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Protective hairstyles are a great way to give your relaxed hair a break from the elements and encourage growth. If you're looking for the best one, you're in luck, as they are actually multiple styles that can work well (and look super cute). This article has a breakdown of some of the best protective hairstyles and how to achieve them at home. Though nearly all of them can be easily styled by yourself, it might be best to consult a stylist before a few of them if you're new to braiding, hairstyling, or have questions about the process.
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QuestionWhat should I do if my braids hurt?Shun Pittman is a Master Cosmetologist, Author, Owner, and Founder of Corps d’Elite Salon and Corps d’Elite Beauty. With over 25 years of international experience, she is dedicated to and specializes in providing luxury salon services to all hair types and textures and every skin tone and shade. Her services include hair conditioning treatments, cutting, coloring, styling, extensions, and makeup application. Shun has experience working with, coaching, training, and mentoring beauty professionals from multiple companies including L'Oréal, Wella, Matrix, Paul Mitchell, Redken, Big Sexy Hair, and Toni & Guy. She is also a host for national and local media outlets and her work has been featured in The Washingtonian, The Cheddar Network, and WJLA Good Morning Washington's Beauty and Fashion Police segments. Shun is the author of “50 Things Your Hairdresser Wants YOU to Know (and a few things we don’t...)".Braids should never hurt. This is actually a myth, your braids should be painless. If your hair is hurting you, go back to whoever put the braids in and let them know you're in pain. They should be able to fix them so they don't hurt anymore.
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QuestionHow can I keep my hair healthy while I'm styling it?Shun Pittman is a Master Cosmetologist, Author, Owner, and Founder of Corps d’Elite Salon and Corps d’Elite Beauty. With over 25 years of international experience, she is dedicated to and specializes in providing luxury salon services to all hair types and textures and every skin tone and shade. Her services include hair conditioning treatments, cutting, coloring, styling, extensions, and makeup application. Shun has experience working with, coaching, training, and mentoring beauty professionals from multiple companies including L'Oréal, Wella, Matrix, Paul Mitchell, Redken, Big Sexy Hair, and Toni & Guy. She is also a host for national and local media outlets and her work has been featured in The Washingtonian, The Cheddar Network, and WJLA Good Morning Washington's Beauty and Fashion Police segments. Shun is the author of “50 Things Your Hairdresser Wants YOU to Know (and a few things we don’t...)".Minimize the amount of friction your hair is exposed to and always use a heat protectant if you're going to use any thermal products or tools.
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- Remember to take care of your hair in the protective style. [23] X Research source Keep your hair hydrated by using moisturizing products that contain jojoba oil, olive oil, or coconut oil. Apply the hair oil twice a week by massaging your scalp with the oil for 3 minutes. [24] X Research sourceThanks
- To keep your hair hydrated at night, sleep with your hair in a silk scarf or bonnet every night. [25] X Research sourceThanks
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