Making the decision to go on a loc journey is a beautiful thing. However, even though your natural hair is no longer loose, you can still experience breakage and damage if you don't follow a proper ...

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, ...

There's no shortage of inspiration out there when it comes to protective hairstyles. Cornrows and knotless box braids have long been fan favorites for people looking for an easy-to-maintain, ...

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 ...

Invisible locs are among many of the most popular hair trends to make a comeback this year. This fun, protective hairstyle is perfect for summer, as many people prefer short bobs to stay cool. But if ...