September 20, 2025, marks four years since I loc’d my hair. To this day, it’s one of the best decisions I’ve ever made. For years, my self-worth was tied to my hair. I missed school and work when it ...

Explore Maryam Hampton's guide on creating stunning faux locs with Marley hair, featuring step-by-step instructions, essential braiding and wrapping techniques, and expert tips for secure, ...

Discover how to create stunning faux locs using Marley hair in this step-by-step tutorial by Maryam Hampton. Learn the essential tools, detailed braiding and hair wrapping techniques, and pro tips for ...

Cornelius Mitchell gets his locs retwisted by Your Natural Image stylist Mishelle Rice. The so-called Crown Act was signed by Missouri Gov. Mike Kehoe on July 9. Missouri became the 28th state to pass ...

The world of locs remains shrouded in mystery for many, despite this protective style’s growing popularity across diverse hair textures and communities. Beyond the surface appeal of low maintenance ...

As a kid, John wasn’t allowed to grow out his hair. “My parents didn't want me to have long hair because, [in] their culture, that meant something negative,” he says. “Basically, you were a certain ...

Damon Landor, whose faith requires him to let his hair grow long, said guards threw a court ruling in the trash before holding him down and shaving his head to the scalp. By Adam Liptak Reporting from ...

Veteran Philadelphia firefighter Bariq Fluellen said he has endured comments like “Rapunzel,” “Hairy” and has received boos and jeers from coworkers who accused him of being “too busy putting his hair ...

I’ve never quite been the protective hairstyle believer, and have only had my hair braided twice before. But this year, I decided to give faux locs a try, and I quite liked the experience. Faux locs ...

Ceasefire violation along LoC: The Indian Army on Thursday dismissed reports of a ceasefire violation along the Line of Control (LoC), the de facto India-Pakistan border in Jammu and Kashmir, stating ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Locs and protective styles have been a cultural staple for decades. Locs are a timeless and versatile choice for those with ...