PROTECTIVE STYLE CHALLENGE 6 MONTH UPDATE

It's July, and I have just completed month six of my 1 year protective style challenge. Each month, since January 2014, I have created a different protective style and maintained that style for approximately one month. I decided to embark on this challenge because this is my 3rd year with natural hair (click here for my Natural Hair Journey), and though there has been significant growth and overall improvement to my hair, I feel like the growth has hit it's plateau.

I am on a journey to stronger, longer and healthier hair and I know that protective styling, if done correctly, can be beneficial for the hair and scalp.  So here's what I've done thus far. 

In January 2014 I was wearing a sew in. The sew-in was installed by a local stylist but I cut and styled it myself. In the past I loved sew-in's but I like to have constant access to my hair and scalp.

February 2014 I decided to braid my hair into waist-length box braids. I love this style. It is a time consuming process, but this style allows for optimal moisturizing.

March 2014 I decided to upgrade the box braids I had from February. So, I washed, deep conditioned and cut the box braids, then I wrapped the braids with marley hair creating faux locs. Very cute style, lots of compliments, however

Protective Inspiration - A Blast from the Past

Photo Courtesy of Pinterest.

This will Definitely be my next DIY hairdo! I love me some DIY hair!!! Crochet braids are nothing new and many of you may remember them by a previous name.... Latch-hooks.  I used to HATE this hairstyle when I was in Jr. High, especially the grade of hair that was used for them. Now, with a little imagination and some spare time i'm about to embark on a new journey into the distant past... Imma DIY me some "Crochet Braids"... This just might be style #6 on my 1 year protective style challenge.  Let me know if you want more details on how to get geared up for your own style challenge!
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Inspiration pics courtesy of some beauties from Pinterest:
P.S. Yes, #3 is me... don't judge me. I inspire myself! That was my 1st failed attempt at Crochet Braids...



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