybe they should do a daily hair picture and they will see the growth without constantly being in a protective style.

[@breeganier7944]

I tend to keep my hands in my hair , non stop , when i stopped protecting styling my hair started to break off because i didnt know what to do. Since i started within the last year, it started to retain length. Now the scalp i can agree with

[@7793nvt]

Oh and I do sew ins myself so that I can control the tightness of my braids and space the tracks out enough to moisturize and oil my hair. 😊

[@NaomiKMoon]

I really like protective styling. I like protective styling because I'm very busy all the time with school , work and exercising so I just lay my edges and roll out the door. Also I feel like protective styling protects my hair from the cold winter air. Another reason I like protective styling is because it keeps me from obsessing over length checks. I don't do protective styling all the time though because I like to let my hair and scalp breath . I protective style 4 months at most out of a year.

[@SpoiledLocGurl]

My 8 yr olds scalp also goes nuts with braids. Her scalp is healthy and happy with her hair flying free. If I braid it she gets the worst flaking and itchy scalp ever. I ended up taking the braid out within a week and rewashing her hair because of her scalp. So I leave her be and don't protective style her either and her hair is kinky but past mid back length. Mine is definitely 4c and protective is just more damaging to mine than helpful. I also blow dry my and my daughters hair after each wash to help with manageability. And no heat damage. Been doing it for 3 years now.

[@essence7797]

i just braid my hair back for like a week or two and moisturize my scalp because its low manipulation and i can keep my hands out of it

[@shileahmcclain410]

when i first big chopped a year ago i would always protective style because i was so insecure about the length and texture of my hair and i would only do full head weaves. It made my hair grow so fast and i wore it until i got comfortable with the length but now that I'm comfortable with the length and texture, i can't get weaves because it makes my hair so dry and brittle now. so i agree

[@shailynwarnock8179]

I've always loved to get braids when I didn't want to do anything to my hair then when I became natural I at least get braids once a year. I love it because it saves money from buying products for a while lol and when I'm lazy and don't wanna deal with my hair for a couple of months. 💕

[@kellyd7415]

I use to protective style, but over the past couple of years have gotten tired of putting so much work into braiding and crotchets for it to only last me a couple weeks as well. I prefer to only deal with my natural hair. I have a couple wigs as well and have also gotten to a point where I’m over them too. Protective styling is great for many just not me.

[@runrockwater]

love the eyebrows, as for protective styles some ppl honestly just hate their hair. I dunno about protective styling, i just get braids or twist coz they look cute especially when i opt for the unconventional colors like purple or blue highlights.

[@MissWhiteHere]

I don't protective style neither and I'm 4 years color treated natural grazing WL. Plus I like to wet my scalp twice a week and I can't when protecting styling lol

[@WassupItsAnna]

I can't do braids or sew in,I mostly do braids under wigs,it's kind a better for me.

[@amayajackson7831]

Protective styling doesn’t make hair grow😆 hair grows from having a healthy scalp! Hair will grow regardless now what you do with the hair that has grown to maintain it and keep it from breaking is up to you taking in account genes and hair type. I am in full agreement with this video. In the past whenever I tried to protective style my scalp flared up it was so dry, and itchy with huge flakes! As soon as I stopped and washed my hair it immediately within a day or two went back to normal. I’m a 3c/4a and wash my hair twice a week at the beginning and very end and my hair thrives with wash and go’s my curls are poppin and my scalp is happy! Much love and blessings to everyone ❤️

[@TheBabyBri96]

I mean I do protective styles because I get lazy. But it's like I get bored easily or it doesn't go with my outfit. Also the scalp needs to breathe differently .

[@raventv6769]

My scalp goes nuts when I wear weave. Told myself I’m done with sew-ins. But box braids are my go too for the winter. Less breakage with a proper wash and condition before hand.

[@Nattiieee968]

I love protective styles! My hair doesn't like to be manipulated a lot so protective styles work the best for me

[@remembermsmoore]

I agree. Once I protective style no mater what it is, my scalp is on fire and breaking out like horribly and it basically makes no sense for me to have gotten the protective style. I like to wear singles but only when I'm being lazy TBH like in the winter even though I know my hair will grow without it I just don't want to do it in the winter cause it's high maintenance.

