Protective Hairstyle: Kinky Twists Are Just What The Doctor Ordered

I went from this...

To This

Low Side Bun

Up-Do

One of my favorite protective styles is the Senegalese Twist (also know as kinky twists).  I love this style because it is versatile and is very low maintenance.  Because I don't relax my hair, for me, winter months can sometimes be a battle.  With all of the rain and moisture in the air, I tend to mess with my hair more than I should, so this style is a big help.  I use to go to the shop and spend over $200 to get this done.  For several years now, I have been doing it myself to save a bit of money.  It is well worth it!  If you want to try this style yourself, I have an older tutorial here.

*Tips:

If you wear your hair in braided or twisted styles like this one, it's important that you still take care of your hair by doing the following: 

• Regular washing, conditioning and moisturizing is important. 
• Be careful not to braid or twist so tight that the scalp buckles or the hair is pulling.
• Be mindful of braiding the hairline to tightly to prevent a thinning or receding hairline.
• Keeping the hair braided for longer than 10 weeks isn't suggested.