Locs, Bantu knots, all-back… five non-extension styles for African virgin hair
African virgin hair has one of the most versatile hair textures. The textures range firm Afro, kinky , dry, spongy, soft , fine, coarse and wiry. African virgin hair is hair which has not relaxed. That is hair that hair relaxers have not been applied to alter the texture and appearance.
African virgin hair can be nurtured with a low budget because most of the ingredients that upscale the health and quality of the hair are natural. Shea butter, water, olive oil, aloe Vera are some of the basic hair maintenance ingredients for African virgin hair.
The nut is that grooming African hair is a daunting task. African hair requires commitment and ample time for attention.
Among other races, African hair grows the slowest. This is a battle for women especially in their quest to have long grown hairs.
Likewise, even when styling the hair women have to be strategic because a little neglect can trigger frizzness, breakage and stunted growth.
In a nutshell, less is more for the African virgin hair when styling is concerned. Less stylish hair techniques enhance the beauty of the hair .
Here are five simple non-extension African virgin hair styles for women. These styles are also protective to keep the hair’s nutrients, especially moisture. Protective hairstyles simply shut the hair off from manipulation as the strands are tucked.
Weaving aka All Back or cornrows
Cornrow or All Back is a protective style and can last for a maximum of two weeks. All back allows women to wear wigs . Make sure to avoid tight weaving to avoid loss of hair especially at the front base.
Bantu knots
Bantu knots entail creating mini buns with the hair. It’s a creative hair style and unique; not many adults would be bold to pull out this style. Bantu nuts have a youthful appeal
Bun
Styling African virgin hair into a bun is a plus too. It can be a single big bun, or partitioned into two buns or even three. A new look to the bun style is to add a fringe. This can be less than ten strands of twists. Be creative with the bun styling!
Two strand Twists
Two strands twists always look amazing on made African Virgin hair. It is the conventional style for the hair type . Aside from being beautiful, two strands twists are durable. It can be styled with side weaving.
Locs
Whether temporal or permanent, locs can be achieved without adding extensions. Locs are more of a lasting style than flexible styles.
In fact, locs can be a permanent style lasting to years and even decades. The kinkier the virgin hair, the more suitable for locs.