

Whether it's to sidestep the effort it takes to revive curly or transitioning hair after swimming, cut back the amount of time it takes to get ready, or simply grow your hair longer (or if you just love the look of these styles!), a protective hairstyle is often the answer for Black women. Protective styles safeguard hair from the elements, like summer's excessive heat and humidity that can cause natural hair to lose its curl definition and become frizzy. Kinky-curly natural hair is more fragile in comparison to straight hair and more prone to split ends, breakage, and dryness. The term "protective hairstyle" is used frequently throughout the Black community to describe hairstyles that safeguard natural hair from the elements.
