Popsugar Beauty Hair Protective Style Ideas For Natural Hair 24 Protective Styles That Will Save You Hours of Styling Time 24 November 2021 by Jessica Cruel Think of all the time could save if you didn't spend hours doing your natural hair each week, but instead used a protective style. Hell, I could have become a five-star chef in the time I've spent twisting and blow-drying my strands! But this year, I'm taking a totally new approach to wash day and embracing protective styles. Luckily, #teamnatural on Instagram has provided plenty of updo inspiration to keep me supplied with ideas for months. A protective style is any hair configuration that keeps your ends safely tucked away. These hairdos require very little daily upkeep and help strands stay moisturised. On top of all that, the looks also promote hair growth since you're not pulling and yanking (causing shedding). An added bonus? Your fingers are less likely to fall into early arthritis due to constant twisting. Check out these protective styles, ahead. Related: The Black Girl's Braid Dictionary, From Box Braids to Marley Twists Red, Red Rows View this post on Instagram A post shared by Chrissy (@dabraidwinner) on Oct 20, 2017 at 5:54am PDT 1 / 24 Slicked-Back Coils A post shared by Kersti Pitre (@kersti.pitre) on Aug 27, 2015 at 1:08pm PDT 2 / 24 Cornrow Combo A post shared by Tawanda J. (@tjluvsbeingnatural) on Aug 26, 2015 at 5:33am PDT 3 / 24 All Wrapped Up A post shared by MzNaturalLife (@mznaturallife) on Jul 28, 2015 at 12:53pm PDT 4 / 24 Secure Side Braid A post shared by Amanda 👑 (@mandajesspanda) on Jul 28, 2014 at 4:13pm PDT 5 / 24 Scarf Twists View this post on Instagram A post shared by Creative (@wambui.k._) 6 / 24 Fulani Box Braids View this post on Instagram A post shared by Dashelles Hair & Beauty (@dashelleshair14) 7 / 24 Half-Up Locs View this post on Instagram A post shared by Alexus Traveanna (@__.lexay) 8 / 24 Space Bun Box Braids View this post on Instagram A post shared by Ama | Model | Influencer (@amaosei_) 9 / 24 Braided Bantu A post shared by Fo-Life Jones (@fo_la_mi) on Oct 9, 2014 at 9:31am PDT 10 / 24 Marvelous Mohawk View this post on Instagram A post shared by Dallas/ Mckinney Hair Stylist (@hairslaestudio) on Oct 29, 2016 at 1:55pm PDT 11 / 24 Boisterous Bang A post shared by Breanna✨ (@mini_marley) on Sep 5, 2014 at 5:28pm PDT 12 / 24 Untouchable Upsweep A post shared by Loop Salon (@loopsalon) on Oct 10, 2014 at 7:40am PDT 13 / 24 Protective Pin-Up A post shared by Monica (@moknowshair) on Aug 23, 2014 at 4:54pm PDT 14 / 24 Optimal Updo A post shared by Tiffany Renee (@tiffanyville) on Aug 18, 2014 at 5:58am PDT 15 / 24 Folded and Tucked A post shared by Khamit Kinks (@khamitkinks) on Aug 15, 2014 at 2:42pm PDT 16 / 24 Bridal Bun A post shared by Khamit Kinks (@khamitkinks) on Jun 12, 2014 at 7:25am PDT 17 / 24 Twisted and Tucked A post shared by Monique Renae (@curlygirlmomo) on Jul 27, 2014 at 11:08am PDT 18 / 24 Plaited Pompadour A post shared by 👑Royal Kinks and Coils👑 (@hairstylist_monisha) on Aug 8, 2014 at 3:10pm PDT 19 / 24 Bohemian Braids A post shared by Tammy (@mz_tammy) on Aug 24, 2014 at 2:46pm PDT 20 / 24 Floral Follicles A post shared by Tammy (@mz_tammy) on Sep 10, 2014 at 1:53pm PDT 21 / 24 Hidden Halo View this post on Instagram A post shared by Kalons Kreations (@kalonskreations) on Feb 13, 2019 at 1:25pm PST 22 / 24 Central Twist A post shared by Monique Renae (@curlygirlmomo) on May 27, 2014 at 7:02am PDT 23 / 24 Rolled Waves A post shared by Khamit Kinks (@khamitkinks) on Aug 13, 2014 at 12:38pm PDT 24 / 24 HairAfro HairNatural HairUpdoBraidsUpdosFall Beauty