With the winter months on the way, it’s the perfect time to start thinking about protective hairstyles to keep your hair hydrated and healthy when the temperatures drop.
“A protective style is any style that tucks your natural hair away to preserve and protect it from further damage that could be caused by chemical processing, heat-styling or even environmental aggressors," says award-winning Afro hairdresser, Derek Clement. "It is a concept that came about a time where many Black women were making an effort to transition from chemically straightened hair back to their natural texture”.
