More “protective” hairstyles that are actually RUINING your hair (part 2)

*Description:*

Not all protective styles are equal. In this two-parts video series, I rank braids, wigs, twists, and more based on hair health so you know which styles protect your hair (and which ones do not).

*First part:*

These ‘protective’ styles are DESTROYING your natural hair (and which ones aren’t)
   • These ‘protective’ styles are DESTROYING y...  

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*Timestamps:*
0:00 Intro
1:45 Silk Presses
4:00 Mini Twists/Braids
5:40 Loose Bun
7:30 Slick Back Bun
8:40 Afro Puffs
9:50 Studies on braids
13:30 Twist/Braids-Outs
14:04 Wash ‘N Go
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*About My Channel:*
I’m a haircare enthusiast creating natural hair content with a science-based approach. My goal is to help Black women build a healthier relationship with their hair by blending research, personal experience, and expert insights into practical, relatable content.

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*Research & Sources:*
The effect of various cosmetic pretreatments on protecting hair from thermal damage by hot flat ironing —   pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/21635854  
Heat damaged evaluation of virgin hair —   pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/30861299/  
Quantifying the impact of braiding and combing on the integrity of natural African hair ****—   pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/33605448/  
THE EFFECT OF INTERNAL STRESS CONCENTRATORS ON THE FATIGUE BEHAVIOUR OF HIGH CURL TYPE HAIR — ****  library.triprinceton.org/1fts1vn/  
UNDERSTANDING THE CAUSES OF DAMAGE IN TEXTURED HAIR ****—   library.triprinceton.org/1ftsbti/  
Determinants of marginal traction alopecia in African girls and women ****— [  pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/18694677/#:~:text=...   The odds ratio,too few to estimate determinants](  pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/18694677/#:~:text=...  )
Prevalence and Associated Factors of Traction Alopecia in Women in North Sudan ****—  mdpi.com/1648-9144/61/2/195  
Factors associated with traction alopecia in women living in Yaoundé (Cameroon) ****—  bmcwomenshealth.biomedcentral.com/articles...  
Managing Traction Alopeciain Black Women ****—   dermatologyadvisor.com/features/managing-t...  
The hair grooming practices of women of African descent in London, United Kingdom ****—   onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/abs/10.1111/jd...  

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*Music:*
Track: Chillpeach - One thing
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*Hair Info:*
Medium-high density
Fine hair
High porosity
Type 4 (4b/4c)

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*Contact:*
For business inquiries: [email protected]

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*Disclaimer:*
This video is not sponsored. The information shared is based on my research and experience. Always do your own due diligence before making changes to your routine.