The summer is here and the heat is on. In the summer months, I like to wear my hair in protective styles that free it from heat and over-styling exhaustion, and breakage. I wash it with a good conditioner and then rinse it out with cold water to seal the hair strands. After I condition, I put my hair in a style that incorporates braids in some way. I have always loved braids and their regal beauty. Here are some styles that I have tried and truly love. Healthy hair is happy hair.