So you’ve just walked out of the cinema after watching Rihanna steal the show as Nine Ball in Ocean’s 8, and now you want to channel her ineffable cool by getting faux locs. Why not? Summer’s here and ...

Ensure your faux locs are clean and well-maintained before styling. Gently wash them with a sulfate-free shampoo and conditioner to keep them fresh and manageable. Simple Half-Up Half-Down One easy ...

Do you love locs but aren't willing to commit the time and energy needed to achieve the look? Try faux locs! Our favorite YouTubers show us how it’s done.

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 ...

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Box braids range from Xsmall to jumbo. They're created using a three-strand braid technique, knotted at the root and falling straight down from the head, and tend to have very precise square or ...

Look, no matter how many dope loc-styling videos I watch, I’ll never get them myself. Don’t get me wrong—I think the protective style is absolutely beautiful, but the whole forever thing? Yeah, not ...

For many 80s-born black or mixed race women like me, chemically straightening your natural Afro hair with a relaxer was the done thing. And it's no wonder we wanted to iron out our heritage with the ...

When Rihanna cut her hair into her infamous Good Girl Gone Bad tapered cut, we wanted the same crop. In 2016, she appeared on the set of Ocean’s 8 rocking chunky faux locs. We decided on the same ...

Are you looking to switch up your hairstyle with something bold and stylish? Faux locs could be the perfect choice for you. This style has become increasingly popular in hair design as people of all ...