{"id":1463602,"date":"2024-08-17T13:00:00","date_gmt":"2024-08-17T10:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/?p=1463602"},"modified":"2024-08-17T13:00:00","modified_gmt":"2024-08-17T10:00:00","slug":"17-protective-hairstyles-for-vacation-that-are-effortless-and-elegant","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/?p=1463602","title":{"rendered":"17 Protective Hairstyles for Vacation That Are Effortless and Elegant"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"loc article-content\">\n<div id=\"mntl-block_2-0\" class=\"comp mntl-block article__body right-rail\">\n<div id=\"list-sc_1-0\" class=\"comp list-sc mntl-block\">\n<figure id=\"mntl-universal-primary-image_1-0\" class=\"comp mntl-universal-primary-image primary-image\" data-tracking-container=\"true\">\n<div class=\"primary-image__media\">\n<div class=\"img-placeholder\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/vacaystyles_recirc-074da54843164cce80e47566c03f9ec7.webp\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1500\" alt=\"Byrdie social media editor Jasmine Phillips with braids in front of the ocean\" class=\" primary-image__image mntl-primary-image--blurry\" title=\"vacaystyles_recirc-074da54843164cce80e47566c03f9ec7\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/vacaystyles_recirc-074da54843164cce80e47566c03f9ec7.webp\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1500\" class=\"loaded primary-img--noscript primary-image__image mntl-primary-image--blurry\" alt=\"Byrdie social media editor Jasmine Phillips with braids in front of the ocean\" title=\"vacaystyles_recirc-074da54843164cce80e47566c03f9ec7\"><\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption id=\"primary-image__figcap_1-0\" class=\"comp primary-image__figcap mntl-figure-caption figure-article-caption\"><span class=\"figure-article-caption-owner\"><\/p>\n<p>@jasminenicholle \/ Instagram<\/p>\n<p><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<div id=\"article-intro_1-0\" class=\"comp article-intro mntl-block\">\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_1-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> Nothing ruins a vacation more than a mad dash to sort out your strands\u2014so a pre-vacay appointment for a low-maintenance protective style is a must. An effortless protective style allows you to spend your time snorkeling in the sea or swatting a pickleball instead of panicking about lifting lace or fried edges. Who wants to spend their hard-earned PTO tussling with a flat iron?\n<\/p>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_2-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> The key to choosing a protective style for vacation is understanding your natural hair and how it will work with the style in a new environment.\u00a0We consulted the experts\u2014celebrity hairstylists Marquita Lynch, Ursula Stephen, and Kim Kimble\u2014to find out how to keep things cute and stress-free, so you can spend your time on mint juleps and mocktails instead of raking through matted messes.\u00a0Keep scrolling for the best protective styles for your upcoming vacation.\u00a0\n<\/p>\n<div id=\"mntl-sc-block_3-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-callout--meetourexpert beauty-sc-block-callout mntl-sc-block-callout mntl-block theme-meetourexpert\" data-tracking-id=\"mntl-sc-block-callout\" data-tracking-container=\"true\">\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block-callout-heading_1-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block-callout-heading mntl-text-block\">Meet the Experts<\/p>\n<div id=\"mntl-sc-block-callout-body_1-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block-callout-body mntl-text-block\">\n<ul>\n<li>Marquita Lynch is a celebrity hairstylist who has worked with Tia Mowry, Brandy, and Nicki Minaj.\u00a0<\/li>\n<li>Ursula Stephen is a celebrity stylist and the owner of Ursula Stephen The Salon in Brooklyn. She has created looks for Zendaya, Rihanna, and more.\u00a0<\/li>\n<li>Kim Kimble is a celebrity stylist and Clairol partner whose clients include Beyonc\u00e9, Zendaya, and Nicki Minaj.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc__content_1-0\" class=\"comp list-sc__content mntl-sc-page mntl-block\" data-sc-sticky-offset=\"125\" data-sc-ad-label-height=\"15\" data-sc-ad-track-spacing=\"100\" data-sc-min-track-height=\"250\" data-sc-max-track-height=\"600\" data-sc-breakpoint=\"50em\" data-sc-load-immediate=\"5\" data-sc-content-positions=\"[1, 1250, 1, 1, 1, 1, 1, 1, 1]\" data-bind-scroll-on-start=\"true\">\n<div id=\"list-sc-item_1-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item mntl-block\">\n<div id=\"list-marker_1-0\" class=\"comp list-marker\"><span class=\"list-marker__index\">01<\/span><span class=\"list-marker__total\">of 17<\/span><\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item__content_1-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item__content mntl-block\">\n<h2 id=\"mntl-sc-block_4-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-list-item-title\"><span class=\"mntl-sc-block-heading__text text-title-300\"> Boho Braids <\/span><\/h2>\n<figure id=\"mntl-sc-block_5-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image--full-width figure-portrait figure-high-res\">\n<div class=\"figure-media\">\n<div class=\"img-placeholder\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1440\" height=\"1800\" alt=\"a woman with long copper boho braids\" class=\"lazyload mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" id=\"mntl-sc-block-image_1-0\" src=\"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/bohobraids-5c15a4fbd65a4b3d8e733b44026dd8ef.webp\" title=\"bohobraids-5c15a4fbd65a4b3d8e733b44026dd8ef\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/bohobraids-5c15a4fbd65a4b3d8e733b44026dd8ef.webp\" width=\"1440\" height=\"1800\" class=\"img--noscript mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" alt=\"a woman with long copper boho braids\" title=\"bohobraids-5c15a4fbd65a4b3d8e733b44026dd8ef\"><\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption id=\"mntl-figure-caption_1-0\" class=\"comp mntl-figure-caption text-utility-100 figure-article-caption\"><span class=\"figure-article-caption-text\">@yathegod.<\/span><span class=\"figure-article-caption-owner\"><\/p>\n<p>@yathegod \/ Instagram<\/p>\n<p><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_6-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> Lynch is a big fan of boho braids. She stands by them at any length, but &#8220;I just love long hair, so anything past the butt is chef&#8217;s kiss,&#8221; she says. She regularly turns to them for her celebrity clients. &#8220;If they&#8217;re going on vacation, I love to add human hair to the ends of the braids&#8230; it gives it more of a flowy look,&#8221; she says.\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item_2-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item mntl-block\">\n<div id=\"list-marker_2-0\" class=\"comp list-marker\"><span class=\"list-marker__index\">02<\/span><span class=\"list-marker__total\">of 17<\/span><\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item__content_2-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item__content mntl-block\">\n<h2 id=\"mntl-sc-block_7-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-list-item-title\"><span class=\"mntl-sc-block-heading__text text-title-300\"> Rowed and Wavy <\/span><\/h2>\n<figure id=\"mntl-sc-block_8-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image--full-width figure-portrait figure-high-res\">\n<div class=\"figure-media\">\n<div class=\"img-placeholder\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"3024\" height=\"4032\" alt=\"Marsha Badger front of braids sewn\" class=\"lazyload mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" id=\"mntl-sc-block-image_2-0\" src=\"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/marshabadger-bef467d15db149ad82a156db8647c4fe.webp\" title=\"marshabadger-bef467d15db149ad82a156db8647c4fe\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/marshabadger-bef467d15db149ad82a156db8647c4fe.webp\" width=\"3024\" height=\"4032\" class=\"img--noscript mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" alt=\"Marsha Badger front of braids sewn\" title=\"marshabadger-bef467d15db149ad82a156db8647c4fe\"><\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption id=\"mntl-figure-caption_2-0\" class=\"comp mntl-figure-caption text-utility-100 figure-article-caption\"><span class=\"figure-article-caption-owner\"><\/p>\n<p>Marsha Badger<\/p>\n<p><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_9-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> If you&#8217;re looking for length and fullness without the fussiness of leave-out, go for a partial sew-in. &#8220;Just sew it on the back and then maybe have your hair braided in the front,&#8221; suggests Lynch. This style can be adorned with beads or cuffs to take it to the next level.\u00a0\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item_3-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item mntl-block\">\n<div id=\"list-marker_3-0\" class=\"comp list-marker\"><span class=\"list-marker__index\">03<\/span><span class=\"list-marker__total\">of 17<\/span><\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item__content_3-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item__content mntl-block\">\n<h2 id=\"mntl-sc-block_10-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-list-item-title\"><span class=\"mntl-sc-block-heading__text text-title-300\"> Straight Backs <\/span><\/h2>\n<figure id=\"mntl-sc-block_11-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image--full-width figure-portrait figure-high-res\">\n<div class=\"figure-media\">\n<div class=\"img-placeholder\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2000\" height=\"2501\" alt=\"model adut aketch with straightback braids\" class=\"lazyload mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" id=\"mntl-sc-block-image_3-0\" src=\"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/straightbacks-3543b5264195420f938904b56a041420.webp\" title=\"straightbacks-3543b5264195420f938904b56a041420\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/straightbacks-3543b5264195420f938904b56a041420.webp\" width=\"2000\" height=\"2501\" class=\"img--noscript mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" alt=\"model adut aketch with straightback braids\" title=\"straightbacks-3543b5264195420f938904b56a041420\"><\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption id=\"mntl-figure-caption_3-0\" class=\"comp mntl-figure-caption text-utility-100 figure-article-caption\"><span class=\"figure-article-caption-owner\"><\/p>\n<p>@adutaketch \/ Instagram<\/p>\n<p><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_12-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> Cornrows require no more maintenance than a satin scarf. Want it to make things even more comfortable? Skip the synthetic hair.