Whether you're natural or not, there are so many reason to rock a protective style during the summer. Beyond shielding your hair from the harsh sun, styles like braids, twists, or faux locs can reduce ...

Okay, I have to admit something: I was today years old when I learned you could transform your locs into box braids. I’ve been talking about how versatile locs are for, like, weeks, but I didn’t truly ...

We may earn commission from links on this page, but we only recommend products we love. Promise. Down to make the switch to locs? Here’s what you need to keep in mind: 1. If you opt for faux locs, use ...

Let’s be honest. During the summer season, it’s too hot to wear our braids and locs below our shoulders. With temperatures racing towards triple digits, we’d rather throw our hair up into a bun to ...

Looking for your next protective style? From knotless braids to boho locs, the following celebrity-approved hairstyles ...

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, ...

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 ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Everyone’s loc journey is different. While some may opt for the style for deeply spiritual and cultural reasons, others may loc ...