{"id":2017613,"date":"2026-06-29T15:20:45","date_gmt":"2026-06-29T12:20:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/?p=2017613"},"modified":"2026-06-29T15:20:45","modified_gmt":"2026-06-29T12:20:45","slug":"doechii-just-co-signed-one-of-the-seasons-hottest-protective-styles","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/?p=2017613","title":{"rendered":"Doechii Just Co-Signed One Of The Season\u2019s Hottest Protective Styles"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Doechii Just Co-Signed One Of The Season\u2019s Hottest Protective Styles<\/h1>\n<\/div>\n
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Since bursting onto the scene about three years ago, Doechii has quickly established herself as something of a modern protective style icon. Think the braids that connected her<\/a> to her dancers on The Late Show With Stephen Colbert<\/em>; the braids and finger waves<\/a> she wore to the 2025 Grammy Awards; and her cornrows<\/a> adorned with \u201870s-esque beads at NPR\u2019s Tiny Desk, to name a few. And at the 2026 BET Awards, the performer unveiled another entry in the Doechii Hair Hall of Fame: A cascading faux-locs updo.<\/p>\n

For the June 28 event, held in Los Angeles, the \u201cAlter Ego\u201d rapper hit the red carpet with burgundy curls piled atop her head, in what appeared to be an oversized bun cleaved right down the center \u2014 creating something of a \u201csexy space bun<\/a>\u201d effect. Hairstylist Matthew<\/a> left out plenty of hair at the front for face framing, and at the base of that hair, the performer\u2019s faux locs were on full, beautiful display.<\/p>\n

The hairstyle\u2019s earthy, sensual vibes were a perfect match for the star\u2019s dress: A crochet halter gown from DSquared\u2019s spring\/summer 2006 collection, styled by Sam Woolf.<\/p>\n

While technically not braided, the upswept protective \u2018do still falls right in line with the recent trend of braided updos<\/a>, which have become a style of choice amongst celebs like Keke Palmer, Kerry Washington, and Chase Infiniti. And their rising popularity makes perfect sense: As hairstylist Rashuna Durham told TZR<\/em><\/a>, braided updos are \u201cboth practical and elevated, making them perfect for summer events, vacations, and everyday wear.\u201d<\/p>\n

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