There’s still so much we have to learn about Black hair. Whether through the pressures of assimilation or the false assumption of ease in our haircare journeys, many Black girls and women grew up with ...

What are good beginner locs? Full disclosure here: The best starter loc style is going to depend on your hair habits and lifestyle. “Typically, I suggest starting with comb coils, two-strand twists, ...

Dreadlocks, also known as locs, can be traced back through history for thousands of years. In Ancient Egypt, for instance, synthetic wigs made from a blend of palm fibers, wool, and human hair ...

When it comes to styling locs and faux locs into some of the most creative and dynamic styles you’ve ever seen, no one’s doing it better than hairstylist Sherelle Holder. Her salon, Karibbean Kinks, ...

Butterfly locs are the most recent edition of faux loc protective styles. The '90s-inspired, low-tension hairstyle uses water wave braiding hair to achieve a more carefree and textured version of the ...

We scoured the country to find the most sizzling salons and innovative stylists to show us what they do best—create show-stopping hairstyles! If you’re a stylist or salon-owner who would like to share ...

We may earn commission from links on this page, but we only recommend products we love. Promise. Locs are an absolutely GOAT protective style, and no one can argue that, right? People have been ...

There are plenty of ways to help yourself advance forward when it comes to growing your locs out. This includes focusing on scalp care through massages and moisturizing, along with regular washing and ...

Protective styles — like faux locs — have been around for decades, but as times evolve, so do the iterations of the styles we see surging in popularity. Box braids, for instance, can be reinterpreted ...