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4 Top Protective Natural Hairstyles

January 20, 2026 By in Beauty Tags: , , , , , , , , , Leave a comment

Protective Natural Hairstyles are hair styles that protect the hair and naturally promote hair growth. These hairstyles have been in vogue for centuries and they are still very trendy. However, some protective hairstyles are more popular than others. Also, depending on your hair type, some natural hairstyles are more protective than others.

4 Top Protective Natural Hairstyles

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Cornrows

Cornrows are like the OG of natural protective hairstyles and are arguable the most protective natural hairstyle. If you are after a low maintenance hair style, you may find classic Cornrows easy to maintain. There are different types of Cornrows hairstyles that keep the hair nicely tucked in, promoting hair growth, while protecting the hair from external stressors. Pinterest is a great platform to check out natural hairstyles for inspiration and ideas. So, if you are thinking of getting Cornrows done, you can have a look online for various Cornrows hairstyles that will suit your face and lifestyle. Depending on the type of Cornrows you install, you can expect the style to last for around 4-6 weeks.

Box Braids

Box Braids are really popular now, and it is not surprising as they are quite to easy to maintain and gentle on the scalp. They are also quite versatile, great for various hair textures and lengths, and easy to style. If you are looking to grow your hair, you should consider installing box braids. With proper care, you can have your Box Braids on for about 6-8 weeks, which will give your natural hair time to grow undisturbed.

Twists

When it comes to protective natural hairstyles, Twists are definietly my favourite. I love how they look, especially when they are installed in big sizes. Twists are less tension inducing than braids, they are also easier to remove, but usually longer to install. They can be installed in different lengths and sizes, and usually last an average of 6 – 8 weeks. They can be styled in a variety of ways, so it is quite easy to change the look every now and again.

Goddess Braids

Goddess Braids are also very popular at the moment, and looking at the protective hairstyle, it is easy to see why. It is super stylish and trendy, However, a bit more maintenance is needed with this hairstyle due to the curls and the length. For those who are after a more over the top look, Goddess Braids is worth checking out.

Protective hairstyles are great for retaining hair length and reducing breakage as there is less manipulation. Keeping your natural hair moisturised with the right hair oils and products will work wonders with the protective hairstyle. Also, as little manipulation as possible when it comes to styling your protective hairstyle, this will help your hair stay healthy and neat. Goddess Braids can also last around 6-8 weeks depending on the type of curls used.

Which is your favourite natural protective hairstyle? Please share your thoughts and protective style ideas in the comments section below. Thanks for stopping by, have a good one wherever you are!

Picking the right hairstyle for your face shape

November 23, 2019 By in Beauty Tags: , , , , , , , , , , 2 Comments

When deciding on a new hairstyles, you need to consider the shape of your face. Having the wrong hairstyle for your shape of face will do you no favours. Which is why the first step is recognising your face shape so you know how best to complement it. I know many of us like to experiment with various hairstyles until we find the hairstyles we like. Others like me get bored quickly with a look and want to switch things up. It is ok to play around with various looks until we find the right one that works for us, but it is also important to know which looks to try and which to avoid.

Here are some tips for picking the right hairstyle for the shape of your face –

 

Round Face

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Short hair styles suit the round face shape. A short fringe would look amazing and so would a side fringe. Curling hairstyles and ponytails are not the best hairstyles for the round face.

 

Square Face

A square face has a blunt edged shape so hairstyles that soften this look will work great. Curling hairstyles and side part hairstyles will suit the square face woman perfectly. Middle parts and square cut fringe hairstyles should be avoided.

 

Heart Face

For the heart face woman, hairstyles that complement this shape are long or short fringes. Ponytails also look fantastic.

 

Long Face

With the long face, it is best to avoid lon, straight hairstyles as they only elongate the face even more. A fringe will look great because it shortens the face. Hairstyles with layers and volume also complement the long face.

 

Oval Face

When it comes to the oval face, lots of hairstyles look good on it. So if you have an oval face, you are in luck. You can experiment with various hairstyles until you find the right hairstyle for your exact face and personality. Almost every hairstyle will suit you just fine.

 

What sort of hairstyles suit you best?

Face Shapes: How To Enhance An Oblong Or Rectangular Face

August 6, 2014 By in Beauty Tags: , , , , , , Leave a comment

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Beauty products exist to help correct nature’s imperfections. They enhance our God-given features when used correctly. To make the most of your make-up/beauty products, you need to know your face shape, its proportions and features. To determine your face shape and proportions, sweep your hair back from your face and look straight into the mirror. You can take a lip or eye pencil and draw around your reflection on a mirror to help determine your face shape.

An Oblong/Rectangular Face

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The oblong/rectangular face has the cheekbones, forehead and jaw in line with each other. This face appears longer than wider. To enhance the oblong face, beauty products should be used to make the face appear shorter and wider. To achieve this, shade slightly under the tip of the chin and across the top of the forehead with a slightly darker foundation or bronzer and add iridescent highlighter to the cheekbones, this will make the face appear shorter and wider.

For hairstyles, fringes will shorten the rectangular face, go for hairstyles with a lot of volume to balance the face. Avoid long straight hair and center parting as this elongates the look of the face.

For glasses, opt for oval, rimless or semi-rimless frames, these frames will add width to the oblong/rectangular face.

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