Your Basic Guide to Protective Styling With Extensions; What Hair Should You Use?

For someone who's new to protective styling, it can be pretty intimidating finding the right products to meet your needs.

We've put together a list of extensions that can be used for protective styling. If you require more information, feel free to send us an email at marketing@clorebeauty.com.

Classic and iconic looks; you can never go wrong with these staples. It is best to use kanekelon braiding hair (most people perfer pre-stretched to save time). Depending on how thick/long you'd like for your style to be, it is best to use between 2-6 packs of hair.

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Passion twists are a fan fave! Not only does this style provide protection, it is also very lightweight and full. A bonus is the quickness of this style; it'll only take 2-4 hours to complete. We recommend 4-6 packs depending on your desired thickness!

On Sale From $5.99

If you're looking for a quick curly/coily look without using your natural hair, this is the best option for you. Doing a fro or half up hald down style with crochet curls is super easy; all you have to do is cornrow your base and crochet the pieces in. 4-6 packs of this hair should do!

Butterfly locs are for the girlies/guys who prefer a style with demension and flair. You can acheive this style using 5 packs of Water Wave crochet braid and 1 pack of Springy Afro Twist.

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Outre X-Pression Twisted Up - 3X Springy Afro Twist 24" (Right)

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Use a braiding gel such as Ebin Newyork Braid Formula Lockn Pomade Conditioning Gel [Super] to perfect your parts and create a long lasting style.

For a "Goddess/Bohemian" look, use bulk hair to ehance your style!