Everyone’s loc journey is different. While some may opt for the style for deeply spiritual and cultural reasons, others may loc their hair simply for the convenience of not needing to maintain loose ...

Like many Black women, I grew up wearing protective styles to give my natural or processed hair a break. When I was young, I was devoted to braids — cornrows and box braids in particular. As an adult, ...

Once you’ve decided to try out locs, you might be wondering how TF you should style them. That’s why we gave you a super-chic side-updo option last week, and on today’s Braid Up, we’re giving you ...

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 ...

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 ...

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Learn how to properly braid down locs for a flawless wig install. This technique keeps your look smooth and natural every time! Suspected Brown University gunman found dead Woman in Coldplay cam ...