I get bored easily, so I have to alternate alot..it may be buns for a week ( I wont do it longer than that because my hairline is too fine and I'm afraid of the tension)..braid outs for a week or two..and wigs for a couple weeks...I have a wig on now.. (cause I am sooooo sick of doing my hair..I may keep a wig on until the new year..my hair is braided underneath..I DC weekly, protein every few weeks and baggy nightly..last year I retained alot with wigs..so I'm hoping I dont get bored with them this year and ride out until @ least March..