\u00a0&#8220;I like to add human hair to my cornrows when I do them like from the nape down,&#8221; said Lynch.\u00a0\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item_4-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item mntl-block\">\n<div id=\"list-marker_4-0\" class=\"comp list-marker\"><span class=\"list-marker__index\">04<\/span><span class=\"list-marker__total\">of 17<\/span><\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item__content_4-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item__content mntl-block\">\n<h2 id=\"mntl-sc-block_13-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-list-item-title\"><span class=\"mntl-sc-block-heading__text text-title-300\"> Designed Cornrows <\/span><\/h2>\n<figure id=\"mntl-sc-block_14-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image--full-width figure-portrait figure-high-res\">\n<div class=\"figure-media\">\n<div class=\"img-placeholder\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2000\" height=\"2500\" alt=\"actor Storm Reid with intricately designed braids\" class=\"lazyload mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" id=\"mntl-sc-block-image_4-0\" src=\"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/428688104_18442697605010614_7284225755381636759_n-8c7e1151b94749d3b1ee66dfba6cb13d.webp\" title=\"428688104_18442697605010614_7284225755381636759_n-8c7e1151b94749d3b1ee66dfba6cb13d\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/428688104_18442697605010614_7284225755381636759_n-8c7e1151b94749d3b1ee66dfba6cb13d.webp\" width=\"2000\" height=\"2500\" class=\"img--noscript mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" alt=\"actor Storm Reid with intricately designed braids\" title=\"428688104_18442697605010614_7284225755381636759_n-8c7e1151b94749d3b1ee66dfba6cb13d\"><\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption id=\"mntl-figure-caption_4-0\" class=\"comp mntl-figure-caption text-utility-100 figure-article-caption\"><span class=\"figure-article-caption-owner\"><\/p>\n<p>@stormreid \/ Instagram<\/p>\n<p><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_15-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> Braids are ideal for beach getaways: Unlike other styles, they function well after being submerged in water. &#8220;Even while you&#8217;re on vacation you can always, you can swim in your braids. That&#8217;s the luxury,&#8221; says Lynch.\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item_5-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item mntl-block\">\n<div id=\"list-marker_5-0\" class=\"comp list-marker\"><span class=\"list-marker__index\">05<\/span><span class=\"list-marker__total\">of 17<\/span><\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item__content_5-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item__content mntl-block\">\n<h2 id=\"mntl-sc-block_16-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-list-item-title\"><span class=\"mntl-sc-block-heading__text text-title-300\"> Faux Locs <\/span><\/h2>\n<figure id=\"mntl-sc-block_17-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image--full-width figure-portrait figure-low-res\">\n<div class=\"figure-media\">\n<div class=\"img-placeholder\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"720\" height=\"900\" alt=\"woman with red faux locs\" class=\"lazyload mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" id=\"mntl-sc-block-image_5-0\" src=\"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/201471367_212266584086804_2045589255152785327_n-abd6d6f967614d1199ba01a3b3fce3b5.webp\" title=\"201471367_212266584086804_2045589255152785327_n-abd6d6f967614d1199ba01a3b3fce3b5\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/201471367_212266584086804_2045589255152785327_n-abd6d6f967614d1199ba01a3b3fce3b5.webp\" width=\"720\" height=\"900\" class=\"img--noscript mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" alt=\"woman with red faux locs\" title=\"201471367_212266584086804_2045589255152785327_n-abd6d6f967614d1199ba01a3b3fce3b5\"><\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption id=\"mntl-figure-caption_5-0\" class=\"comp mntl-figure-caption text-utility-100 figure-article-caption\"><span class=\"figure-article-caption-text\">@felicerosee.<\/span><span class=\"figure-article-caption-owner\"><\/p>\n<p>@felicerosee \/ Instagram<\/p>\n<p><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_18-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> The best part about faux locs is they get better with age, looking more natural as the sheen falls. Use them to experiment with different styles, like a half-up half-down.\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item_6-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item mntl-block\">\n<div id=\"list-marker_6-0\" class=\"comp list-marker\"><span class=\"list-marker__index\">06<\/span><span class=\"list-marker__total\">of 17<\/span><\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item__content_6-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item__content mntl-block\">\n<h2 id=\"mntl-sc-block_19-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-list-item-title\"><span class=\"mntl-sc-block-heading__text text-title-300\"> Stitch Braids <\/span><\/h2>\n<figure id=\"mntl-sc-block_20-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image--full-width figure-portrait figure-high-res\">\n<div class=\"figure-media\">\n<div class=\"img-placeholder\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1440\" height=\"1800\" alt=\"woman in a styling chair with straight back stitch braids\" class=\"lazyload mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" id=\"mntl-sc-block-image_6-0\" src=\"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/409214354_900859641440821_5635337839378771492_n-bb95810875e346a6ac06ffc6c327e865.webp\" title=\"409214354_900859641440821_5635337839378771492_n-bb95810875e346a6ac06ffc6c327e865\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/409214354_900859641440821_5635337839378771492_n-bb95810875e346a6ac06ffc6c327e865.webp\" width=\"1440\" height=\"1800\" class=\"img--noscript mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" alt=\"woman in a styling chair with straight back stitch braids\" title=\"409214354_900859641440821_5635337839378771492_n-bb95810875e346a6ac06ffc6c327e865\"><\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption id=\"mntl-figure-caption_6-0\" class=\"comp mntl-figure-caption text-utility-100 figure-article-caption\"><span class=\"figure-article-caption-text\">the real braid vixen.<\/span><span class=\"figure-article-caption-owner\"><\/p>\n<p>@therealbraidvixen \/ Instagram<\/p>\n<p><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_21-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> Stitch braids have all the charm of straightbacks with a little more interest. Toss some edge control in your carry-on and hit the road.\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item_7-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item mntl-block\">\n<div id=\"list-marker_7-0\" class=\"comp list-marker\"><span class=\"list-marker__index\">07<\/span><span class=\"list-marker__total\">of 17<\/span><\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item__content_7-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item__content mntl-block\">\n<h2 id=\"mntl-sc-block_22-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-list-item-title\"><span class=\"mntl-sc-block-heading__text text-title-300\"> Curly Sew-In <\/span><\/h2>\n<figure id=\"mntl-sc-block_23-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image--full-width figure-portrait figure-high-res\">\n<div class=\"figure-media\">\n<div class=\"img-placeholder\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2000\" height=\"2502\" alt=\"singer chloe bailey with a curly wig or sew-in style\" class=\"lazyload mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" id=\"mntl-sc-block-image_7-0\" src=\"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/360201819_169368529483647_6325018681577603123_n-0e4742a952944177ba1c3304015aaf89.webp\" title=\"360201819_169368529483647_6325018681577603123_n-0e4742a952944177ba1c3304015aaf89\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/360201819_169368529483647_6325018681577603123_n-0e4742a952944177ba1c3304015aaf89.webp\" width=\"2000\" height=\"2502\" class=\"img--noscript mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" alt=\"singer chloe bailey with a curly wig or sew-in style\" title=\"360201819_169368529483647_6325018681577603123_n-0e4742a952944177ba1c3304015aaf89\"><\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption id=\"mntl-figure-caption_7-0\" class=\"comp mntl-figure-caption text-utility-100 figure-article-caption\"><span class=\"figure-article-caption-owner\"><\/p>\n<p>@chloebailey \/ Instagram<\/p>\n<p><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_24-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> Sew-ins are especially vacation-ready if you switch up your texture. Lynch says with a curly sew-in, &#8220;You can mist it with some water and leave-in conditioner and go.&#8221;\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item_8-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item mntl-block\">\n<div id=\"list-marker_8-0\" class=\"comp list-marker\"><span class=\"list-marker__index\">08<\/span><span class=\"list-marker__total\">of 17<\/span><\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item__content_8-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item__content mntl-block\">\n<h2 id=\"mntl-sc-block_25-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-list-item-title\"><span class=\"mntl-sc-block-heading__text text-title-300\"> Crotchet Twists <\/span><\/h2>\n<figure id=\"mntl-sc-block_26-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image--full-width figure-portrait figure-high-res\">\n<div class=\"figure-media\">\n<div class=\"img-placeholder\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1080\" height=\"1349\" alt='Ziggy Mambo Twist 30\"' class=\"lazyload mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" id=\"mntl-sc-block-image_8-0\" src=\"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/240475683_1462451564153316_4648541504504557135_n-91a834c201314c7794b5d8966c9cb3a5.webp\" title=\"240475683_1462451564153316_4648541504504557135_n-91a834c201314c7794b5d8966c9cb3a5\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/240475683_1462451564153316_4648541504504557135_n-91a834c201314c7794b5d8966c9cb3a5.webp\" width=\"1080\" height=\"1349\" class=\"img--noscript mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" alt='Ziggy Mambo Twist 30\"' title=\"240475683_1462451564153316_4648541504504557135_n-91a834c201314c7794b5d8966c9cb3a5\"><\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption id=\"mntl-figure-caption_8-0\" class=\"comp mntl-figure-caption text-utility-100 figure-article-caption\"><span class=\"figure-article-caption-text\">crochet twists.