3 Cute Protective Braid Hairstyles that won't go out of style, even in 2022!

Jan 16, 20223 min read

Protective hairstyles are such an important part of natural hair. They help your hair grow, stay healthy and strong. Most curly heads have gone through a lot of different hair braiding experiences, whether your sitting in a braiding salon for half of your day or attempting to make it happen yourself, and we know what we like for our selfs. I feel like every time I look someone is trying to create a new look or a new trend, but nothing is better then the classic do's. They look good they feel good, some times lol and they can last you a while! Braids are just perfect honestly and I have the top 3 protective braid hairstyles that won't go out of style even in 2022.

Box Braids

I feel box braids are thee most popular style most woman/girls get when first starting off, or just wanting something to get that's simple that you can do a lot with. A lot of people like a simple hairstyle. As classic as they are there's still new and old kinds, like, the rubber band method vs knotless. Short Box braids vs Long, Crochet vs Poetic justice braids etc. I love the classic braids that hit the middle of your back and look neat and simple.

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Check out a box braid tutorial I did on YouTube here :

Faux Locs

I have to say I love a faux loc hair-do! I love the look of natural locs and for people like me who don't want to really loc their real hair up, this style is perfect for you! It's probably the easiest and quickest style to put in your hair and the older they get the more natural. It's a win, win really !

Heres a tiktok tutorial video I did on my faux locs :

https://www.tiktok.com/@creationsbycarter/video/6957062492061175045?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc&web_id7040204210088986117

Check out my Youtube Faux Locs Tutorial Here:

Cornrows

So I have only had cornrows twice in my life, but it seems like everyone loves a cornrow do. My mother loved this hairstyle when I was growing up. The first time I ever had cornrows was when I did them myself a couple of days before I gave birth to my son. I actually really liked them but by the time I gave birth they was looking a mess! Mostly because I sweated them out in delivery lol. The second time was when my boyfriend took me to the same place he gets his cornrows done. They came out beautiful, but they were find of itchy on the back of neck and I struggled with the idea of having the same hairstyle for so long. I love to switch up my hair as much as possible, which is why I love loose braids more.

A classic style is just that and you can't change it, but don't be afraid to try something new. I think the next time I do a protective braid style, it might be something like passion twist of goddess braids. They are so out of my confront zone but I could still try lol.

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