Protective styles have been worn for centuries. Depictions of women in cornrows have been found in Stone Age paintings in the Sahara, dating back to 3000 B.C. Deeply rooted in culture, tradition, and care, these styles have always been more than just aesthetic—they're a form of self-expression, identity, and preservation. Today, protective styles have evolved beyond cornrows and braids to include faux locs, Senegalese twists, sew-ins, wigs, weaves, and more. These styles tuck the ends of the hair away and minimize the need for daily manipulation, helping to retain moisture, maintain length, and reduce split ends. But while protective styles are meant to shield the hair, true protection requires care at every stage of the journey: preparing the hair before installation, maintaining it while styled, and caring for it during take down.
That’s why we’re bringing research and advanced science to protective styling, combined with rituals and honoring ancestral knowledge. We’ve harnessed the principles of herbalism with the latest advancements in science to deliver real results and to create the best products for protective styles.
Introducing the Protection Collection—five high-performance products to detox, refresh, and deeply nourish your scalp and hair, from install to take down, in any stage of your protective style or extensions. Cécred's Protection Collection is supercharged by our balancing ferment blend, PhytoFerment, too soothe, nourish, and clear impurities from the hair and scalp, helping to support overall scalp health.
Let's Dive Into the Products:
Scalp Refreshing Spray
An innovative, no-rinse spray that cleanses and refreshes the scalp and hair with a custom-targeted nozzle for hard-to-reach places. It breaks down hard buildup, neutralizes odor without disturbing your extensions or protective style, and delivers cooling relief from style-related itchiness or tension.
Detoxifying Shampoo
Great for deeply cleansing the hair after a take down or whenever you need a deep hair detox. Our super-strength blue-violet shampoo eliminates extreme oil, dirt, and product buildup while soothing and nourishing the scalp. It's also a non-stripping, color-safe formula that enhances color vibrancy and prevents brassiness.
Detangling Spray
A high-slip spray that adds moisture and softness to melt away tangles 2x faster,* easing tension during the takedown process and helping to prevent breakage.
*Based on a 3rd-party consumer perception study of 110 participants
Oil Ritual
A nourishing oil treatment featuring a potent blend of 21 oils. It can be used at room temperature or heated to deliver deep moisturization while enhancing shine and softness. Use Oil Ritual to nourish natural hair while in a protective style or to restore softness right before or after a takedown.
Hair & Scalp Balm
A versatile balm-to-oil salve that moisturizes and creates a protective barrier on the scalp, whether you’re prepping or maintaining a protective style. From helping with braiding to blending leave-outs, this balm-to-oil salve does it all.
