For every black woman who lives in a cold environment, this is protective style season. Sometimes, we’re so quick to put our hair in braids, twists or a weave that we don’t take the proper steps to make sure our hair can withstand weeks of neglect and low-maintenance care. If you’re not paying attention to what you do to your hair pre-protective styling, you need to follow these three steps immediately.

How do you protect your hair during protective styling season? Let us know in the comments below!

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