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~~~ 101 PROTECTIVE Styles ~~~
ETA: It seems Essence has removed or moved most of these photos, so I've updated the links.
I came up with this list some days ago and figured I'd share it with y'all. Pretty please add to the list ... It's not quite one hundred and one (I think) but hopefully it gets there.
****** Thanks to FindingMe, rhlong, Conqueror_aka, Justkiya and others for their great additions.  !
Since protective styling helps with length retention, I figure this compilation will be useful for many of us who are trying to reach our length goals ... and who get stuck in a style rut. 
SLEEK & SIMPLE (for long hair, some for short/med hair):
- Classic Bun ( http://photos.essence.com/galleries/...ns/image/34621)
- Bun w/ Sideswept Bang ( http://photos.essence.com/galleries/updos_/image/8861)
- Bun w/ Chopsticks
- Bunned Pigtails
- Chignon ( http://z.about.com/d/beauty/1/0/f/E/chignon7.JPG, http://photos.essence.com/galleries/...ns/image/34542)
- Unique Chignon/Bun ( http://photos.essence.com/galleries/...ns/image/34572)
- Textured Chignon ( http://photos.essence.com/galleries/...les/image/1992)
- French Roll/Twist ( http://photos.essence.com/galleries/...ns/image/34532, http://photos.essence.com/galleries/...ns/image/34602, http://photos.essence.com/galleries/...ap/image/15132, http://photos.essence.com/galleries/updos_/image/8862)
- French Roll w/ Pompadour ( http://photos.essence.com/galleries/...ap/image/15131)
- Braided Coil Updo ( http://www.hairstylescut.com/articles/holiday-updo.htm - scroll to Beyonce)
- Roller/Flexirod/Curlformer set & Clip up the hair
- Flamenco ( http://www.longlocks.com/flamenco.gif, http://www.longlocks.com/hairstyles.htm)
- Elegant Gibson ( http://www.longlocks.com/elegantgibson.gif, http://www.longlocks.com/hairstyles.htm)
- Braided chignon ( http://photos.essence.com/galleries/braids/image/9852)
- Retro Pompadour
- Romantic Bun
- Ringlets with Headband ( http://photos.essence.com/galleries/summer_hairstyles_)
- Bun with Headband ( http://photos.essence.com/galleries/...les/image/2072)
- Sophisticated Bun ( http://www.essence.com/essence/photo...3897-6,00.html)
- Quick Updo
- Event Updos ( http://photos.essence.com/galleries/...on/image/85822)
SINGLE-TWISTING IT:
- Bantu Knots (http://images.inmagine.com/168nwm/rubberball/rbv013/rbv0130053.jpg)
- Finger / Comb Coils (for short natural hair)( http://www.naani.com/contents/media/dreamypisces029.jpg, http://www.naani.com/models/photos/a0/98/66/a098662b826cd94.jpeg)
DOUBLE-TWISTING IT:
- Twist Updo ( http://cache.viewimages.com/xc/57172...0A659CEC4C8CB6, http://photos.essence.com/galleries/updos_/image/8892)
- Twists into Bun ( http://photos.essence.com/galleries/...ns/image/34592)
- Twisted Ponytail
- Twisted Ponytail into Bun
- Twisted Buns
- Chunky Twists
- Tiny Twists
- Flat Twists ( http://www.aolcdn.com/aolnews_photos/0d/07/20050426160009990011, http://i50.photobucket.com/albums/f323/phillyflower/DSC01452.jpg)
- Senegalese Twists ( http://www.braidsinc.com/gallery/senegalese1.JPG)
- Kinky Twists
- Spring Twists
- Gypsy Twists (scroll down: http://www.khamitkinks.com/twists_locs.html)
- Baby Curl Twists (scroll down: http://www.khamitkinks.com/twists_locs.html)
- Loc Extensions ( http://i222.photobucket.com/albums/dd85/mushiyasmith/0150-921-davadreadupdo.jpg)
- Loc Updo ( http://photos.essence.com/galleries/...ns/image/34552, http://photos.essence.com/galleries/...les/image/8391)
BRAIDING IT:
- Single Braided Ponytail
- Single Braided Ponytail into Bun/Updo ( http://photos.essence.com/galleries/braids/image/9852)
- Double Braided Bun ( http://www.longlocks.com/hairstyles.htm)
- Sideswept Fishtail ( http://photos.essence.com/galleries/...ls/image/13591)
- Box Braids (w/ real hair/extensions)
