7 Protective Style Trends the Fashion Crowd Can't Stop Wearing for Summer

Say goodbye to frizzy cornrows with the help of this lightweight foam mousse to combat frizz while adding volume, shine, and a soft hold for the extended wear of your protective style. The mousse is crafted from a blend of nourishing ingredients, including monoi oil to promote shine and moisture and shea butter to restore your strands. All of that is underlined by its beautiful fruity, fresh fragrance featuring notes of exotic frangipani, citrus, coconut water, tuberose, and sandalwood. 

While it appears that Randolph had the pearls cornrowed into her hair, a similar look can be achieved by slipping a pearl hairpin in at the root. This one from modern luxury hair accessory brand Lelet NY is crafted using eye-catching multi-sized imitation pearls and gold plating for a sleek, minimalistic touch.

Making sure your hair receives the moisture in needs to remain healthy is key to extending the wear of your chosen style. Carol's Daughter offers a number of amazing products for braids, but their 7 Oil Blend Hair & Scalp Oil is among my favorites. Made from castor oil to target weak, breakage-prone hair, this product keeps the scalp moisturized and your curls strong while in a protective style.

I love to use TGIN's Honey Whip Hydrating Mousseo to fight frizz and add moisture where I need it, whether my curls are out or in a protective style. Infused with raw honey, agave nectar, and coconut oil, this mousse is how I revive my hair. After you use this on your braids, keep it on the counter for all your styling needs, from roller sets to wash and go's. 

I'm a big believer in the idea that finding a good paddle brush can completely transform your hair game. Pattern's best-selling paddle brush uses flexible, heat-resistant bristles to guide and detangle all hair types into stretched, finished styles without hitting a snag. It also has an incredibly easy-to-clean matte handle to help prevent the brush from slipping and sliding in your hands when using hair product.

Place a small amount of this pomade in your hands, rub them together, and then gently work the product into your damp or dry hair to moisturize and smooth away frizz and edges while soothing an itchy scalp. Carol's Daughter Mimosa Hair Honey Shine Pomade is made with rosemary oil, shea, and cocoa butter—hair ingredients that nourish and soften all hair types.

I may not be able to tell you which shade of blonde to use for your braids, but I can point you toward a way to refresh them for weeks after they've been put in. If you've read my previous natural hair stories, you know how in love I am with this micellar-based dry shampoo alternative by Sunday II Sunday. Ideal for curls and coils, this rinse targets scalp scalps that are flaky, dry, oily, or have buildup with a formula that uses green tea extract, apple cider vinegar, and micellar water.

It's all in the title. Living Proof's No Frizz Instant De-Frizzer is a dry conditioning spray that tames up to 92% off frizz by replenishing your hair's natural oils and restoring softness, smoothness, and shine. Its unique formula features a powerful mix of amaranth seed extract, biomimetic five-oil blend, and a high-gloss emolliment.

Did you know that NuMe, a brand known mainly for its highly effective3 hot styling tools, has a line of stylish accessories? I'm obsessed with their function and stylish Safety Pin Hair Clips. They can be placed wherever you'd like, gripping the hair without budging until they're removed. Plus, they're large and strong enough to actually hold the chunky sections of your protective style. 

You didn't think I would let you go without another great hair clip option, did you? These by Salocy are smaller than the previously mentioned NuMe Hair Clips but still pack a style punch. Available in both gold and silver, these safety pin hair accessories are mainly made from durable premium metal.

I swear by this gel by SheaMoisture to keep my edges in check for hours on end. Enriched with shea butter, peppermint, and natural flaxseed hair oil, the paraben-free edge control gel provides long-lasting hold and frizz control. If you have dark brown or black hair like me, rest easy iknowing that it dries completely clear.

Every protective style deserves a lightweight and durable rat tail comb. These from Leinuosen are crafted from celcon and stainless steel, using anti-static and heat-resistant technology to add luster and shine to dull hair. If you're doing your passion twists at home, it's good to have these on hand to create smooth, clean parts and bases.

Do you need to stock up on bobby pins? This pack by Heliums has got you covered on Amazon for just $4. Available in 11 colors to match almost ever hair color, each pack contains 48 bobby pins made from durable, high-grade, nick-free material and designed with a 2-inch wavy structure for hold.