Protective Styles are over and Spring is here!
Written by Samara on April 18, 2011
The Protective Style Challenge has ended as of the 1st of April 2011. How long did your hair grow throughout the winter? Personally I definitely saw some growth with my own hair and I love it. It’s amazing how much your hair can really grow during the winter if you protect it and keep it hydrated. I hope you all had the same results as I had. Longer hair to have fun with in the Spring and Summer is a great reward for diligently caring for your hair properly during the Winter months! So now that the warm, balmy weather has arrived what now? Well, I still promote protective styles, but you can allow your hair to go free more often now.
Here are some tips to carry you through the Spring:
Protect your hair at night: Wear protective styles at night and cover your hair with a satin/silk bonnet or scarf. Plait, twist or put your hair in a bun with the ends tucked to prevent knots, tangles, and breakage. This tip should also be applied during the Summer months.
Moisturize Daily: Just because the Winter air is gone doesn’t mean your hair doesn’t need that vital moisture. Please continue to moisturize your hair and seal your ends with oil.
Deep Condition Weekly: This is VERY important to prevent breakage and to keep your hair’s moisture levels intact. Take it from me. My hair suffered from split ends, fairy knots, and breakage when I used to skip this step. Deep conditioning the hair really does make a difference.
Apple Cider Vinegar Rinse: Try this remedy once a month to clarify your hair, restore shine, and to smooth the cuticle. The Apple Cider Vinegar Rinse has really helped my hair and it has also helped reduce the amount of fairy knots I’ve gotten.
If you participated in the Protective Style Challenge, please post your comments and experience. What did you learn? How much length have you gained? What was your protective style of choice? This article is open for discussion.
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