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Transitioning 101: Protective Styles You Should Know

Although YouTube has become your friend and ally, the real guide to actual styles you can indulge in as a beginner in your transitioning journey isn't clearly stated. So you are going through that awkward phase of curly hair to straight hair, the one thing you cannot do as a naturalista is depend on other…

Although YouTube has become your friend and ally, the real guide to actual styles you can indulge in as a beginner in your transitioning journey isn’t clearly stated. So you are going through that awkward phase of curly hair to straight hair, the one thing you cannot do as a naturalista is depend on other people to put your hair in order.

So dear transition queen,you don’t have to keep your hair under that weave/wig till your big chop, or feel like you can’t achieve styles like your team natural sisters can. Your hair can be just as stylish and edgy.

Here are our top picks of protective styles:

Time: Anytime

Curly Fauxhawk

curly fauxhawk

This look is a lot harder than you think but if you can master the art of neat cornrows and loose spiral curls, then you would have achieved the ultimate diva look.

Three To Six Months Into Transitioning

Ultimate Curls

ultimatecurls

This would definitely take some getting used to. You need a conditioner, a perm rod and a twist and set lotion to achive this look. If you can get this on your first try, you are awesome!!

One Year Into Transitioning

Braid Out

braidout

You remember the crimp style from the 90’s? This requires you doing it with no heat. Dampen your hair the night before, fix your hair in cornrows and unravel them the next day. Queen? Definitely!!

Top Bun

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This is as easy as it looks and it is definitely different from the buns created by relaxed hair and natural hair because of the current texture of your hair.

Goddess Braids

goddessbraids

The wraparound braid is an easy style to pull off when you wake up in the morning. You can twist this look with a twist-out and the Greek goddess in you would be sure to dazzle.

 

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