<\/span><span class=\"figure-article-caption-owner\"><\/p>\n<p>samira.bem<\/p>\n<p><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_27-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> Crotchet styles offer a quick transformation. Loop some braids or twists into your hair and head out worry-free.\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item_9-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item mntl-block\">\n<div id=\"list-marker_9-0\" class=\"comp list-marker\"><span class=\"list-marker__index\">09<\/span><span class=\"list-marker__total\">of 17<\/span><\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item__content_9-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item__content mntl-block\">\n<h2 id=\"mntl-sc-block_28-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-list-item-title\"><span class=\"mntl-sc-block-heading__text text-title-300\"> Long Solo Braid <\/span><\/h2>\n<figure id=\"mntl-sc-block_29-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image--full-width figure-portrait figure-high-res\">\n<div class=\"figure-media\">\n<div class=\"img-placeholder\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1440\" height=\"1780\" alt=\"Zendaya Ursula Stephen Braid\" class=\"lazyload mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" id=\"mntl-sc-block-image_9-0\" src=\"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/ursulastepheninstagramzendaya-b571fb3c2bf7440f90f2b790aa1d9574.webp\" title=\"ursulastepheninstagramzendaya-b571fb3c2bf7440f90f2b790aa1d9574\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/ursulastepheninstagramzendaya-b571fb3c2bf7440f90f2b790aa1d9574.webp\" width=\"1440\" height=\"1780\" class=\"img--noscript mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" alt=\"Zendaya Ursula Stephen Braid\" title=\"ursulastepheninstagramzendaya-b571fb3c2bf7440f90f2b790aa1d9574\"><\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption id=\"mntl-figure-caption_9-0\" class=\"comp mntl-figure-caption text-utility-100 figure-article-caption\"><span class=\"figure-article-caption-text\">Ursula Stephen.<\/span><span class=\"figure-article-caption-owner\"><\/p>\n<p>Ursula Stephen<\/p>\n<p><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_30-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> &#8220;Zendaya&#8217;s long braid is an ideal protective summer vacation hairstyle because it&#8217;s both stylish and practical,&#8221; Stephen tells us. &#8220;It keeps hair secure and tangle-free, making it a convenient, polished look that transitions seamlessly from casual day outings to evening events.&#8221; That kind of versatility is perfect for a summer getaway.\u00a0Lynch is also a fan, adding: &#8220;A braided ponytail is really pretty.&#8221;\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item_10-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item mntl-block\">\n<div id=\"list-marker_10-0\" class=\"comp list-marker\"><span class=\"list-marker__index\">10<\/span><span class=\"list-marker__total\">of 17<\/span><\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item__content_10-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item__content mntl-block\">\n<h2 id=\"mntl-sc-block_31-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-list-item-title\"><span class=\"mntl-sc-block-heading__text text-title-300\"> Braided Top Knot <\/span><\/h2>\n<figure id=\"mntl-sc-block_32-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image--full-width figure-portrait figure-high-res\">\n<div class=\"figure-media\">\n<div class=\"img-placeholder\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1500\" height=\"1875\" alt=\"Byrdie social editor Jasmine Phillips with her braids piled into a top knot\" class=\"lazyload mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" id=\"mntl-sc-block-image_10-0\" src=\"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/452625884_1866812630474467_1737787850695847446_n-13999d753e6a43469f086f18d269841b.webp\" title=\"452625884_1866812630474467_1737787850695847446_n-13999d753e6a43469f086f18d269841b\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/452625884_1866812630474467_1737787850695847446_n-13999d753e6a43469f086f18d269841b.webp\" width=\"1500\" height=\"1875\" class=\"img--noscript mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" alt=\"Byrdie social editor Jasmine Phillips with her braids piled into a top knot\" title=\"452625884_1866812630474467_1737787850695847446_n-13999d753e6a43469f086f18d269841b\"><\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption id=\"mntl-figure-caption_10-0\" class=\"comp mntl-figure-caption text-utility-100 figure-article-caption\"><span class=\"figure-article-caption-owner\"><\/p>\n<p>@jasminenicholle \/ Instagram<\/p>\n<p><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_33-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> Lynch loves the simplicity of a braided top knot. &#8220;You don&#8217;t have to worry about anything,&#8221; she says. Pile up your braids into an elegant heap and cast aside your worries.\u00a0\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item_11-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item mntl-block\">\n<div id=\"list-marker_11-0\" class=\"comp list-marker\"><span class=\"list-marker__index\">11<\/span><span class=\"list-marker__total\">of 17<\/span><\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item__content_11-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item__content mntl-block\">\n<h2 id=\"mntl-sc-block_34-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-list-item-title\"><span class=\"mntl-sc-block-heading__text text-title-300\"> Ombr\u00e9 Braids <\/span><\/h2>\n<figure id=\"mntl-sc-block_35-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image--full-width figure-portrait figure-high-res\">\n<div class=\"figure-media\">\n<div class=\"img-placeholder\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1500\" height=\"1874\" alt=\"rear view of a woman's head with long ombre french curl braids\" class=\"lazyload mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" id=\"mntl-sc-block-image_11-0\" src=\"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/ombraids-872ebb9c46034264a31698b36a5d5121.webp\" title=\"ombraids-872ebb9c46034264a31698b36a5d5121\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/ombraids-872ebb9c46034264a31698b36a5d5121.webp\" width=\"1500\" height=\"1874\" class=\"img--noscript mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" alt=\"rear view of a woman's head with long ombre french curl braids\" title=\"ombraids-872ebb9c46034264a31698b36a5d5121\"><\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption id=\"mntl-figure-caption_11-0\" class=\"comp mntl-figure-caption text-utility-100 figure-article-caption\"><span class=\"figure-article-caption-owner\"><\/p>\n<p>@micaelaverrelien \/ Instagram<\/p>\n<p><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_36-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> Protective styles are a great way to experiment with color, and a vacation is the perfect time to slip some into your strands. Start with something subtle like a honey brown or go bold and bright. &#8220;I love adding color and accessories to make your braids pop,&#8221; says Kimble.\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item_12-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item mntl-block\">\n<div id=\"list-marker_12-0\" class=\"comp list-marker\"><span class=\"list-marker__index\">12<\/span><span class=\"list-marker__total\">of 17<\/span><\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item__content_12-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item__content mntl-block\">\n<h2 id=\"mntl-sc-block_37-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-list-item-title\"><span class=\"mntl-sc-block-heading__text text-title-300\"> Unfinished Ends <\/span><\/h2>\n<figure id=\"mntl-sc-block_38-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image--full-width figure-portrait figure-low-res\">\n<div class=\"figure-media\">\n<div class=\"img-placeholder\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"711\" height=\"945\" alt=\"model joran rand with box braid with unfinished ends\" class=\"lazyload mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" id=\"mntl-sc-block-image_12-0\" src=\"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/bluntendsbraid-6b36e2e6594d44a9860efc4d065ede3d.webp\" title=\"bluntendsbraid-6b36e2e6594d44a9860efc4d065ede3d\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/bluntendsbraid-6b36e2e6594d44a9860efc4d065ede3d.webp\" width=\"711\" height=\"945\" class=\"img--noscript mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" alt=\"model joran rand with box braid with unfinished ends\" title=\"bluntendsbraid-6b36e2e6594d44a9860efc4d065ede3d\"><\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption id=\"mntl-figure-caption_12-0\" class=\"comp mntl-figure-caption text-utility-100 figure-article-caption\"><span class=\"figure-article-caption-text\">Jordan Rand.<\/span><span class=\"figure-article-caption-owner\"><\/p>\n<p>@jordan_rand \/ Instagram<\/p>\n<p><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_39-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> Skip the boiling water and lighters and allow the ends of your braids to do their own thing. Keep things from getting too messy by adding rubber bands to the end. Stick to the clear or get jazzy with a fun color.