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Protective Style
A protective style is a hairstyle where the strands and ends of one's hair are tucked away in order to circumvent manipulation and tension. These styles are most commonly used on the natural hair of individuals of African and Afro-Caribbean descent. Hair styled through braids, cornrows, locs, twists, and/or bantu-knots constitute protective styling. Hair accessories derived from synthetic fibres and/or human hair, such as wigs and extensions, can also be deployed in protective hairstyling. These styles can be worn for several days to months, allowing for hair growth without the breakage or shedding that results from manipulation.