If you feel that you are style challenged then you may consider alternating between protective styles with added hair until you perfect a style with which you feel comfortable.
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Wearing protective styles using your own hair in my opinion is a great way for you to learn how to style your hair in a way that makes it uniquely tailored to you. I also found that with extensions I was able to directly moisturize my hair using braid spray because by hair was exposed along the length of the twist and not under the hair, as would be the case with weaves. With braided extensions water may lead to a little frizz but won’t have nearly the same effect on the style. For example, a day at the beach may be a bit tricky to maneuver if you want to keep you weave intact, not so with braid/twist extensions. Extensions are low maintenance and carefree in a way that wigs and weaves are not. It wasn’t until my mid-twenties that I had my first set of extensions (Senegalese twists) installed. I came of age in the 1990s and just about every little girl I knew had braid extensions. Also, be mindful that you do not have the weave sewn in too tightly, as it may cause traction alopecia. After weeks you may find that you have heat damage to that small section of hair. I would caution you to keep in mind that some weaved styles require that you to keep a portion of your hair out and keep it straightened if you are blending with a straight weave. Weaves are another great option if you want to wear a style with loose hair (not braided or twisted) but want to keep you natural hair protected. A negative reaction can cause hair loss, something discussed by celebrities like actress Countess Vaughn from Moesha. A word of caution: If you use glue with lace front wigs be sure that you are not allergic to the glue. In fact, I eventually decided that I no longer wanted experience longer hair vicariously through my wigs and made the decision to grow and retain my own natural hair.
I loved wearing wigs and half wigs because it allowed me to envision how longer hair would frame my face.
Wigs also have the added advantage of allowing you to change your style frequently which can be a great option for women who get bored easily. Even if you purchase one comprised of human hair you can avoid the cost of installation which often makes the cost of sewing in a weave or extensions more costly. While the type of hair will influence the price of the style, wigs are generally the least expensive option. Whether it’s a wig, weave or extensions, using added hair can be a great option for women on the go. I know the challenges associated with choosing a style that meets my personal taste and hair goals, so in this article I relay some of the pros and cons of different methods of protective styling. If you are also a fan of protective styling or have explored it as an option, you’ve likely compared a number of styles that work best for your lifestyle. Not only does protective styling allow me to keep up with my busy lifestyle without worrying about my hair it also helps me keep my breakage-prone hair moisturized and damage free.
I am an unapologetic advocate of protective styling as a method of retaining length.
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