Natural Hairstyle with Clip Ins! 🌸

Hey everyone! Following up on my clip-in pictorial, I wanted to share even more about why I absolutely adore using clip-ins for my natural hair, especially when it comes to keeping it healthy and preventing dreaded hair breakage at the crown. It’s a common struggle for many of us with natural hair, and protective styles like using clip-ins can be a game-changer. One of the biggest benefits of a style like the one I shared is that it minimizes manipulation of your own hair. When you constantly style and touch your hair, especially around the delicate crown area, it can lead to thinning and breakage. By having your natural hair braided down or twisted away, and then adding clip-ins, you're giving your strands a much-needed break. This is why I always emphasize the importance of having a good 'leave out to cover clip ins' properly – it's not just for aesthetics but also about protecting your edges and the hair around your part! When choosing clip-ins, quality truly matters. While I love my HerGivenHair ones, you want to look for clip-ins that closely match your natural hair texture, whether it's kinky, coily, or curly. A good match makes the 'seamless blend' I talked about so much easier to achieve. Don't be afraid to try different brands until you find your perfect match. And remember, washing and conditioning your clip-ins, just like your natural hair, will keep them looking fresh and help them blend even better. For my pictorial, you saw I created 'two medium sized braids in the front' and later 'braided the leave out with clip ins for a braid out effect'. This technique is fantastic for blending and adding volume. But beyond just styling, let’s talk about keeping your own hair healthy underneath. Before installing clip-ins for a protective style, make sure your hair is clean, conditioned, and moisturized. Paying extra attention to your scalp and the hair at your crown with nourishing oils or leave-in conditioners can really make a difference in preventing breakage. And for my fellow natural hair enthusiasts, especially those navigating the journey of natural hairstyles for Black women over 50, these tips are even more crucial. As our hair matures, it can become more delicate and prone to dryness. Protective styles with clip-ins offer a beautiful way to maintain length, volume, and versatility without over-manipulating your own hair. Always remember to gently remove your clip-ins, moisturize your hair underneath, and give your scalp a good massage. Sometimes, even just letting your hair breathe for a few days between protective styles can do wonders for preventing that stubborn hair breakage at the crown. It's all about finding what works best for your hair and loving the journey!