\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item_13-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item mntl-block\">\n<div id=\"list-marker_13-0\" class=\"comp list-marker\"><span class=\"list-marker__index\">13<\/span><span class=\"list-marker__total\">of 17<\/span><\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item__content_13-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item__content mntl-block\">\n<h2 id=\"mntl-sc-block_40-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-list-item-title\"><span class=\"mntl-sc-block-heading__text text-title-300\"> Fun Fairy Knots <\/span><\/h2>\n<figure id=\"mntl-sc-block_41-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image--full-width figure-portrait figure-high-res\">\n<div class=\"figure-media\">\n<div class=\"img-placeholder\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1080\" height=\"1350\" alt=\"Fairy knots\" class=\"lazyload mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" id=\"mntl-sc-block-image_13-0\" src=\"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/knots-7ecad70fa083415ab8a10ec1187fabb7.webp\" title=\"knots-7ecad70fa083415ab8a10ec1187fabb7\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/knots-7ecad70fa083415ab8a10ec1187fabb7.webp\" width=\"1080\" height=\"1350\" class=\"img--noscript mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" alt=\"Fairy knots\" title=\"knots-7ecad70fa083415ab8a10ec1187fabb7\"><\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption id=\"mntl-figure-caption_13-0\" class=\"comp mntl-figure-caption text-utility-100 figure-article-caption\"><span class=\"figure-article-caption-text\">@imanogundeko.<\/span><span class=\"figure-article-caption-owner\"><\/p>\n<p>@imanogundeko<\/p>\n<p><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_42-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> Adding fewer knots in your hair means fewer parts, making things much easier to keep up with. Slick things back with water, leave-in conditioner, and hair gel, and be on your way.\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item_14-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item mntl-block\">\n<div id=\"list-marker_14-0\" class=\"comp list-marker\"><span class=\"list-marker__index\">14<\/span><span class=\"list-marker__total\">of 17<\/span><\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item__content_14-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item__content mntl-block\">\n<h2 id=\"mntl-sc-block_43-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-list-item-title\"><span class=\"mntl-sc-block-heading__text text-title-300\"> Micro Goddess Braids <\/span><\/h2>\n<figure id=\"mntl-sc-block_44-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image--full-width figure-portrait figure-high-res\">\n<div class=\"figure-media\">\n<div class=\"img-placeholder\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1500\" height=\"1875\" alt=\"woman with red micro braids in a lob\" class=\"lazyload mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" id=\"mntl-sc-block-image_14-0\" src=\"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/398404809_1129958315054879_5879093751225820643_n1-5739182b8b37432c946c8ce8fdb506e0.webp\" title=\"398404809_1129958315054879_5879093751225820643_n1-5739182b8b37432c946c8ce8fdb506e0\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/398404809_1129958315054879_5879093751225820643_n1-5739182b8b37432c946c8ce8fdb506e0.webp\" width=\"1500\" height=\"1875\" class=\"img--noscript mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" alt=\"woman with red micro braids in a lob\" title=\"398404809_1129958315054879_5879093751225820643_n1-5739182b8b37432c946c8ce8fdb506e0\"><\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption id=\"mntl-figure-caption_14-0\" class=\"comp mntl-figure-caption text-utility-100 figure-article-caption\"><span class=\"figure-article-caption-owner\"><\/p>\n<p>@rahelbrhane_ \/ Instagram<\/p>\n<p><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_45-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> Tiny braids may require a long time in the chair, but they are worth the wait. These wispy tendrils look amazing. They can be easily cared for, too: Scrunch them up with your favorite mouse and detangling tool nightly.\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item_15-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item mntl-block\">\n<div id=\"list-marker_15-0\" class=\"comp list-marker\"><span class=\"list-marker__index\">15<\/span><span class=\"list-marker__total\">of 17<\/span><\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item__content_15-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item__content mntl-block\">\n<h2 id=\"mntl-sc-block_46-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-list-item-title\"><span class=\"mntl-sc-block-heading__text text-title-300\"> Space Buns <\/span><\/h2>\n<figure id=\"mntl-sc-block_47-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image--full-width figure-portrait figure-high-res\">\n<div class=\"figure-media\">\n<div class=\"img-placeholder\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1440\" height=\"1800\" alt=\"women with her hair in Space Buns\" class=\"lazyload mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" id=\"mntl-sc-block-image_15-0\" src=\"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/293548637_370713335168008_8569753927638093647_n-21b12b97d83542a796fb639604b6d8a9.webp\" title=\"293548637_370713335168008_8569753927638093647_n-21b12b97d83542a796fb639604b6d8a9\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/293548637_370713335168008_8569753927638093647_n-21b12b97d83542a796fb639604b6d8a9.webp\" width=\"1440\" height=\"1800\" class=\"img--noscript mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" alt=\"women with her hair in Space Buns\" title=\"293548637_370713335168008_8569753927638093647_n-21b12b97d83542a796fb639604b6d8a9\"><\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption id=\"mntl-figure-caption_15-0\" class=\"comp mntl-figure-caption text-utility-100 figure-article-caption\"><span class=\"figure-article-caption-text\">auree fabienne.<\/span><span class=\"figure-article-caption-owner\"><\/p>\n<p>@aureefabienne \/ Instagram<\/p>\n<p><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_48-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> Add some extra hair to your space buns to tuck your own hair away. Keep out some baby hair to play with or slick everything back.\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item_16-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item mntl-block\">\n<div id=\"list-marker_16-0\" class=\"comp list-marker\"><span class=\"list-marker__index\">16<\/span><span class=\"list-marker__total\">of 17<\/span><\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item__content_16-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item__content mntl-block\">\n<h2 id=\"mntl-sc-block_49-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-list-item-title\"><span class=\"mntl-sc-block-heading__text text-title-300\"> Jumbo Twists <\/span><\/h2>\n<figure id=\"mntl-sc-block_50-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image--full-width figure-portrait figure-high-res\">\n<div class=\"figure-media\">\n<div class=\"img-placeholder\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1440\" height=\"1799\" alt=\"woman with jumbo twists\" class=\"lazyload mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" id=\"mntl-sc-block-image_16-0\" src=\"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/228292321_1346185812445681_7692396520654514746_n-cd58ee018bd54779b5c624edfae3a32d.webp\" title=\"228292321_1346185812445681_7692396520654514746_n-cd58ee018bd54779b5c624edfae3a32d\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/228292321_1346185812445681_7692396520654514746_n-cd58ee018bd54779b5c624edfae3a32d.webp\" width=\"1440\" height=\"1799\" class=\"img--noscript mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" alt=\"woman with jumbo twists\" title=\"228292321_1346185812445681_7692396520654514746_n-cd58ee018bd54779b5c624edfae3a32d\"><\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption id=\"mntl-figure-caption_16-0\" class=\"comp mntl-figure-caption text-utility-100 figure-article-caption\"><span class=\"figure-article-caption-text\">felice rose.<\/span><span class=\"figure-article-caption-owner\"><\/p>\n<p>@felicerosee \/ Instagram<\/p>\n<p><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_51-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> The larger the parts, the easier your hair will be to complete and maintain. These might not last through eight weeks, but they&#8217;ll give you several stylish days during a long weekend getaway.\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item_17-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item mntl-block\">\n<div id=\"list-marker_17-0\" class=\"comp list-marker\"><span class=\"list-marker__index\">17<\/span><span class=\"list-marker__total\">of 17<\/span><\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item__content_17-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item__content mntl-block\">\n<h2 id=\"mntl-sc-block_52-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-list-item-title\"><span class=\"mntl-sc-block-heading__text text-title-300\"> Fulani Braids <\/span><\/h2>\n<figure id=\"mntl-sc-block_53-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image--full-width figure-portrait figure-high-res\">\n<div class=\"figure-media\">\n<div class=\"img-placeholder\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1080\" height=\"1349\" alt=\"woman in golden light with Fulani Braids\" class=\"lazyload mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" id=\"mntl-sc-block-image_17-0\" src=\"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/44000110_340726883401805_6778006002712420966_n-346f732604fd4589a21bcdbc56cc7e73.webp\" title=\"44000110_340726883401805_6778006002712420966_n-346f732604fd4589a21bcdbc56cc7e73\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/44000110_340726883401805_6778006002712420966_n-346f732604fd4589a21bcdbc56cc7e73.webp\" width=\"1080\" height=\"1349\" class=\"img--noscript mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" alt=\"woman in golden light with Fulani Braids\" title=\"44000110_340726883401805_6778006002712420966_n-346f732604fd4589a21bcdbc56cc7e73\"><\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption id=\"mntl-figure-caption_17-0\" class=\"comp mntl-figure-caption text-utility-100 figure-article-caption\"><span class=\"figure-article-caption-text\">auree fabienne.<\/span><span class=\"figure-article-caption-owner\"><\/p>\n<p>@aureefabienne \/ Instagram<\/p>\n<p><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_54-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> Fulani braids eat every time. They&#8217;re classic and give you two styles to work with.