[@ldmshoegirl]

Great video....I have the same problem if I do braids even 2 braids...my scalp itch soooo bad and I dont have an itchy flaky scalp only when I do those braids its so funny....my hair loves to be free even when I used to get relaxers if I did an updo my scalp would go crazy....I hv to do what works for my hair

[@HazelGoddesss]

LIsa McNeal same here omg! Even if it's my own hair my hair just doesn't like it idk. Maybe our hair doesn't like to be pulled? Idk

[@ldmshoegirl]

Hazel Goddesss​ right our hair wants to be free 🤗🤗🤗🤗

[@ldmshoegirl]

Hazel Goddesss​ by the way your hair is BEAUTIFUL.

[@LinzeyLiNO]

my scalp and hair act the exact same way. I've just accepted and listened to my hair if it says NO i ain't complaining

[@jossybarton1318]

The reason why I wear protective styles is cause sometimes doing my hair takes a lot of time😅. But I only wear box braids as a protective style weave a crochets only damage my hair futher, since I am currently transitioning. Also the only style I can do with my hair out is high puffs and that's all. I mean my relaxed ends are super stringy compare to my fluffy roots so not a lot of styles look good with my hair. But I am making an effort to grow my hair so I can Big chop.

[@keilahkei]

You should do a video of all your favorite natural hair tools.

[@caramelcurly5950]

I feel you. I tried crochet braids and after 2 weeks I took thise jokers out. My scalp was so sore and it felt like it took a deep breath when the air hit my scalp. It gets very humid and hot in Virginia in the summer and I will get 2 big goddess braids in a bun but 2 weeks is the max for me and no more crochet!

[@dcarmeto]

My scalp hates anything that covers it up. Doing weaves aren't really helpful. Yes it's giving your hair time to rest, but the lack of proper moister for however long your hair is hidden under something isn't helping you. And when you take down, you tell yourself "Oh its just all the shed hair I haven't combed out in weeks," but how can you be sure that extra large ball of hair isn't actually breakage? If my hair isn't in a Wash n' go, than its in twists(no hair added), dutch braids, and a bun I slicked it into right after stepping out of the shower. And those style will stay until seven days later before I wash my hair again. And if I'm feeling really lazy, than I'll pull out the twists or braids and it become a twist out or braid out for another two days before I decided to suck it up and wash it, lol. I'm a lazy natural to a point. So having to sit down while my aunt sews in weaves or putting in box braids for hours isn't my cup of tea, let alone having to take it all out by my lonesome later on. Yes, it feels nice when you can just get up and go about your business to having to worry about your hair. But when your hair is practically crying out that it does not like these certain styles with someone else's hair on your head, then you have to listen. I chose to listen to what it is my scalp just doesn't care for.

[@helenadair32]

Growing up my mother never did our hair in protective styles and I never did either until a few years ago, so I agree with you

[@Janay18dixon]

I don't do protective styles either...... my hair feels really dry and looks thinner when I do it. And sometimes I get alot of breakage and I end up with a very itchy scalp.

[@Sierraxasia]

Protective styling is NOT for people who hate their hair texture! I know this is something i commonly see people saying. I have big, healthy, voluminous & thick hair that I always get compliments on, and I love my hair, but I still protective style. I wore my hair in marley twists for about a year and my hair has never grown back so fast (I had recently cut it). Now I wear wigs, because when I do my braid outs or twist outs my hair is never dry in time (It takes like 2 days for it to fully dry, since I like working on wet hair), so i'll wear a wig during that time, then rock my natural hair. Plus its nice to be able to have bone straight hair when i want it, without having to flat iron my own hair. It's really just about preference and what works for you. It just bothers me when people say that people who wear protective styles dont like their hair. Its such an unfair assessment when there are so many factors that can go behind it.

[@TheRealElise]

I legit tried to do a sew in for the first time in years and my scalp was screaming. I actually love protective styling with braids, twists, and occasionally wigs cuz I'm a 4c natural who works out alot and doesn't have time to retwist every single night.

[@dollanatomy5390]

I only protective style if I get lazy or too busy to do my hair. But other than that my hair grows just fine without it.

[@lexigloup2284]

I probably protective style two months out the year and it's usually in the winter. Besides that I love to wash and do different styles too much. Plus I live in GA when it's hot I'd rather do my own hair all the weaves and braids can get too hot