For when you’re that outside.
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Protective styles are a summertime staple.
They allow you to tuck away your strands and enjoy your summer in peace.
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Read on for the trendiestprotective stylesfor spring/summer 2024.
The look is easily customizable thanks to the different types of braiding hair on the market.
Organic braiding hairlike the plant-based Rebundleprovides a softer texture thatgoddessboho braid wearers love.
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It’s also great for those who might have previously avoided braided extensions.
Newer human hair options mimic natural hair better and provide a seamless look.
Copper Braids
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For many, summer means turning to a lighter shade.
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“[Many] people ask forcopperor reddish braids in the summer,” said Fleming.
And the best thing about opting for a colorful protective style?
“A lot of people are starting to ask for the Fulani braids,” she says.
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Lambert notes that protective styles like Fulani braids help facilitate summer activities like swimming and kayaking.
“We all want to get in the water and get out,” she says.
“They can get braids and have that curly look in there without really committing,” she says.
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“you’ve got the option to wear it up.
you might wear it down.”
“[Clients] like to transition faux locs from the summer to fall,” says Lambert.
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Chunky Twists
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Fleming seestwo-strand twistsstaging a comeback.
Unlike mini-twists, these are less crinkled.
She says this style is especially appealing in the heat and humidity.
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