Styles n' Smiles

Hey all!! Sooooo, I mentioned a few times that when I'm rocking my own hair, I'm usually in a protective/low-manipulation style. I've been trying to expand my horizons and try different styles so I can wear my hair longer in-between weaves and braids. Soooo, here a few pics of some of my favorite styles.

 This one is my go-to style. It's a loose bun with a horseshoe portion left loose for free-styling. I've been experimenting with accessories to spice things up so I don't get bored so quickly.

 This was my attempt at rag curls! Anddd, I loved it! Me and twist-outs do not mix, lol. I always end up looking crazy. And bantu knot-outs make me look like somebody's grandma. These take some practice, but I got really good results.

 This is one of my newest go-to styles. My hair is very fine, so twists look too spaced out. So, I pin them up, and voila! Love it!

And this is a braid out pinned up. I love braid out because eve though I can't wear them down, it gives my relaxed locks lots of volume, and a pretty mock curl pattern.

I have tons more styles that I'll post over time. Sooo, what are your go-to protective/low-manipulation styles?