Protective Styles For Short Hair

[lshevonne]

I'm looking for a protective style to wear for my short hair. The longest part is about 4-5 inches on top, 3-1 1/2 inches from sides to back. I have this ponytail that I've made but don't know if it's a good idea to keep pulling my hair back or up. It has a stretchy band that I use to put around my hair to attach it. I thought about the drawstring ponytail but I don't want to walk around with this long piece of hair from over night. Please Help!!!
I did do the Motions Oil yesterday and I'm very happy with it so far. I'm just not happy about how my ends were trimmed this time. /images/graemlins/confused.gif

 

[HoneyRockette]

How about one of those clip on chignons? You could always turn the ponytail you made into a chignon.

 

[lshevonne]

So are you saying I'm doing ok by wearing it in this style?

 

[LondonDiva]

Ishevonne. Your hair looks very healthy and shiny. Are you planning to keep it short or grow it out?

 

[erinthemunchkin]

I'd also be interested in what anyone can suggest in terms of protective styling for short hair. I think I'm in the same boat as Ishevonne. I have tried wearing the drawstring ponytail a few times and have been pretty pleased, but I could use a few other options. I'm trying to grow out a short bob with tons of layers /images/graemlins/confused.gif

Pic of my current length

 

[Allandra]

That shine is awesome! Nice picture.

 

[erinthemunchkin]

/images/graemlins/grin.gif Thanx Allandra!

 

[LondonDiva]

Erin you hair is bangin' girl.

Love the shine...YOWZAAA!!

 

[erinthemunchkin]

Thanx LondonDiva! I feel like I've been working overtime trying to keep it healthy. It looks like some of my efforts are paying off /images/graemlins/smile.gif Now I'm ready to start growing out this cut!! /images/graemlins/tongue.gif

 

[lshevonne]

I'd like to grow it as long as I can. It's never been pass my shoulders and that was when I had a Curl. LOL /images/graemlins/grin.gif

 

[lshevonne]

Erin, I'm like everyone else. Your hair looks great. London said mine looks healthy but it is no where close to yours.

 

[erinthemunchkin]

Thanx for the compliment Ishevonne /images/graemlins/smile.gif I've been experimenting here and there with trying to improve the overall look and feel of my hair. I have been using Clear Jazzing to help with the shine, but all the talk about the Sebastian line has me curious /images/graemlins/smile.gif I've also started using a lot of the Carol's Daughter products.

How do you normally wear your hair when it's not in a protective style? Do you roller set? I could use a few lessons in that department! I also get tired of switching roller sizes to accomodate my layers. /images/graemlins/crazy.gif

 

[lshevonne]

I've just been pulling my hair back or up in a ponytail. I haven't put any heat on my hair in about 2 months. Well, Sat. the stylist did blow it a little before she trimmed the ends. Let me say half trimmed the ends. LOL
I don't pull my hair tight so I was just wondering if anyone had any other styles I could try myself. When I'm at home I wear it down to give it a break from the ponytail. I'll post a pic later of my ponytail.

 

[hairfanatic]

Hi Ishevonne,

Your hair is so even! When my hair was that lenght the easiest way for me to wear it was up in the french twist.

 

[Kitkat]

Ishevonne and Erin, you both have beautiful and healthy looking hair. Keep up the good work! /images/graemlins/grin.gif

 

[LondonDiva]

Ishevonne & Erin, you both have great haircuts to start you hair journey off. I can't wait to see your hair in 6-12 months time. Good luck with your goals.

 

[keke]

speakin of short hair styles. where can i find a good site on some short hairstyles? till my hair grows i'd like to be able to no what else i can do w/my hair while its short. The hair books i buy in stores, beauty supply stores show all the bw in hem w/long hair and its all weave which basically means dont do ya hair just do some weave . :^P