1Accented Cornrows
Who said cornrows have to be basic? Not us. Spice up this easy to achieve protective style with unexpected accents from your local beauty supply store — or raid the art & crafts section for even more creativity.
2Wrap Star
Twist-out turn out not so hot? Fret not, a cute fabric wrap is the perfect solve for those days you aren't 100% feeling your style — or prolonging wash day a little longer.
3Baby Bun with Baby Hairs
Take you bun from blah to BOOM by taking a few extra minutes to lay those baby hairs down.
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4Retro Side Pompadour
What's old is new again, and even more glam. This finger-wave, pompadour combo oozes sex-appeal, but is also pretty easy to achieve. It's cool enough for the office, but fancy enough for say, a wedding too.
5Pastel Buzzcut
When it comes to haircuts, you can subtly trim off a few inches, or start fresh with a clean shave. Buzzcuts are super low-maintenance and help you cut down time from your usual hour-long hair routine. Bonus points for test-driving a pop of color.
6Flat-Twist Chignon
Hit the refresh button on your two-day-old twist-outs by pulling them back into a low, chignon-inspired bun.
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7Finger Waves
Yes, finger waves can be done on natural hair, too! Using a comb, styling mousse and a whole lot of gel, swipe your comb in an "S" shape to create waves.
8Curly Faux-Hawk
Get the edgy look of a mohawk without altering your current style. Grab your bobby pins and have at it!
9Electric Caesar
Go bright — or go home. Punch up a closely cropped cut with electric shade, like lime green, to make your short cut pop out.
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10Short Tapered Cut
Tapered cuts are perfect for the girl who wants short, low-maintenance hair that's also versatile. The sides and back of the hair are usually cut shorter than the middle, which allows you to shape the hair the way you desire. Fitness influencer Massy Arias opted for a side-part tapered cut with bouncy curls — alongside her cutie-pie daughter, Indi.
11Flat Top
Consider this a chicer, edgier update to the classic flat top hairstyle. Instead of the sculpted look of the original, you can reach for a hair sponge to add some soft curls to the top of your crown.
12Teeny Weeny Afro aka TWA
TWAs are tricky because they're not long enough for a twist-out or as low-maintenances as a buzzcut. Still, keeping your TWA moisturized is best way to care for your 'fro, whether you're a wash-and-go or curl sponge type of gal.
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13Two Puffs
Two buns are a simple and cute look that never go out of style.
14Finger Coils
Protective styling doesn't necessarily mean opting for braided styles or wigs—you can also protect your strands by doing low-maintenance finger coils. Finger coils are done by lathering conditioning products into the hair and twisting the hair around your finger until it forms a curl. This style can last for days, and you don't have to worry about re-doing them until your ready for your next 'do.
15Frohawk Tapered Cut
Take your tapered haircut to the next level by shaving the sides down into a "frohawk" with a unique designed carved out on the sides.
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16High Puff
This super low-maintenance style only requires one tool—a headband. After brushing your hair up, slide a headband up your hair shaft to form a ponytail (you can wrap the headband twice for extra support), then fluff and pull the hair for added volume.
17Perm Rod Set
Despite the title, the style doesn't actually require a relaxer. Perm rod sets help you achieve soft, voluminous heat-less curls without the damage. The style can be done on dry or wet hair using curling creams or mousse and perm rods.
18Flat Twist Updo
If you're transitioning, a braided updo is the perfect way to protect your new growth as your curls begin to grow in and your dead strands grow out.
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