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Looking for a reason to try out a new protective hairstyle? Here's an idea for ya: Take a quick scroll through the thousands of spring twist hairstyles on Instagram and your decision will feel a whole lot easier. According to Jasmine Pierce, hairstylist at Yeluchi in Washington, D.C., spring twists are a low-maintenance, versatile style defined by its "spring-y" texture. A bit tighter than other styles like passion twists, spring twists are made with curly braiding hair and are relatively easy to recreate at home with a little patience and a few expert-approved tips and tricks.