Protective Style: Relaxed But Twisted

I know this was worn to a movie premeire, but this is cute do even for running errands on Saturday. I would probably do the front a little differently. I don't think I look all that great with a middle part. I think it would work best on freshly washed and flatironed hair or on a rollerwrap.

• Flat iron entire head first (optional if you are minimizing heat usage).
• Part hair in the middle and pull out two 1/2-inch pieces of hair to frame the face.
• Tie the rest of the hair into a low ponytail then separate the ponytail into two sections.
  Take right section and separate again. Twist one piece and use pins to secure to head.
• Wrap the second piece around the first and pin to head, creating a bun.
• Repeat on left side.

Protective Style: Classic 1940s Do with Modern Edge

The first time I saw this online, I immediately loved it! Perfect for a rollerset. I look forward to duplicating it one day soon!

• Part hair heavy to left or right side.
• For the bun, first pull hair into a low pony tail.
• To create the illusion of extra full long hair wrap a coiling foam piece around ponytail.
• Take strands of hair and wrap around the foam, pinning each strand randomly into both the actual foam and your hair.
• Keep it tight but a little messy for a sexy feel.

Protective Style: Cute Messy Updo

This style is perfect for a braidout or a rollerset. It's a great way to add a day or two to your do before you wash.

• The night before, braid hair or dry roll hair to get soft wavy texture.
• Beginning at the top of your head, pull back hair section-by-section in the shape of a half moon to create a pompadour. Use the width of your brow to measure how far the pompadour should spread (the width is generally from 3/4 of the way into each brow).
  Loosely twist and pin the sections of the pompadour to the top of your head and smooth the front lightly, using a teasing brush.
• Lightly slick sides back and start pinning hair directly into a "Mohawk" running down the back of your head. Twist and pin random pieces to create different textures.
• Finally, at the bottom section, make two ponytails side by side.
• Wrap and twist ponytails lightly into semi loose low buns, using bobby pins and hair pins to secure for an edgy modern look.

Protective Style: The Ever-Popular Bun

When people begin to think of protective styling, the ever-popular bun is usually at the top of everyone's list. On LHCF, there are a couple of bunning challenges...one to last for a whole year. Unfortunately, I can't bun for a whole year. I can barely bun for a whole week....I'd go hairstyle crazy! I love to change my hair almost as frequently as I change my clothes (LOL). But there is definite value to bunning and for my niko's cousins that can do it for that long, I salute you!

To keep you motivated, here are some buns I like...

One of the best bunners out there is my fellow LHCFer, DLewis. Her blog is full of ideas on different ways to wear your buns. It's hard to get totally bored bunning with her ideas.

There are days when I love the sleekness of buns. I feel regal and sophisticated, especially with a sleek outfit, perfectly applied makeup, the right jewelry and big ol' sunglasses (smile).

No autographs please! LOL