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Hereof, how long should you leave your hair in a protective style?

Don't leave a protective style in too long. While it can be tempting to put your hair in braids and forget about it, this can cause tangling, dryness, and breakage if you don't switch up the style. We recommend leaving protective styles in for about two weeks on average- and never push more than two months.

Furthermore, what is the best protective style for natural hair? Protective styles include but are not limited to twists, braids, updos, and wigs.

And now let's show you 7 best protective hairstyles that you must be try:

1. Faux Afro Puff.
2. Havana Twists.
3. Natural Flat Twist Style.
4. Bantu Knots.
5. Crochet Braids Style.
6. 6. Box Braids.
7. Twist Updo.

Also to know, how can I grow my hair in protective styles?

Two of the best ways to moisturize your hair under a protective style is to spritz your hair with a mixture of water and a light oil, such as olive oil, coconut oil, or jojoba oil, on a daily basis. The second way is to apply a water-based leave-in conditioner to your hair.

What does it mean to wear your hair in a protective style?

Protective styling is a concept that reduces ongoing manipulation of your hair, encourages growth retention and protects the ends of your hair strands, reducing knots and tangles.