Courtesy of Instagram // @drkariwillArtist—Jamai Lumpkin, Kari Williams, Pekela Riley
By DinaC·May 08, 2026
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Protective Styles 101: Everything You Need To Know
Protective styles, like braids and twists, are perfect for natural hair clients that are looking to protect or regain some health to their hair. To break down everything you need to know about natural braids, we asked three of the industry’s leading ladies, Dr. Kari Williams (@drkariwill), Pekela Riley (@pekelariley) and Jahmai Lumpkin (@jahmonit) to give us the 411 on everything from consultation to choosing the best style for your client. Keep scrolling for a full braid breakdown!
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