~~~ 101 PROTECTIVE Styles ~~~

loolalooh

Well-Known Member
ETA: It seems Essence has removed or moved most of these photos, so I've updated the links.

I came up with this list some days ago and figured I'd share it with y'all. Pretty please add to the list ... It's not quite one hundred and one (I think) but hopefully it gets there.

****** Thanks to FindingMe, rhlong, Conqueror_aka, Justkiya and others for their great additions. :grin:!

Since protective styling helps with length retention, I figure this compilation will be useful for many of us who are trying to reach our length goals ... and who get stuck in a style rut. :yep:

SLEEK & SIMPLE (for long hair, some for short/med hair):
- Classic Bun (http://photos.essence.com/galleries/photos_buns/image/34621)
- Bun w/ Sideswept Bang (http://photos.essence.com/galleries/updos_/image/8861)
- Bun w/ Chopsticks
- Bunned Pigtails
- Chignon (http://z.about.com/d/beauty/1/0/f/E/chignon7.JPG, http://photos.essence.com/galleries/photos_buns/image/34542)
- Unique Chignon/Bun (http://photos.essence.com/galleries/photos_buns/image/34572)
- Textured Chignon (http://photos.essence.com/galleries/special_occasion_styles/image/1992)
- French Roll/Twist (http://photos.essence.com/galleries/photos_buns/image/34532, http://photos.essence.com/galleries/photos_buns/image/34602, http://photos.essence.com/galleries/beauty_its_a_wrap/image/15132, http://photos.essence.com/galleries/updos_/image/8862)
- French Roll w/ Pompadour (http://photos.essence.com/galleries/beauty_its_a_wrap/image/15131)
- Braided Coil Updo (http://www.hairstylescut.com/articles/holiday-updo.htm - scroll to Beyonce)
- Roller/Flexirod/Curlformer set & Clip up the hair
- Flamenco (http://www.longlocks.com/flamenco.gif, http://www.longlocks.com/hairstyles.htm)
- Elegant Gibson (http://www.longlocks.com/elegantgibson.gif, http://www.longlocks.com/hairstyles.htm)
- Braided chignon (http://photos.essence.com/galleries/braids/image/9852)
- Retro Pompadour
- Romantic Bun
- Ringlets with Headband (http://photos.essence.com/galleries/summer_hairstyles_)
- Bun with Headband (http://photos.essence.com/galleries/classic_styles/image/2072)
- Sophisticated Bun (http://www.essence.com/essence/photogallery/0,14168,1643897-6,00.html)
- Quick Updo
- Event Updos (http://photos.essence.com/galleries/holiday_hair_styles_for_every_occasion/image/85822)


SINGLE-TWISTING IT:
- Bantu Knots (http://images.inmagine.com/168nwm/rubberball/rbv013/rbv0130053.jpg)
- Finger / Comb Coils (for short natural hair)(http://www.naani.com/contents/media/dreamypisces029.jpg, http://www.naani.com/models/photos/a0/98/66/a098662b826cd94.jpeg)


DOUBLE-TWISTING IT:
- Twist Updo (http://cache.viewimages.com/xc/5717...7EC77F5F8D1CEBBA218850D491E14A40A659CEC4C8CB6, http://photos.essence.com/galleries/updos_/image/8892)
- Twists into Bun (http://photos.essence.com/galleries/photos_buns/image/34592)
- Twisted Ponytail
- Twisted Ponytail into Bun
- Twisted Buns
- Chunky Twists
- Tiny Twists
- Flat Twists (http://www.aolcdn.com/aolnews_photos/0d/07/20050426160009990011, http://i50.photobucket.com/albums/f323/phillyflower/DSC01452.jpg)
- Senegalese Twists (http://www.braidsinc.com/gallery/senegalese1.JPG)
- Kinky Twists
- Spring Twists
- Gypsy Twists (scroll down: http://www.khamitkinks.com/twists_locs.html)
- Baby Curl Twists (scroll down: http://www.khamitkinks.com/twists_locs.html)
- Loc Extensions (http://i222.photobucket.com/albums/dd85/mushiyasmith/0150-921-davadreadupdo.jpg)
- Loc Updo (http://photos.essence.com/galleries/photos_buns/image/34552, http://photos.essence.com/galleries/_festive_holiday_hair_styles/image/8391)


BRAIDING IT:
- Single Braided Ponytail
- Single Braided Ponytail into Bun/Updo (http://photos.essence.com/galleries/braids/image/9852)
- Double Braided Bun (http://www.longlocks.com/hairstyles.htm)
