Vacation hair is supposed to be fun, care-free, and low maintenance. When you’re about to have a little fun in the sun, the last thing you want to think about is washing, detangling, twisting, and blow drying your hair. The less manipulation, the better. Because this is the season for both vacations and protective styles, we couldn’t help but provide you with a guide on how to live your best hair life. Time to throw your curls into some ulta-chic hairdos and indulge in a lot of R&R. Take a look at 10 protective styles that will slay your vacation hair, and check out 5 tips on how to maintain them.
1. Passion Twists
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Passion Twists are a fun alternative to faux loccs or box braids. What I love about this style is that the longer you have them in, the better they look. Although the style thrives on messy, un-kept twist, that doesn’t mean they don’t need to be maintained. If you’re twists start to unravel, you can use mousse to re-twist them to hold them together.
2. Feed-in Boho Braids
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Feed in braids are so simple, yet they give off such a chic flare. I love the way the stylist did the feed in braids and finished it with a messy, bohemian vibe. To keep this style intact, be sure to oil your scalp daily and tie your hair down each night with a silk scarf.
3. Braided Updo
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Updo’s usually don’t require much maintenance. With some gel like As I Am Long Luxw GroEdges Edge Controller, a brush, and a head tie, you’ll be able to rock this style for at least a month.
4. Goddess Cuban Twists
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These beautiful twists are low manipulation and require low maintainance which is a win win. To refresh and cleanse your scalp, keep the Cantu Refresh Apple Cider Vinegar Root Relief in rotation to soothe your scalp from irritation and keep your scalp fresh.
5. Knotless Braids
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Knotless braids bring the fun into style experimentation. This method of hair braiding has less strain on the root of your hair because it is installed without the knot. This makes your hair easier to style without feeling like your hair weighs a ton and pulling on your edges.
6. Braided Bun
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A regular updo will last you a week but a braided one can last the upside of one month. Any style that will protect my hair for more than a week is a keeper in my book.
7. Fulani Braids
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Whether you choose to style your braids or let them hang low, make sure you know how to maintain them! African Pride’s Black Castor Miracle Braid & Scalp Cleansing Rinse will clean your scalp clean and moisturized, which will assist in prolonging your style.
8. Braided Ponytail
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A classic ponytail is perfect for a vacation. Not only is the install quick and easy, you can take it down and redo it whenever things get a little out of hand.
9. Faux Loccs
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What I love most about faux loccs is that you can get the look without the commitment of the style. Maintain your faux loccs the same way you would a set of box braids.
10. Goddess Box Braids
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You may have noticed a trend recently such as the goddess and boho vibes where braids and twists are undone. This bold style is great if you’re looking to wear a style for about 2 months. Since this style last longer, be sure to cleanse it weekly with the Koils by Nature Lavendar & Eucalyptus Replenishing Hair & Scalp Cleanser.
Which style is your fave? Let us know in the comments!
