It seems like there’s a new protective style coming every season.

Enter: Knotless braids.

Sounds pretty neat, right?

Zendaya with knotless braids

Unfortunately, while knotless braids are easier on the scalp, they don’t last long without proper maintenance.

Knotless braids last up to 10 weeks (viaIpsy).

One knotless braid wearer even explained that her braids grew our in just a few weeks (viaStylist).

Jasmin Savoy with box braids

“I would advise you to only keep them for around two to three weeks.”

Ipsy says these braids start at $150.

Smaller box braids can cost upwards of $300 (viaUn-Ruly).

Getting knotless braids is a bit more risky, because it means more money, frequent maintenance, etc.

But, let’s not forget that there are benefits, too.

You just have to decide whether the pros outweigh the cons.