- Individual Braids (extensions)
- Micros (not too tight)
- Tree Braids ( http://www.spoiledsalonandspa.com/im...eBraid_001.jpg)
- Cornrows (w/ real hair/extensions)
- Cornrows into ponytail ( http://photos.essence.com/galleries/...es/image/20301)
- Plaits
- One French Braid ( http://photos.essence.com/galleries/...es/image/20342)
- Two French Braids
- French Tuck ( http://www.longlocks.com/hairstyles.htm)
- English/Dutch Braids ( http://www.longlocks.com/how-to-braid-hair.htm, http://www.dreamweaverbraiding.com/Braiding_Tips.htm)
- French/English/Dutch Braid(s) (w/ extensions)
- Victorian ( http://www.longlocks.com/hairstyles.htm)
- Edwardian Braid ( http://www.longlocks.com/hairstyles.htm)
- Braids into Updo
- More braided styles: http://www.dreamweaverbraiding.com/Braiding_Tips.htm
MIX N MATCH:
- Cornrows in front; Twists in back
- Cornrows in front; Box Braids in back
- Cornrows in front; Bun in back
- Flat Twists in front; Twists in back
- Flat Twists in front; Box Braids in back
- Flat Twists in front; Bun in back
- Bantu Knots in front; Twists in back
- Bantu Knots in front; Box Braids in back
- Bantu Knots in front; Bun back
- Braids into Bantu Knots ( http://www.worldofbraids.com/upload/page_files/58.jpg)
- Twists into Bantu Knots
COVER IT UP:
- Cornrows under Wig
- Weave / Sew-in
- Micros / Sew-in Combo
- Lace Front / Lace Wig
- Phony pony
- Phony puff
- Bun/Cornrows/Twists/Braids under HeadWrap ( http://www.bilaldesigns.com/ProductI...blackgauze.jpg)
- Bun/Cornrows/Twists/Braids under Tam ( http://www.curlyhairsalon.com/images...rochet-tam.jpg, http://pyogazel.free.fr/img_blog/kinky.JPG, http://evilbeetgossip.film.com/wp-co...7/12/yaya2.jpg)
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Re: ~~~ 101 PROTECTIVE Styles ~~~
ooh, this is exciting and helpful!
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Re: ~~~ 101 PROTECTIVE Styles ~~~
Very helpful list THANK YOU.
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03-20-2008, 12:21 PM
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Re: ~~~ 101 PROTECTIVE Styles ~~~
Wow, this was very nice of you. I'm transitioning (10 months) and I'm running out of options. This really helps.
p.s. I joined BHM when you first started transitioning. I'm pretty much a lurker on most hair sites. (No stalker  ) But anyway, we have similar textures and I really thought I wouldn't be able to maintain my hair during transitioning. You really kept me going.
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Re: ~~~ 101 PROTECTIVE Styles ~~~
Thank the lord for this thread!!!
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Re: ~~~ 101 PROTECTIVE Styles ~~~
Welcome loolalooh and thank you!
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03-20-2008, 01:03 PM
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Re: ~~~ 101 PROTECTIVE Styles ~~~
Oooh, NICE thread!!!!! I'll have fun with this - get me to shake up my usual styles...
Could a mod make this a sticky!?!?!
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Re: ~~~ 101 PROTECTIVE Styles ~~~
Wonderful list! I agree that this should be made a sticky.
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Re: ~~~ 101 PROTECTIVE Styles ~~~
No problem, ladies!! Yes, thank the Lord! I was running out of protective style ideas (and was bored at the time) so I decided to see how many I could think of and find on the net. It seems like there are endless possibilities!
Thanks for the welcome, Wheezy! 
Hey MissCooth! Wow really?  How long do you plan to transition? Good luck on the rest of your journey. You can do it!!
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Re: ~~~ 101 PROTECTIVE Styles ~~~
This is a GREAT idea.
I am subscribing!
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