\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"mntl-block_2-0\" class=\"comp mntl-block article__body right-rail\">\n<div id=\"list-sc_1-0\" class=\"comp list-sc mntl-block\">\n<figure id=\"mntl-universal-primary-image_1-0\" class=\"comp mntl-universal-primary-image primary-image\" data-tracking-container=\"true\">\n<div class=\"primary-image__media\">\n<div class=\"img-placeholder\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/vacaystyles_recirc-074da54843164cce80e47566c03f9ec7.webp\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1500\" alt=\"Byrdie social media editor Jasmine Phillips with braids in front of the ocean\" class=\" primary-image__image mntl-primary-image--blurry\" title=\"vacaystyles_recirc-074da54843164cce80e47566c03f9ec7\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/vacaystyles_recirc-074da54843164cce80e47566c03f9ec7.webp\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1500\" class=\"loaded primary-img--noscript primary-image__image mntl-primary-image--blurry\" alt=\"Byrdie social media editor Jasmine Phillips with braids in front of the ocean\" title=\"vacaystyles_recirc-074da54843164cce80e47566c03f9ec7\"><\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption id=\"primary-image__figcap_1-0\" class=\"comp primary-image__figcap mntl-figure-caption figure-article-caption\"><span class=\"figure-article-caption-owner\"><\/p>\n<p>@jasminenicholle \/ Instagram<\/p>\n<p><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<div id=\"article-intro_1-0\" class=\"comp article-intro mntl-block\">\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_1-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> Nothing ruins a vacation more than a mad dash to sort out your strands\u2014so a pre-vacay appointment for a low-maintenance protective style is a must. An effortless protective style allows you to spend your time snorkeling in the sea or swatting a pickleball instead of panicking about lifting lace or fried edges. Who wants to spend their hard-earned PTO tussling with a flat iron?\n<\/p>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_2-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> The key to choosing a protective style for vacation is understanding your natural hair and how it will work with the style in a new environment.\u00a0We consulted the experts\u2014celebrity hairstylists Marquita Lynch, Ursula Stephen, and Kim Kimble\u2014to find out how to keep things cute and stress-free, so you can spend your time on mint juleps and mocktails instead of raking through matted messes.\u00a0Keep scrolling for the best protective styles for your upcoming vacation.\u00a0\n<\/p>\n<div id=\"mntl-sc-block_3-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-callout--meetourexpert beauty-sc-block-callout mntl-sc-block-callout mntl-block theme-meetourexpert\" data-tracking-id=\"mntl-sc-block-callout\" data-tracking-container=\"true\">\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block-callout-heading_1-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block-callout-heading mntl-text-block\">Meet the Experts<\/p>\n<div id=\"mntl-sc-block-callout-body_1-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block-callout-body mntl-text-block\">\n<ul>\n<li>Marquita Lynch is a celebrity hairstylist who has worked with Tia Mowry, Brandy, and Nicki Minaj.\u00a0<\/li>\n<li>Ursula Stephen is a celebrity stylist and the owner of Ursula Stephen The Salon in Brooklyn. She has created looks for Zendaya, Rihanna, and more.\u00a0<\/li>\n<li>Kim Kimble is a celebrity stylist and Clairol partner whose clients include Beyonc\u00e9, Zendaya, and Nicki Minaj.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc__content_1-0\" class=\"comp list-sc__content mntl-sc-page mntl-block\" data-sc-sticky-offset=\"125\" data-sc-ad-label-height=\"15\" data-sc-ad-track-spacing=\"100\" data-sc-min-track-height=\"250\" data-sc-max-track-height=\"600\" data-sc-breakpoint=\"50em\" data-sc-load-immediate=\"5\" data-sc-content-positions=\"[1, 1250, 1, 1, 1, 1, 1, 1, 1]\" data-bind-scroll-on-start=\"true\">\n<div id=\"list-sc-item_1-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item mntl-block\">\n<div id=\"list-marker_1-0\" class=\"comp list-marker\"><span class=\"list-marker__index\">01<\/span><span class=\"list-marker__total\">of 17<\/span><\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item__content_1-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item__content mntl-block\">\n<h2 id=\"mntl-sc-block_4-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-list-item-title\"><span class=\"mntl-sc-block-heading__text text-title-300\"> Boho Braids <\/span><\/h2>\n<figure id=\"mntl-sc-block_5-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image--full-width figure-portrait figure-high-res\">\n<div class=\"figure-media\">\n<div class=\"img-placeholder\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1440\" height=\"1800\" alt=\"a woman with long copper boho braids\" class=\"lazyload mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" id=\"mntl-sc-block-image_1-0\" src=\"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/bohobraids-5c15a4fbd65a4b3d8e733b44026dd8ef.webp\" title=\"bohobraids-5c15a4fbd65a4b3d8e733b44026dd8ef\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/bohobraids-5c15a4fbd65a4b3d8e733b44026dd8ef.webp\" width=\"1440\" height=\"1800\" class=\"img--noscript mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" alt=\"a woman with long copper boho braids\" title=\"bohobraids-5c15a4fbd65a4b3d8e733b44026dd8ef\"><\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption id=\"mntl-figure-caption_1-0\" class=\"comp mntl-figure-caption text-utility-100 figure-article-caption\"><span class=\"figure-article-caption-text\">@yathegod.<\/span><span class=\"figure-article-caption-owner\"><\/p>\n<p>@yathegod \/ Instagram<\/p>\n<p><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_6-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> Lynch is a big fan of boho braids. She stands by them at any length, but &#8220;I just love long hair, so anything past the butt is chef&#8217;s kiss,&#8221; she says. She regularly turns to them for her celebrity clients. &#8220;If they&#8217;re going on vacation, I love to add human hair to the ends of the braids&#8230; it gives it more of a flowy look,&#8221; she says.\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item_2-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item mntl-block\">\n<div id=\"list-marker_2-0\" class=\"comp list-marker\"><span class=\"list-marker__index\">02<\/span><span class=\"list-marker__total\">of 17<\/span><\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item__content_2-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item__content mntl-block\">\n<h2 id=\"mntl-sc-block_7-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-list-item-title\"><span class=\"mntl-sc-block-heading__text text-title-300\"> Rowed and Wavy <\/span><\/h2>\n<figure id=\"mntl-sc-block_8-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image--full-width figure-portrait figure-high-res\">\n<div class=\"figure-media\">\n<div class=\"img-placeholder\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"3024\" height=\"4032\" alt=\"Marsha Badger front of braids sewn\" class=\"lazyload mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" id=\"mntl-sc-block-image_2-0\" src=\"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/marshabadger-bef467d15db149ad82a156db8647c4fe.webp\" title=\"marshabadger-bef467d15db149ad82a156db8647c4fe\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/marshabadger-bef467d15db149ad82a156db8647c4fe.webp\" width=\"3024\" height=\"4032\" class=\"img--noscript mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" alt=\"Marsha Badger front of braids sewn\" title=\"marshabadger-bef467d15db149ad82a156db8647c4fe\"><\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption id=\"mntl-figure-caption_2-0\" class=\"comp mntl-figure-caption text-utility-100 figure-article-caption\"><span class=\"figure-article-caption-owner\"><\/p>\n<p>Marsha Badger<\/p>\n<p><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_9-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> If you&#8217;re looking for length and fullness without the fussiness of leave-out, go for a partial sew-in. &#8220;Just sew it on the back and then maybe have your hair braided in the front,&#8221; suggests Lynch. This style can be adorned with beads or cuffs to take it to the next level.\u00a0\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item_3-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item mntl-block\">\n<div id=\"list-marker_3-0\" class=\"comp list-marker\"><span class=\"list-marker__index\">03<\/span><span class=\"list-marker__total\">of 17<\/span><\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item__content_3-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item__content mntl-block\">\n<h2 id=\"mntl-sc-block_10-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-list-item-title\"><span class=\"mntl-sc-block-heading__text text-title-300\"> Straight Backs <\/span><\/h2>\n<figure id=\"mntl-sc-block_11-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image--full-width figure-portrait figure-high-res\">\n<div class=\"figure-media\">\n<div class=\"img-placeholder\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2000\" height=\"2501\" alt=\"model adut aketch with straightback braids\" class=\"lazyload mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" id=\"mntl-sc-block-image_3-0\" src=\"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/straightbacks-3543b5264195420f938904b56a041420.webp\" title=\"straightbacks-3543b5264195420f938904b56a041420\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/straightbacks-3543b5264195420f938904b56a041420.webp\" width=\"2000\" height=\"2501\" class=\"img--noscript mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" alt=\"model adut aketch with straightback braids\" title=\"straightbacks-3543b5264195420f938904b56a041420\"><\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption id=\"mntl-figure-caption_3-0\" class=\"comp mntl-figure-caption text-utility-100 figure-article-caption\"><span class=\"figure-article-caption-owner\"><\/p>\n<p>@adutaketch \/ Instagram<\/p>\n<p><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_12-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> Cornrows require no more maintenance than a satin scarf. Want it to make things even more comfortable? Skip the synthetic hair.\u00a0&#8220;I like to add human hair to my cornrows when I do them like from the nape down,&#8221; said Lynch.