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 ...

Among the many popular protective styles, faux locs are a crowd favorite. Mimicking the look of traditional locs, they provide all the beauty of locs without any of the long-term commitment or ...

Discover the pros and cons of human vs. synthetic braiding hair. Experts break down which one suits your style, budget, and ...

Protective styles come in lots of different forms. There are box braids, designer cornrows, and bantu knots, for starters. While those are all stunning (and extremely summer-appropriate) hairstyles, ...

I recently had the chance to talk to Dr. Kari Williams about all things hair. And to be clear, Dr. Williams is not just any ol’ random delivering advice on your hair needs. She’s a licensed barber, a ...

Faux locs are a protective style that offers tons of versatility. This go-to look starts with squeaky cleansed, conditioned and detangled hair. Use a comb to create a parted row at the nape of your ...

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, ...

Sitting in the salon chair as the hairstylist tugs, pulls and combs through your hair to create the perfect parting, you keep telling yourself that ‘pain is beauty’. If you’ve ever felt like the ...

This article was originally published on HelloGiggles. You’re going to want to take notes for this one, because we’re seriously trying to copy Justine Skye’s latest hair look. There’s no stopping ...

I’m convinced that TikTok has been trying to persuade me to get locs for a while now. Whenever I scroll through the app, I battle the urge as I watch gorgeous women getting fresh retwists, showing off ...