Protective styles such as braids and weaves are a great way to switch up your look while reducing the need for daily styling. However, wearing a protective style does not mean your natural hair should be forgotten. Proper cleansing, moisture, and maintenance are essential for keeping your hair and scalp healthy while your strands are tucked away.
Prell makes it easy to create a clean and nourished foundation before installing a protective style. With products designed to cleanse, nourish, repair, and add shine, Prell offers options that can help prepare your hair for your next style.
Start With a Clean Foundation
Before getting braids or a weave installed, start with freshly cleansed hair and a healthy scalp. Product buildup, excess oil, and sweat can make your hair feel heavy and interfere with your styling routine.
Prell Classic Clean Shampoo can help remove buildup and leave your hair feeling fresh, clean, and manageable. Gently massage the shampoo into your scalp and work it through your strands before rinsing thoroughly. Taking time to properly cleanse your hair before installation gives your protective style a fresh foundation.
For hair that needs additional support, consider the Prell Biotin and Rosemary Shampoo and Conditioner. This collection is designed to cleanse while helping support strength, softness, and manageability. Prell also offers Hyaluronic and Biotin formulas for those looking to incorporate moisture into their hair care routine.
Do Not Skip Conditioning
Cleansing is only one part of preparing your hair for a protective style. Conditioning is equally important because your strands need moisture and softness before being tucked under braids or a weave.
After shampooing, apply conditioner throughout the mid-lengths and ends of your hair. Allow it to sit for a few minutes before rinsing thoroughly. Well-conditioned hair can be easier to detangle and style, helping you prepare your strands without unnecessary pulling or manipulation.
For additional care after washing, Prell's Miracle Leave-In Conditioner can be incorporated into your routine to help improve manageability and provide additional nourishment.
Maintain Your Hair While Wearing a Protective Style
Your hair still needs attention after your protective style is installed. Depending on your hair type and styling method, maintaining moisture and keeping your scalp clean can help your hair remain comfortable and manageable.
Avoid excessive tension when installing braids or weaves. Your protective style should feel secure without causing discomfort. It is also important to give your hair breaks between installations so you can properly cleanse, condition, and care for your natural strands.
While wearing your style, avoid excessive product buildup. Use lightweight products when needed and make sure your scalp and hair receive the care they need throughout the duration of your style.
Be Gentle When Removing Your Style
Protective style care does not end when your braids or weave come out. Removal is an important part of maintaining healthy-looking hair.
Take your time when removing extensions and gently separate your natural hair. Once the style is removed, carefully detangle your strands before cleansing. Follow with a nourishing conditioner to help restore moisture and softness.
Giving your hair proper attention after removing a protective style can help prepare it for your next wash day and future styling routine.
Make Hair Care Part of Your Protective Style Routine
A great protective style starts before installation and continues throughout the life of the style. Begin with clean hair, follow with proper conditioning, maintain moisture, and handle your strands gently when it is time for removal.
With Prell, you can create a cleansing and conditioning routine designed to help your hair feel clean, refreshed, moisturized, and manageable before and after protective styling.
Protective styling is about more than changing your look. It is also an opportunity to reduce daily manipulation while continuing to give your natural hair the care it deserves.