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Monica from MoKnowsHair is a licensed cosmetologist and influencer and thinks protective styles are great. "Styles where your ends are tucked away and 'protected' not only give you a break from daily styling (which lowers manipulation), but they also provide versatility to help you fall in love with your hair all over again," she says.
To learn how to do this style, go to the tutorial here.
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Braided buns
The big sister version of bantu knots, these braided buns are fun and funky while still protecting your hair and and allowing your scalp to breathe. Aricka Jackson, a Los Angeles-based cosmetologist, created this awesome style. And although it may take quite a while to do (we all know the hours it takes in those salon chairs) it looks amazing and will last you at least 4 weeks.
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