Even if your curl pattern and hair texture thrive during the humid summer months, your gorgeous natural hair might crave a little extra TLC in the fall. This makes this the ideal season to refresh your hair routine with new hydrating products and protective styles.
Before you spruce up your look with those fresh-from-the-September-issue styles, check out these three protective hairstyles that are perfect for fall.
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Chic Bobs
Short styles, especially protective styles, and fall go together like fresh bread and soup. Whether you’ve been obsessed with chin-length tresses since your favorite actress sported short microlocs at her latest red carpet event, or you’re new to this style, prepare to see this 90s-inspired look everywhere during fall.
Braids: If you love changing up your hair frequently - but still want that fashionable protective style - braids might be the best way to achieve a chic bob. Embellish your braids with eye-catching metallic cuffs and accents for a little added glimmer, or keep things simple and let your inner glow do the talking.
Locs: While any size or length of locs is beautiful, micro locs are great ways to wear a bob that celebrates your natural hair. Remember that even microlocs take time to fully mature and root, so be sure to find nourishing loc care and maintenance products to keep this more permanent protective style hydrated and happy throughout the process.
Playful Puffs
Autumn fashion is all about expressing yourself through playful patterns, plenty of layers, and unique accessories, which makes puffs the perfect addition to any fall outfit. As a versatile protective style that can be dressed up or down, puffs showcase your personality while celebrating the natural texture of your hair.
There are endless ways to style this look, whether you smooth your strands into a single puff, play up your playful side with space buns, or highlight your creativity with intricately laid edges. While puffs are a popular protective style that can protect your hair from friction, this style can also strain your edges if worn too tightly. To maximize the protective benefits of this style, prepare your hair with nourishing textured hair products before styling and switch things up with lower-tension styles regularly.
Essential Products for Protective Styles
Happy Hues
Why should those changing leaves have all the fun? Fall is a great time to explore fun hues and fresh hair colors—especially as the days get shorter. Luckily, protecting your natural hair and embracing colorful hair trends is easy with the right protective styles. Here are a few of this year’s hottest fall hair colors.
Honeyed Hues
Everyone loves that gorgeous, golden sunlight that seems to last all day during fall. To celebrate your natural glow and bring a little of that golden hour glimmer into your daily look, weave a few honeyed highlights into your next protective style.
Cowboy Copper
If you can’t get enough of Queen Bey’s new album, you’ll love bringing those Wild West-inspired summer fashion trends into fall. For a cool take on this red-hot hair trend, weave warm, coppery tones into your next set of box braids. For a protective style with a little more length, try a sew-in with rich, warm copper hues.
Brilliant Bronze
This rich and dynamic bronze shade, a stunning blend of gold and copper, will undoubtedly elevate the depth and vibrancy of your natural hair. Whether you have dark brown, medium brown, or black hair, bronze highlights will beautifully complement your natural color in any protective style, exuding confidence and allure.
Conclusion
Even if your curl pattern and hair texture thrive during the humid summer months, your gorgeous natural hair might crave a little extra TLC in the fall—making this the ideal season to refresh your hair routine with hydrating textured hair products and protective styles. As you spruce up your wardrobe with those fresh-from-the-September-issue styles, implement these three protective styles that are perfect for fall.
Get Refreshed for the Fall
Consider a chic bob for your protective style
Sport a single puff or pair of puffs as a fun protective style
Embrace colorful hues to add to your strands as they relax in a protective style
The Author: Jewel Bowman
Jewel Bowman is a Georgia-based natural haircare enthusiast. She founded the "Jaycee Naturals" haircare line with her two sisters, Jenna and Jackie. The trio has made it their mission to formulated a quality product line that caters to all hair textures and styles.