- Sideswept Fishtail (http://photos.essence.com/galleries/black_hairstyles_ponytails/image/13591)
- Box Braids (w/ real hair/extensions)
- Individual Braids (extensions)
- Micros (not too tight)
- Tree Braids (http://www.spoiledsalonandspa.com/images/More_TreeBraid_001.jpg)
- Cornrows (w/ real hair/extensions)
- Cornrows into ponytail (http://photos.essence.com/galleries/no_fuss_styles/image/20301)
- Plaits
- One French Braid (http://photos.essence.com/galleries/no_fuss_styles/image/20342)
- Two French Braids
- French Tuck (http://www.longlocks.com/hairstyles.htm)
- English/Dutch Braids (http://www.longlocks.com/how-to-braid-hair.htm, http://www.dreamweaverbraiding.com/Braiding_Tips.htm)
- French/English/Dutch Braid(s) (w/ extensions)
- Victorian (http://www.longlocks.com/hairstyles.htm)
- Edwardian Braid (http://www.longlocks.com/hairstyles.htm)
- Braids into Updo
- More braided styles: http://www.dreamweaverbraiding.com/Braiding_Tips.htm

MIX N MATCH:
- Cornrows in front; Twists in back
- Cornrows in front; Box Braids in back
- Cornrows in front; Bun in back
- Flat Twists in front; Twists in back
- Flat Twists in front; Box Braids in back
- Flat Twists in front; Bun in back
- Bantu Knots in front; Twists in back
- Bantu Knots in front; Box Braids in back
- Bantu Knots in front; Bun back
- Braids into Bantu Knots (http://www.worldofbraids.com/upload/page_files/58.jpg)
- Twists into Bantu Knots

COVER IT UP:
- Cornrows under Wig
- Weave / Sew-in
- Micros / Sew-in Combo
- Lace Front / Lace Wig
- Phony pony
- Phony puff
- Bun/Cornrows/Twists/Braids under HeadWrap (http://www.bilaldesigns.com/ProductImages/Headwrapblackgauze.jpg)
- Bun/Cornrows/Twists/Braids under Tam (http://www.curlyhairsalon.com/images/cotton-crochet-tam.jpg, http://pyogazel.free.fr/img_blog/kinky.JPG, http://evilbeetgossip.film.com/wp-content/uploads/2007/12/yaya2.jpg)
 
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Miss_Luna

Well-Known Member
Wow, this was very nice of you. I'm transitioning (10 months) and I'm running out of options. This really helps.

p.s. I joined BHM when you first started transitioning. I'm pretty much a lurker on most hair sites. (No stalker:look:) But anyway, we have similar textures and I really thought I wouldn't be able to maintain my hair during transitioning. You really kept me going. :yep:
 

JustKiya

Well-Known Member
Oooh, NICE thread!!!!! I'll have fun with this - get me to shake up my usual styles...

Could a mod make this a sticky!?!?!
 

loolalooh

Well-Known Member
No problem, ladies!! Yes, thank the Lord! I was running out of protective style ideas (and was bored at the time) so I decided to see how many I could think of and find on the net. It seems like there are endless possibilities!:grin:

Thanks for the welcome, Wheezy! :grinwink:

Hey MissCooth! Wow really? :blush::grin: How long do you plan to transition? Good luck on the rest of your journey. You can do it!!
 

Miss_Luna

Well-Known Member
No problem, ladies!! Yes, thank the Lord! I was running out of protective style ideas (and was bored at the time) so I decided to see how many I could think of and find on the net. It seems like there are endless possibilities!:grin:

Thanks for the welcome, Wheezy! :grinwink:

Hey MissCooth! Wow really? :blush::grin: How long do you plan to transition? Good luck on the rest of your journey. You can do it!!


I tried to send you a PM to respond, but something went wrong. Anyway, I don't know how long I can take these two textures but I want to give it at least a year so maybe the first week of June I might cut it all off. I'm so confused :ohwell:, But thanks, I'm going to try to stick with it. :yep:
 

MzOptimistic

Well-Known Member
I came up with this list some days ago and figured I'd share it with y'all. Pretty please add to the list ... It's not quite one hundred and one (I think) but hopefully it gets there.

