Protective Hairstyles For Black Moms

As a busy mom of 2 now, I’m always in need of protective hairstyles that are specifically for black moms since I’m a black mom.

A black stay-at-home mom at that.

And as much I would love to spend more time on my hair, that can be difficult to do when I have two younger daughters whose hair that I’m also taking care of.

If you follow me on Instagram, then you know already know that my oldest daughter has a lot of hair that I tend to weekly.

Between washing and taking care of her hair throughout the week, I feel like I barely have time to tend to my own head.

I’m natural and if you are natural, then you know the amount of time it takes to wash, twist, braid, or just style your natural hair in general.

I know for me it can take anywhere between 2-3 hours and that is without me being interrupted by my girls.

So I have resorted to wearing protective hairstyles that last and I don’t have to worry about my hair as much.

I have a few hairstyles that I like to rotate through and you have probably seen them all on Instagram.

And I want to share those hairstyles that I’m constantly rocking with you all in case I have any black moms looking for some ideas.

If you are interested in some protective hairstyles for black moms that I like to wear as a black stay-at-home mom, then just keep reading.

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What Is Protective Styling?

Before I talk about some of my favorite protective hairstyles as a black mom, let’s talk about protective styling.

What is protective styling and what is it protecting?

Most of us already know what a protective hairstyle is but let me refresh anyone’s memory.

According to Afrocenchix, a protective style is any style that keeps the ends of the hair tucked away and minimizes manipulation.

When we wear protective hairstyles, our hair is less affected by the weather.

If you are a natural girl such as myself, then you already know how the weather can affect your hair from it shrinking up or even expanding.

Protective hairstyles help with that.

Other benefits to wearing protective hairstyles include maintaining moisture in your hair as well as length retention since your hair isn’t exposed.

Another great thing about protective styles is that they are also really cute and fun hairstyles to wear.

From braids to twists, you can rock all kinds of different styles and some of these hairstyles can last up to 2 months or maybe longer if you take care of your hair properly.

As I was saying above, I pretty much live in protective hairstyles as a black mom because it shortens up the amount of time I need to get ready so I can focus on my girls.

My morning routine goes by much faster when my hair is practically done already which is always a plus.

So with that being said, let’s get into some protective hairstyles for black moms that I love to wear as a stay-at-home mom.

Protective Hairstlyes For Black Moms

Wigs

So the very first protective hairstyle that I want to talk about that is also one of my favorites is wigs.

Wigs give you the ability to change up your everyday look quickly while protecting your natural hair underneath.

When I’m usually in between braided or twisted styles, I will normally rock a wig.

They are just so easy to throw on in the morning and take off in the evenings and then you can still wash and take care of your hair underneath.

I was gifted a headband wig from the company Luvme Hair and I’m pretty sure I’m obsessed.

Headband wigs are trending right now and I can see why.

All you do is make sure your hair is flat underneath the wig cap, your edges are slick and laid down in the front and then you can put on the wig.

It just takes a matter of minutes and this is super beginner-friendly for those who are trying to step into the wig game.

And the best part about headband wigs is that you can pair them with different cute headbands.

I was gifted the Deep Wave Headband Wig from Luvme Hair along with 5 different headbands that I can interchange with this wig.

This wig is very versatile and made with 100% virgin hair.

And they were kind enough to gift my viewers a coupon code that you all can use towards your purchase if you are interested in trying these amazing wigs out.

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I will definitely be rocking this wig for a while in between styles.

Crochet Faux Locs

Along with wigs, my other favorite protective style that I love to rock is crochet faux locs.

This is a style that you will also see me rocking a lot on Instagram.

I got crochet faux locs for the first time a couple of years ago and I have been loving them ever since.

I was even wearing crochet faux locs when I went into labor and gave birth to our second baby girl.

If you are someone who is considering locking their hair or wanting locs, then crochet faux locs are great for allowing you to try the look before committing.

And they look better the longer you wear them because they start to look more and more like locs.

Crochet faux locs typically last anywhere 6 to 8 weeks if taken care of properly and that is usually how long I wear them.

Box Braids

The next protective hairstyle that never goes out of style is box braids.

This was the latest protective style that you all have seen me rocking on Instagram.

Even as a little girl, I remember wearing box braids and once I got older and became an adult, I will still rock them from time to time.

Braids are like the ultimate protective style that lasts and gives your hair a much-needed break.

And you can wear them in multiple ways such as letting them hang down, throwing them up into a bun, or wearing them half up half down.

When taken care of properly, you will see and experience growth within your own hair by wearing box braids.

Box braids can be worn anywhere between 8 to 10 weeks when taken care of properly.

I normally like to keep mine up for 8 weeks and then I will take them down.

Senegalese Twists

Another style that is similar to box braids that I also like to wear is Senegalese Twists.

I actually haven’t worn this style in a while but when I did not want box braids, I would switch it up and get Senegalese twists instead.

One of the fun things about wearing twists is the curly ends at the tips.

It gives this style a different look just making this hairstyle fun to wear.

This is another cute hairstyle that you style in many different ways such as letting them hang freely, throwing up in a bun, or rocking them half up half down.

Much like box braids, if taken care of properly, you can get a good 8 weeks or longer out of this hairstyle.

Goddess Braids

And the last protective hairstyle that I have rocked is Goddess Braids.

Goddess braids are essentially cornrows that are braided to the scalp, but they tend to be thicker and don’t require as many braids as traditional cornrows.

These are a great way to change up the traditional cornrows and rock something different.

They make wearing cornrows fun because you can have them braided differently along your scalp whether you want them really thick or thin.

And you can even have designs put into the braid pattern for something even more fun.

I typically rock this style if I’m somewhere near a beach because it makes hair maintenance so much easier.

But you don’t have to be at a beach to rock this style.

Goddess braids typically last anywhere between 4 to 6 weeks if taken care of properly.

Your Turn

Well, those are all of the protective hairstyles for black moms that I personally love to wear. I want to from you all now. For my fellow black moms, what are some of your favorite protective hairstyles? And don’t forget to use my code love_just_jass to save 23% off your purchase at Luvme Hair if you are interested in trying their headband wigs. I would love to hear from you all in the comments and while you are still here, check out my previous post below. Until next time!

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Love,

Just Jass