\u00a0\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item_4-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item mntl-block\">\n<div id=\"list-marker_4-0\" class=\"comp list-marker\"><span class=\"list-marker__index\">04<\/span><span class=\"list-marker__total\">of 17<\/span><\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item__content_4-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item__content mntl-block\">\n<h2 id=\"mntl-sc-block_13-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-list-item-title\"><span class=\"mntl-sc-block-heading__text text-title-300\"> Designed Cornrows <\/span><\/h2>\n<figure id=\"mntl-sc-block_14-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image--full-width figure-portrait figure-high-res\">\n<div class=\"figure-media\">\n<div class=\"img-placeholder\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2000\" height=\"2500\" alt=\"actor Storm Reid with intricately designed braids\" class=\"lazyload mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" id=\"mntl-sc-block-image_4-0\" src=\"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/428688104_18442697605010614_7284225755381636759_n-8c7e1151b94749d3b1ee66dfba6cb13d.webp\" title=\"428688104_18442697605010614_7284225755381636759_n-8c7e1151b94749d3b1ee66dfba6cb13d\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/428688104_18442697605010614_7284225755381636759_n-8c7e1151b94749d3b1ee66dfba6cb13d.webp\" width=\"2000\" height=\"2500\" class=\"img--noscript mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" alt=\"actor Storm Reid with intricately designed braids\" title=\"428688104_18442697605010614_7284225755381636759_n-8c7e1151b94749d3b1ee66dfba6cb13d\"><\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption id=\"mntl-figure-caption_4-0\" class=\"comp mntl-figure-caption text-utility-100 figure-article-caption\"><span class=\"figure-article-caption-owner\"><\/p>\n<p>@stormreid \/ Instagram<\/p>\n<p><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_15-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> Braids are ideal for beach getaways: Unlike other styles, they function well after being submerged in water. &#8220;Even while you&#8217;re on vacation you can always, you can swim in your braids. That&#8217;s the luxury,&#8221; says Lynch.\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item_5-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item mntl-block\">\n<div id=\"list-marker_5-0\" class=\"comp list-marker\"><span class=\"list-marker__index\">05<\/span><span class=\"list-marker__total\">of 17<\/span><\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item__content_5-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item__content mntl-block\">\n<h2 id=\"mntl-sc-block_16-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-list-item-title\"><span class=\"mntl-sc-block-heading__text text-title-300\"> Faux Locs <\/span><\/h2>\n<figure id=\"mntl-sc-block_17-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image--full-width figure-portrait figure-low-res\">\n<div class=\"figure-media\">\n<div class=\"img-placeholder\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"720\" height=\"900\" alt=\"woman with red faux locs\" class=\"lazyload mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" id=\"mntl-sc-block-image_5-0\" src=\"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/201471367_212266584086804_2045589255152785327_n-abd6d6f967614d1199ba01a3b3fce3b5.webp\" title=\"201471367_212266584086804_2045589255152785327_n-abd6d6f967614d1199ba01a3b3fce3b5\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/201471367_212266584086804_2045589255152785327_n-abd6d6f967614d1199ba01a3b3fce3b5.webp\" width=\"720\" height=\"900\" class=\"img--noscript mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" alt=\"woman with red faux locs\" title=\"201471367_212266584086804_2045589255152785327_n-abd6d6f967614d1199ba01a3b3fce3b5\"><\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption id=\"mntl-figure-caption_5-0\" class=\"comp mntl-figure-caption text-utility-100 figure-article-caption\"><span class=\"figure-article-caption-text\">@felicerosee.<\/span><span class=\"figure-article-caption-owner\"><\/p>\n<p>@felicerosee \/ Instagram<\/p>\n<p><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_18-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> The best part about faux locs is they get better with age, looking more natural as the sheen falls. Use them to experiment with different styles, like a half-up half-down.\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item_6-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item mntl-block\">\n<div id=\"list-marker_6-0\" class=\"comp list-marker\"><span class=\"list-marker__index\">06<\/span><span class=\"list-marker__total\">of 17<\/span><\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item__content_6-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item__content mntl-block\">\n<h2 id=\"mntl-sc-block_19-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-list-item-title\"><span class=\"mntl-sc-block-heading__text text-title-300\"> Stitch Braids <\/span><\/h2>\n<figure id=\"mntl-sc-block_20-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image--full-width figure-portrait figure-high-res\">\n<div class=\"figure-media\">\n<div class=\"img-placeholder\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1440\" height=\"1800\" alt=\"woman in a styling chair with straight back stitch braids\" class=\"lazyload mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" id=\"mntl-sc-block-image_6-0\" src=\"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/409214354_900859641440821_5635337839378771492_n-bb95810875e346a6ac06ffc6c327e865.webp\" title=\"409214354_900859641440821_5635337839378771492_n-bb95810875e346a6ac06ffc6c327e865\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/409214354_900859641440821_5635337839378771492_n-bb95810875e346a6ac06ffc6c327e865.webp\" width=\"1440\" height=\"1800\" class=\"img--noscript mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" alt=\"woman in a styling chair with straight back stitch braids\" title=\"409214354_900859641440821_5635337839378771492_n-bb95810875e346a6ac06ffc6c327e865\"><\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption id=\"mntl-figure-caption_6-0\" class=\"comp mntl-figure-caption text-utility-100 figure-article-caption\"><span class=\"figure-article-caption-text\">the real braid vixen.<\/span><span class=\"figure-article-caption-owner\"><\/p>\n<p>@therealbraidvixen \/ Instagram<\/p>\n<p><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_21-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> Stitch braids have all the charm of straightbacks with a little more interest. Toss some edge control in your carry-on and hit the road.\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item_7-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item mntl-block\">\n<div id=\"list-marker_7-0\" class=\"comp list-marker\"><span class=\"list-marker__index\">07<\/span><span class=\"list-marker__total\">of 17<\/span><\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item__content_7-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item__content mntl-block\">\n<h2 id=\"mntl-sc-block_22-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-list-item-title\"><span class=\"mntl-sc-block-heading__text text-title-300\"> Curly Sew-In <\/span><\/h2>\n<figure id=\"mntl-sc-block_23-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image--full-width figure-portrait figure-high-res\">\n<div class=\"figure-media\">\n<div class=\"img-placeholder\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2000\" height=\"2502\" alt=\"singer chloe bailey with a curly wig or sew-in style\" class=\"lazyload mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" id=\"mntl-sc-block-image_7-0\" src=\"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/360201819_169368529483647_6325018681577603123_n-0e4742a952944177ba1c3304015aaf89.webp\" title=\"360201819_169368529483647_6325018681577603123_n-0e4742a952944177ba1c3304015aaf89\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/360201819_169368529483647_6325018681577603123_n-0e4742a952944177ba1c3304015aaf89.webp\" width=\"2000\" height=\"2502\" class=\"img--noscript mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" alt=\"singer chloe bailey with a curly wig or sew-in style\" title=\"360201819_169368529483647_6325018681577603123_n-0e4742a952944177ba1c3304015aaf89\"><\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption id=\"mntl-figure-caption_7-0\" class=\"comp mntl-figure-caption text-utility-100 figure-article-caption\"><span class=\"figure-article-caption-owner\"><\/p>\n<p>@chloebailey \/ Instagram<\/p>\n<p><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_24-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> Sew-ins are especially vacation-ready if you switch up your texture. Lynch says with a curly sew-in, &#8220;You can mist it with some water and leave-in conditioner and go.&#8221;\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item_8-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item mntl-block\">\n<div id=\"list-marker_8-0\" class=\"comp list-marker\"><span class=\"list-marker__index\">08<\/span><span class=\"list-marker__total\">of 17<\/span><\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item__content_8-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item__content mntl-block\">\n<h2 id=\"mntl-sc-block_25-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-list-item-title\"><span class=\"mntl-sc-block-heading__text text-title-300\"> Crotchet Twists <\/span><\/h2>\n<figure id=\"mntl-sc-block_26-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image--full-width figure-portrait figure-high-res\">\n<div class=\"figure-media\">\n<div class=\"img-placeholder\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1080\" height=\"1349\" alt='Ziggy Mambo Twist 30\"' class=\"lazyload mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" id=\"mntl-sc-block-image_8-0\" src=\"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/240475683_1462451564153316_4648541504504557135_n-91a834c201314c7794b5d8966c9cb3a5.webp\" title=\"240475683_1462451564153316_4648541504504557135_n-91a834c201314c7794b5d8966c9cb3a5\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/240475683_1462451564153316_4648541504504557135_n-91a834c201314c7794b5d8966c9cb3a5.webp\" width=\"1080\" height=\"1349\" class=\"img--noscript mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" alt='Ziggy Mambo Twist 30\"' title=\"240475683_1462451564153316_4648541504504557135_n-91a834c201314c7794b5d8966c9cb3a5\"><\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption id=\"mntl-figure-caption_8-0\" class=\"comp mntl-figure-caption text-utility-100 figure-article-caption\"><span class=\"figure-article-caption-text\">crochet twists.