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Protective styles areconstantlyevolving.

As the seasons change, we can always count on new takes onbraids,twists, andlocsto emerge.

Ahead, Williams and Styles share all the details on winter’s trendiest protective style trends.

woman with braided protective style

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Keep scrolling for all the looks everyone will be requesting from December to March.

The blend of braids and wavy wefts gives the style a glamorous yet effortless appeal.

She also suggests finger-detangling your curly pieces often, especially if you use synthetic hair extensions.

Jordyn Woods with long wavy knotless braids

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“Like any braided style, Koroba braids allow us to give our hair a break from manipulation.

“Baby Storme’s two-tone braids are so cute,” Williams says.

DIY Twists

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Plump, juicy twists willalwaysbe in style.

creator Rahel Brhane in copper Koroba braids

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“Add leave-in conditioner or gel to each section, and twist from the roots to ends.”

Kyla Pratt’s waist-length twists start with dark brown roots and gradually brighten with caramel ends.

Dark Red Crochet Curls

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Dark red hairis always on trend during the winter.

Baby Storme in icy pink and silver two-tone box braids

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As the temperature drops, expect more people sporting maroon or burgundy protective hairstyles, like these crochet curls.

Styles, who installed this gorgeous ‘do, says the reddish hair colors make people feel elegant and sexy.

“you might get any crochet style in just three hours.”

actress ashley blaine wearing twists

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Kyla Pratt in long two-strand twists

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brooke devard wearing microbraid bob

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woman with burgundy crochet hair

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