Vacation hair is supposed to be fun, carefree, 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 ultra-chic hairdos and indulge in a lot of R&R.
Look at ten protective styles that will slay your vacation hair and learn five 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 twists, that doesn’t mean they don’t need to be maintained. If your 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 give off such a chic flare. I love how the stylist did the feed-in braids and finished them with a messy, bohemian vibe. To keep this style intact, 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 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 maintenance, 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 hair braiding method 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 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 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 keep 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 installation quick and easy, but you can also take it down and redo it whenever things get a little out of hand.
9. Faux Locs
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What I love most about faux locs is that you can get the look without the commitment of the style. Maintain your faux locs 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 two months. Since this style lasts longer, clean it weekly with the Creme of Nature Scalp Cleansing Treatment, Scalp Refresh, and Braid Wash.
Which style is your fave? Let us know in the comments!