When I first decided to loc my hair, I thought it would be a simple beauty choice. I was tired of the endless styling: the products, the heat, and the pressure to always keep my hair “done.” There’s ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Photo credit: Jeff Kravitz - Getty Images There is no limit to the protective hairstyles you can choose from nowadays, but goddess ...

Locs are a deeply symbolic hairstyle in the Black community. They represent a journey of personal growth, cultural pride and ...

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, ...