Top 5 Protective Styles for the Festive Season

The festive season is in full swing, which means heat, travel, swimming, sweating, and a calendar full of events. The perfect time for protective styles that are low-maintenance but still look stunning.

Here are the top five styles that work beautifully for summer in Mzansi:

1. Knotless Braids

Lightweight, gentle on the scalp, and perfect for long days in the sun. Easy to style, easy to moisturise, and easy to maintain.

 

2. Twists

A softer, more flexible option than braids. Great for swimming, quick washing, and summer naps. Twists also give you a gorgeous twist-out at the end of the season.

3. Cornrows

Classic, neat, and perfect for travel. Whether straight-back or in patterns, cornrows keep your scalp accessible — which means easy moisturising with MPL Coconut Hair Oil.

4. Faux Locs

A stylish look with minimal daily maintenance. They hold up well in heat and humidity and blend beautifully into festive outfits.

5. Bantu Knots / Bantu Knot-Out

A proudly African style that’s both practical and striking. Wear the knots for a bold look, then enjoy defined curls when you release them.

 

Remember to keep your scalp clean, rinse after swimming, moisturise regularly, and oil your scalp with MPL Olive Hair Oil or Vitamin E Hair Oil. When it’s time for bed, sleep with a satin scarf or bonnet. And last but not least, don’t keep styles in for too long

Protective styles aren’t just about convenience,  they’re about giving your hair a break while you enjoy the season to the fullest.

Love MPL, Your Hair Doctor