My Favorite Protective Hairstyles of 2012

As 2012 winds down, its about that time for me to start looking back at the styles I’ve worn throughout the year.  Since I plan to be in weaves and/or wigs largely for the remaining weeks, I thought it would be nice to do a compilation post of my favorite protective hairstyles of the year.

favorite protective hairstyles

Favorite Protective Hairstyles of 2012

These are not listed in any particular order – if I recorded a video tutorial it is linked for you below.  There were individual blog posts for each style but I did not link you to it if there was no corresponding tutorial; however if you would you can use the search feature in the right sidebar to look for the original post or simply use the menu bar at the top of the page, click ‘Ebony’s Hair’ –> Hairstyles –> Protective Styles OR use the tags at the bottom of the post.  There are many levels of organization to L4L so be sure to take advantage of each.

1.  Flexirod French Braid Updo

Favorite Protective Hairstyles

2.  Exotic Hair LA U-Part Wig Info

Favorite Protective Hairstyles

3.  High Bun with Sideswept Bangs - No Tutorial

Favorite Protective Hairstyles

4.  Braided Bang & Side Bun Tutorial

5.  Everyday High Bun Tutorial

6.  Southern Tease - No Tutorial

7.  High Messy Bun Tutorial

8.  EZ Comb Flexirod Updo – No Tutorial

Favorite Protective Hairstyles

9.  Thandie Newton Inspired Ninja Bun

10.  Tuck Bun - No Tutorial

 Happy Hairstyling!

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  • http://profiles.google.com/ebayaholic2 Alisha Lampley

    Love all these cute styles! I’m partial to buns even though my hair won’t be in one for a long time…LOL

    • http://www.longing4length.com/ EbonyCPrincess

      Thank you, and girl Sybil is growing up so fast she’ll be in a bun before you know it!

      • kobi

        loving #3 and #6

  • http://twitter.com/fancyflairlady Kim

    That braided bang bun is cute. I’m going to have to try that one.

    • http://www.longing4length.com/ EbonyCPrincess

      Thank you!

  • Jacquita Macedon

    loved all the styles. My favorites are southern tease and braided bang w/ side bun

    • http://www.longing4length.com/ EbonyCPrincess

      Thank you! :-)

  • Kiss_Traycee

    I am in love with this post. Now when I copy most of these hair styles I will be sure to give you credit..hahaha b/c those buns are too cute

    • http://www.longing4length.com/ EbonyCPrincess

      LOL!!! Thanks sis!

  • jenijen

    I love #1 and #7!

    • http://www.longing4length.com/ EbonyCPrincess

      Thanks!!!

  • Jazzy

    Love them all especially the flexirod updo.

    • http://www.longing4length.com/ EbonyCPrincess

      Thanks, that was one of my faves too.

  • therealChoColette

    I will take a #4, a #9 AND A #10 to go! Love em!

    • http://www.longing4length.com/ EbonyCPrincess

      LOL! Thank you!

  • http://profiles.google.com/yoshika.christian Yoshika Christian

    Love them all!!! I really liked the Ninja bun!

    • http://www.longing4length.com/ EbonyCPrincess

      Thanks, I tried to wear it for Thanksgiving but I had a lil too much new growth!

  • http://twitter.com/jnicole078 jnicole078

    i had to come check out some protective styles to gather some ideas and get inspired. lol :)

  • Claire

    #2, 4, 7 & 9 are extra fab! Thanks so much for the inspiration diva.