Since protective styling helps with length retention, I figure this compilation will be useful for many of us who are trying to reach our length goals ... and who get stuck in a style rut. :yep:

SLEEK & SIMPLE (for long hair, some for short/med hair):
- Bun
- Bun w/ Chopsticks
- Bunned pigtails
- Chignon (http://z.about.com/d/beauty/1/0/f/E/chignon7.JPG)
- French Roll/Twist
- Braided Coil Updo (http://www.hairstylescut.com/articles/holiday-updo.htm - scroll to Beyonce)
- Roller/Flexirod/Curlformer set & Clip up the hair
- Flamenco (http://www.longlocks.com/flamenco.gif, http://www.longlocks.com/hairstyles.htm)
- Elegant Gibson (http://www.longlocks.com/elegantgibson.gif, http://www.longlocks.com/hairstyles.htm)

SINGLE-TWISTING IT:
- Bantu Knots (http://images.inmagine.com/168nwm/rubberball/rbv013/rbv0130053.jpg)
- Finger / Comb Coils (for short natural hair)(http://www.naani.com/contents/media/dreamypisces029.jpg, http://www.naani.com/models/photos/a0/98/66/a098662b826cd94.jpeg)


DOUBLE-TWISTING IT:
- Twisted Ponytail
- Twisted Ponytail into Bun
- Chunky Twists
- Tiny Twists
- Flat Twists (http://www.aolcdn.com/aolnews_photos/0d/07/20050426160009990011, http://i50.photobucket.com/albums/f323/phillyflower/DSC01452.jpg)
- Senegalese Twists (http://www.braidsinc.com/gallery/senegalese1.JPG)
- Kinky Twists
- Spring Twists
- Gypsy Twists (scroll down: http://www.khamitkinks.com/twists_locs.html)
- Baby Curl Twists (scroll down: http://www.khamitkinks.com/twists_locs.html)
- Loc Extensions (http://i222.photobucket.com/albums/dd85/mushiyasmith/0150-921-davadreadupdo.jpg)


BRAIDING IT
- Single Braided Ponytail
- Single Braided Ponytail into Bun
- Double Braided Bun (http://www.longlocks.com/hairstyles.htm)
- Box Braids (w/ real hair)
- Box Braids (w/ extensions)
- Individual Braids (extensions)
- Micros (not too tight though)
- Cornrows (w/ real hair)
- Cornrows (w/ extensions)
- Plaits
- One French Braid
- Two French Braids
- French Tuck (http://www.longlocks.com/hairstyles.htm)
- English/Dutch Braids (http://www.longlocks.com/how-to-braid-hair.htm, http://www.dreamweaverbraiding.com/Braiding_Tips.htm)
- French/English/Dutch Braid(s) (w/ extensions)
- Victorian (http://www.longlocks.com/hairstyles.htm)
- Edwardian Braid (http://www.longlocks.com/hairstyles.htm)
- More braided styles: http://www.dreamweaverbraiding.com/Braiding_Tips.htm

MIX N MATCH:
- Cornrows in front; Twists in back
- Cornrows in front; Box Braids in back
- Cornrows in front; Bun in back
- Flat Twists in front; Twists in back
- Flat Twists in front; Box Braids in back
- Flat Twists in front; Bun in back
- Bantu Knots in front; Twists in back
- Bantu Knots in front; Box Braids in back
- Bantu Knots in front; Bun back
- Braids into Bantu Knots (http://www.worldofbraids.com/upload/page_files/58.jpg)
- Twists into Bantu Knots

COVER IT UP:
- Cornrows under Wig
- Weave / Sew-in
- Micros / Sew-in Combo
- Lace Front / Lace Wig
- Phony pony
- Phony puff
- Cornrows under HeadWrap (http://cornrows.co.uk/patterns/wrap01d.jpg)
- Bun under HeadWrap


oooh, so on point. thanks for posting
 

loolalooh

Well-Known Member
You're welcome, ladies! :grinwink:

Yep, two textures is a lot of work :yep:, MissCooth. I commend you for sticking to a year!

Those are some GREAT styles, FindingMe :grin:. I'll post those on the first page when I get a chance later today. Thanks for the lovely additions!!
 

cmesweet

New Member
This is great! I agree, it should be a sticky.

I was just wondering how I should style my twists, because I do not want to take them out. I think 2 buns with hairsticks will do!
 

victorious

Relaxed/4A/Fine/Thin/APL
Definitely subscribing to this thread and saving this link. :yep:

Thanks for starting this great list Loolalooh, and thanks FindingMe for your contribution. :up: :up:
 

Sunshine0801

New Member
Thank you for the list!

I am so in love with the braided coil updo. I wonder how long my hair would have to be for the updo to be thick and full? Maybe waistlength?
 

loolalooh

Well-Known Member
You're welcome, ladies!! So how do we make this a sticky? :perplexed

I like the braided updo on Beyonce too, Sunshine. I guess a braid extension can do until we reach waistlength? :grin:

P.S. I made some style additions courtesy of FindingMe. Thanks again!! Those are some BEAUTIFUL protective styles!:yep:
 

nichelle02

Well-Known Member
What a great, great thread. I love the links to photos. I'm definitely subscribing. I don't do enough (hardly any) protective styling and I am determined to do so. So, this is right on time.

Thank you.
 
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