If there is one attribute that is considered unique and special to the black woman, it is our curly afro hair. The afro hair, or type 4 hair as it is often called, is characterized by tight coils, and though it may look strong, it is the weakest hair type, making it quite prone to breakage.
Because of its fragility, all black women practice protective styling. These styles help with hair length retention and manipulation of fragile hair strands.
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All year round, we switch between extension braids, twists, cornrows, and various hairstyles to protect our hair.
However, at some point, you get tired of the same repetitive styles, don’t you? Well, that is because you have not tried short kinky.
Short Kinky Extensions
You must have seen this hairstyle: beautiful short twists that look like dreads. Yes, that is short and kinky. Short kinky is made with either ‘Marley’ hair or kinky extensions. These extensions are made of rigid wool-like material that mimics the natural hair of a black woman.
Most hair brands have a kinky extension line, and they all come in different sizes, some fuller than others, and the price of each extension differs according to their sizes. The Kinky extension is versatile; it can be made into long or short braids or twists.
It is used to make a lot of loc styles and various other natural-looking hairstyles, but the most beloved of all is the short kinky.
Short Kinky and Its Versatility
Whether braids or twists, this protective hairstyle can be styled in many ways, giving you an option between various looks. The style is also durable as it can be worn for a very long time (2-3 months with regular touchups and washes), unlike normal extension braids that get worn out within a month.
The best part about this hairdo is that it is pretty painless and very lightweight, so if you are the kind that dreads the scalp pain and heaviness of a new hairdo, look no further.
This hairdo is appropriate for women of all ages, whether young or old. Like braids, you can always spice up your short kinky with colorful hair clips, bands, and cowries, and the much younger crowd (Kids) can use colorful rubber bands.
This style can be made in any African salon around you, or if you have the incredible superpower to make your hair, it can be done at home.
However, it would help if you kept in mind that, like any other hairstyle, taking down short kinky could be an undesirable chore. You may need the help of your hairdresser to take it down, especially if you have had the twists in for an extended period.
Short kinky is a splendid option for people always on the run. It gives a wide range of styling options, giving you a gorgeous look with each one. Not only is it beautiful, but it is easy to maintain, is both playful and professional, and is quite durable. You definitely should try them out.
