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Thin or thinning hair presents a challenge in protective styling.
Curious as to what those styles are?
Read on for their picks.
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This look can also conceal thin patches easily, since fluffy, big hair helps hide sparser spaces.
And to top it off, the level of tension is low.
“I likecornrowsbecause they aren’t heavy and don’t pull on the hair.”
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“I would also recommend human hair because that is way lighter than synthetic hair.”
Shorter Styles
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Lynch and Emmanuel agree: Steer clear of the super long styles.
“Addedlength can cause tensionon the scalp,” says Emmanuel.
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Plus, they can just be super fun to style.
“I love adding color and accessories to make braids pop,” says Kimble.
Byrdie Tip
Dipping and swooping might not be the smartest choice when styling thin strands.
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“Don’t slather your scalp with edge control when you get braids,” Emmanuel warns.
“Edge control clogs the follicles and traps dirt and bacteria on the scalp, causing inflammation.
Inflammation can cause permanent hair loss.”
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Brick-Layer Braids
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Another method with a bit more structure is brick layering.
“That way, the braids will lay into certain spaces, filling the gaps,” explains Lynch.
Have some fun without snapping your strands and rock ahalf-up, half-down style.
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“This way, the weight of the braids is distributed evenly on your head,” suggests Emmanuel.
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