<\/span><span class=\"figure-article-caption-owner\"><\/p>\n<p>samira.bem<\/p>\n<p><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_27-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> Crotchet styles offer a quick transformation. Loop some braids or twists into your hair and head out worry-free.\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item_9-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item mntl-block\">\n<div id=\"list-marker_9-0\" class=\"comp list-marker\"><span class=\"list-marker__index\">09<\/span><span class=\"list-marker__total\">of 17<\/span><\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item__content_9-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item__content mntl-block\">\n<h2 id=\"mntl-sc-block_28-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-list-item-title\"><span class=\"mntl-sc-block-heading__text text-title-300\"> Long Solo Braid <\/span><\/h2>\n<figure id=\"mntl-sc-block_29-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image--full-width figure-portrait figure-high-res\">\n<div class=\"figure-media\">\n<div class=\"img-placeholder\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1440\" height=\"1780\" alt=\"Zendaya Ursula Stephen Braid\" class=\"lazyload mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" id=\"mntl-sc-block-image_9-0\" src=\"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/ursulastepheninstagramzendaya-b571fb3c2bf7440f90f2b790aa1d9574.webp\" title=\"ursulastepheninstagramzendaya-b571fb3c2bf7440f90f2b790aa1d9574\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/ursulastepheninstagramzendaya-b571fb3c2bf7440f90f2b790aa1d9574.webp\" width=\"1440\" height=\"1780\" class=\"img--noscript mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" alt=\"Zendaya Ursula Stephen Braid\" title=\"ursulastepheninstagramzendaya-b571fb3c2bf7440f90f2b790aa1d9574\"><\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption id=\"mntl-figure-caption_9-0\" class=\"comp mntl-figure-caption text-utility-100 figure-article-caption\"><span class=\"figure-article-caption-text\">Ursula Stephen.<\/span><span class=\"figure-article-caption-owner\"><\/p>\n<p>Ursula Stephen<\/p>\n<p><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_30-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> &#8220;Zendaya&#8217;s long braid is an ideal protective summer vacation hairstyle because it&#8217;s both stylish and practical,&#8221; Stephen tells us. &#8220;It keeps hair secure and tangle-free, making it a convenient, polished look that transitions seamlessly from casual day outings to evening events.&#8221; That kind of versatility is perfect for a summer getaway.\u00a0Lynch is also a fan, adding: &#8220;A braided ponytail is really pretty.&#8221;\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item_10-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item mntl-block\">\n<div id=\"list-marker_10-0\" class=\"comp list-marker\"><span class=\"list-marker__index\">10<\/span><span class=\"list-marker__total\">of 17<\/span><\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item__content_10-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item__content mntl-block\">\n<h2 id=\"mntl-sc-block_31-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-list-item-title\"><span class=\"mntl-sc-block-heading__text text-title-300\"> Braided Top Knot <\/span><\/h2>\n<figure id=\"mntl-sc-block_32-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image--full-width figure-portrait figure-high-res\">\n<div class=\"figure-media\">\n<div class=\"img-placeholder\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1500\" height=\"1875\" alt=\"Byrdie social editor Jasmine Phillips with her braids piled into a top knot\" class=\"lazyload mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" id=\"mntl-sc-block-image_10-0\" src=\"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/452625884_1866812630474467_1737787850695847446_n-13999d753e6a43469f086f18d269841b.webp\" title=\"452625884_1866812630474467_1737787850695847446_n-13999d753e6a43469f086f18d269841b\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/452625884_1866812630474467_1737787850695847446_n-13999d753e6a43469f086f18d269841b.webp\" width=\"1500\" height=\"1875\" class=\"img--noscript mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" alt=\"Byrdie social editor Jasmine Phillips with her braids piled into a top knot\" title=\"452625884_1866812630474467_1737787850695847446_n-13999d753e6a43469f086f18d269841b\"><\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption id=\"mntl-figure-caption_10-0\" class=\"comp mntl-figure-caption text-utility-100 figure-article-caption\"><span class=\"figure-article-caption-owner\"><\/p>\n<p>@jasminenicholle \/ Instagram<\/p>\n<p><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_33-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> Lynch loves the simplicity of a braided top knot. &#8220;You don&#8217;t have to worry about anything,&#8221; she says. Pile up your braids into an elegant heap and cast aside your worries.\u00a0\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item_11-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item mntl-block\">\n<div id=\"list-marker_11-0\" class=\"comp list-marker\"><span class=\"list-marker__index\">11<\/span><span class=\"list-marker__total\">of 17<\/span><\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item__content_11-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item__content mntl-block\">\n<h2 id=\"mntl-sc-block_34-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-list-item-title\"><span class=\"mntl-sc-block-heading__text text-title-300\"> Ombr\u00e9 Braids <\/span><\/h2>\n<figure id=\"mntl-sc-block_35-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image--full-width figure-portrait figure-high-res\">\n<div class=\"figure-media\">\n<div class=\"img-placeholder\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1500\" height=\"1874\" alt=\"rear view of a woman's head with long ombre french curl braids\" class=\"lazyload mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" id=\"mntl-sc-block-image_11-0\" src=\"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/ombraids-872ebb9c46034264a31698b36a5d5121.webp\" title=\"ombraids-872ebb9c46034264a31698b36a5d5121\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/ombraids-872ebb9c46034264a31698b36a5d5121.webp\" width=\"1500\" height=\"1874\" class=\"img--noscript mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" alt=\"rear view of a woman's head with long ombre french curl braids\" title=\"ombraids-872ebb9c46034264a31698b36a5d5121\"><\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption id=\"mntl-figure-caption_11-0\" class=\"comp mntl-figure-caption text-utility-100 figure-article-caption\"><span class=\"figure-article-caption-owner\"><\/p>\n<p>@micaelaverrelien \/ Instagram<\/p>\n<p><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_36-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> Protective styles are a great way to experiment with color, and a vacation is the perfect time to slip some into your strands. Start with something subtle like a honey brown or go bold and bright. &#8220;I love adding color and accessories to make your braids pop,&#8221; says Kimble.\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item_12-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item mntl-block\">\n<div id=\"list-marker_12-0\" class=\"comp list-marker\"><span class=\"list-marker__index\">12<\/span><span class=\"list-marker__total\">of 17<\/span><\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item__content_12-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item__content mntl-block\">\n<h2 id=\"mntl-sc-block_37-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-list-item-title\"><span class=\"mntl-sc-block-heading__text text-title-300\"> Unfinished Ends <\/span><\/h2>\n<figure id=\"mntl-sc-block_38-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image--full-width figure-portrait figure-low-res\">\n<div class=\"figure-media\">\n<div class=\"img-placeholder\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"711\" height=\"945\" alt=\"model joran rand with box braid with unfinished ends\" class=\"lazyload mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" id=\"mntl-sc-block-image_12-0\" src=\"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/bluntendsbraid-6b36e2e6594d44a9860efc4d065ede3d.webp\" title=\"bluntendsbraid-6b36e2e6594d44a9860efc4d065ede3d\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/bluntendsbraid-6b36e2e6594d44a9860efc4d065ede3d.webp\" width=\"711\" height=\"945\" class=\"img--noscript mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" alt=\"model joran rand with box braid with unfinished ends\" title=\"bluntendsbraid-6b36e2e6594d44a9860efc4d065ede3d\"><\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption id=\"mntl-figure-caption_12-0\" class=\"comp mntl-figure-caption text-utility-100 figure-article-caption\"><span class=\"figure-article-caption-text\">Jordan Rand.<\/span><span class=\"figure-article-caption-owner\"><\/p>\n<p>@jordan_rand \/ Instagram<\/p>\n<p><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_39-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> Skip the boiling water and lighters and allow the ends of your braids to do their own thing. Keep things from getting too messy by adding rubber bands to the end. Stick to the clear or get jazzy with a fun color.\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item_13-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item mntl-block\">\n<div id=\"list-marker_13-0\" class=\"comp list-marker\"><span class=\"list-marker__index\">13<\/span><span class=\"list-marker__total\">of 17<\/span><\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item__content_13-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item__content mntl-block\">\n<h2 id=\"mntl-sc-block_40-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-list-item-title\"><span class=\"mntl-sc-block-heading__text text-title-300\"> Fun Fairy Knots <\/span><\/h2>\n<figure id=\"mntl-sc-block_41-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image--full-width figure-portrait figure-high-res\">\n<div class=\"figure-media\">\n<div class=\"img-placeholder\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1080\" height=\"1350\" alt=\"Fairy knots\" class=\"lazyload mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" id=\"mntl-sc-block-image_13-0\" src=\"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/knots-7ecad70fa083415ab8a10ec1187fabb7.webp\" title=\"knots-7ecad70fa083415ab8a10ec1187fabb7\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/knots-7ecad70fa083415ab8a10ec1187fabb7.webp\" width=\"1080\" height=\"1350\" class=\"img--noscript mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" alt=\"Fairy knots\" title=\"knots-7ecad70fa083415ab8a10ec1187fabb7\"><\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption id=\"mntl-figure-caption_13-0\" class=\"comp mntl-figure-caption text-utility-100 figure-article-caption\"><span class=\"figure-article-caption-text\">@imanogundeko.<\/span><span class=\"figure-article-caption-owner\"><\/p>\n<p>@imanogundeko<\/p>\n<p><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_42-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> Adding fewer knots in your hair means fewer parts, making things much easier to keep up with. Slick things back with water, leave-in conditioner, and hair gel, and be on your way.\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item_14-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item mntl-block\">\n<div id=\"list-marker_14-0\" class=\"comp list-marker\"><span class=\"list-marker__index\">14<\/span><span class=\"list-marker__total\">of 17<\/span><\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item__content_14-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item__content mntl-block\">\n<h2 id=\"mntl-sc-block_43-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-list-item-title\"><span class=\"mntl-sc-block-heading__text text-title-300\"> Micro Goddess Braids <\/span><\/h2>\n<figure id=\"mntl-sc-block_44-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image--full-width figure-portrait figure-high-res\">\n<div class=\"figure-media\">\n<div class=\"img-placeholder\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1500\" height=\"1875\" alt=\"woman with red micro braids in a lob\" class=\"lazyload mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" id=\"mntl-sc-block-image_14-0\" src=\"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/398404809_1129958315054879_5879093751225820643_n1-5739182b8b37432c946c8ce8fdb506e0.webp\" title=\"398404809_1129958315054879_5879093751225820643_n1-5739182b8b37432c946c8ce8fdb506e0\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/398404809_1129958315054879_5879093751225820643_n1-5739182b8b37432c946c8ce8fdb506e0.webp\" width=\"1500\" height=\"1875\" class=\"img--noscript mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" alt=\"woman with red micro braids in a lob\" title=\"398404809_1129958315054879_5879093751225820643_n1-5739182b8b37432c946c8ce8fdb506e0\"><\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption id=\"mntl-figure-caption_14-0\" class=\"comp mntl-figure-caption text-utility-100 figure-article-caption\"><span class=\"figure-article-caption-owner\"><\/p>\n<p>@rahelbrhane_ \/ Instagram<\/p>\n<p><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_45-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> Tiny braids may require a long time in the chair, but they are worth the wait. These wispy tendrils look amazing. They can be easily cared for, too: Scrunch them up with your favorite mouse and detangling tool nightly.\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item_15-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item mntl-block\">\n<div id=\"list-marker_15-0\" class=\"comp list-marker\"><span class=\"list-marker__index\">15<\/span><span class=\"list-marker__total\">of 17<\/span><\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item__content_15-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item__content mntl-block\">\n<h2 id=\"mntl-sc-block_46-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-list-item-title\"><span class=\"mntl-sc-block-heading__text text-title-300\"> Space Buns <\/span><\/h2>\n<figure id=\"mntl-sc-block_47-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image--full-width figure-portrait figure-high-res\">\n<div class=\"figure-media\">\n<div class=\"img-placeholder\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1440\" height=\"1800\" alt=\"women with her hair in Space Buns\" class=\"lazyload mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" id=\"mntl-sc-block-image_15-0\" src=\"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/293548637_370713335168008_8569753927638093647_n-21b12b97d83542a796fb639604b6d8a9.webp\" title=\"293548637_370713335168008_8569753927638093647_n-21b12b97d83542a796fb639604b6d8a9\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/293548637_370713335168008_8569753927638093647_n-21b12b97d83542a796fb639604b6d8a9.webp\" width=\"1440\" height=\"1800\" class=\"img--noscript mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" alt=\"women with her hair in Space Buns\" title=\"293548637_370713335168008_8569753927638093647_n-21b12b97d83542a796fb639604b6d8a9\"><\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption id=\"mntl-figure-caption_15-0\" class=\"comp mntl-figure-caption text-utility-100 figure-article-caption\"><span class=\"figure-article-caption-text\">auree fabienne.<\/span><span class=\"figure-article-caption-owner\"><\/p>\n<p>@aureefabienne \/ Instagram<\/p>\n<p><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_48-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> Add some extra hair to your space buns to tuck your own hair away. Keep out some baby hair to play with or slick everything back.\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item_16-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item mntl-block\">\n<div id=\"list-marker_16-0\" class=\"comp list-marker\"><span class=\"list-marker__index\">16<\/span><span class=\"list-marker__total\">of 17<\/span><\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item__content_16-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item__content mntl-block\">\n<h2 id=\"mntl-sc-block_49-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-list-item-title\"><span class=\"mntl-sc-block-heading__text text-title-300\"> Jumbo Twists <\/span><\/h2>\n<figure id=\"mntl-sc-block_50-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image--full-width figure-portrait figure-high-res\">\n<div class=\"figure-media\">\n<div class=\"img-placeholder\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1440\" height=\"1799\" alt=\"woman with jumbo twists\" class=\"lazyload mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" id=\"mntl-sc-block-image_16-0\" src=\"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/228292321_1346185812445681_7692396520654514746_n-cd58ee018bd54779b5c624edfae3a32d.webp\" title=\"228292321_1346185812445681_7692396520654514746_n-cd58ee018bd54779b5c624edfae3a32d\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/228292321_1346185812445681_7692396520654514746_n-cd58ee018bd54779b5c624edfae3a32d.webp\" width=\"1440\" height=\"1799\" class=\"img--noscript mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" alt=\"woman with jumbo twists\" title=\"228292321_1346185812445681_7692396520654514746_n-cd58ee018bd54779b5c624edfae3a32d\"><\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption id=\"mntl-figure-caption_16-0\" class=\"comp mntl-figure-caption text-utility-100 figure-article-caption\"><span class=\"figure-article-caption-text\">felice rose.<\/span><span class=\"figure-article-caption-owner\"><\/p>\n<p>@felicerosee \/ Instagram<\/p>\n<p><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_51-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> The larger the parts, the easier your hair will be to complete and maintain. These might not last through eight weeks, but they&#8217;ll give you several stylish days during a long weekend getaway.\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item_17-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item mntl-block\">\n<div id=\"list-marker_17-0\" class=\"comp list-marker\"><span class=\"list-marker__index\">17<\/span><span class=\"list-marker__total\">of 17<\/span><\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item__content_17-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item__content mntl-block\">\n<h2 id=\"mntl-sc-block_52-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-list-item-title\"><span class=\"mntl-sc-block-heading__text text-title-300\"> Fulani Braids <\/span><\/h2>\n<figure id=\"mntl-sc-block_53-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image--full-width figure-portrait figure-high-res\">\n<div class=\"figure-media\">\n<div class=\"img-placeholder\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1080\" height=\"1349\" alt=\"woman in golden light with Fulani Braids\" class=\"lazyload mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" id=\"mntl-sc-block-image_17-0\" src=\"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/44000110_340726883401805_6778006002712420966_n-346f732604fd4589a21bcdbc56cc7e73.webp\" title=\"44000110_340726883401805_6778006002712420966_n-346f732604fd4589a21bcdbc56cc7e73\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/44000110_340726883401805_6778006002712420966_n-346f732604fd4589a21bcdbc56cc7e73.webp\" width=\"1080\" height=\"1349\" class=\"img--noscript mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" alt=\"woman in golden light with Fulani Braids\" title=\"44000110_340726883401805_6778006002712420966_n-346f732604fd4589a21bcdbc56cc7e73\"><\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption id=\"mntl-figure-caption_17-0\" class=\"comp mntl-figure-caption text-utility-100 figure-article-caption\"><span class=\"figure-article-caption-text\">auree fabienne.<\/span><span class=\"figure-article-caption-owner\"><\/p>\n<p>@aureefabienne \/ Instagram<\/p>\n<p><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_54-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> Fulani braids eat every time. They&#8217;re classic and give you two styles to work with.\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p> Source URL: https:\/\/www.byrdie.com\/protective-styles-for-vacation-8671606<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>@jasminenicholle \/ Instagram Nothing ruins a vacation more than a mad dash to sort out your strands\u2014so a pre-vacay appointment for a low-maintenance protective style is a must. An effortless protective style allows you to spend your time snorkeling in the sea or swatting a pickleball instead of panicking about lifting lace or fried edges. 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