Locs and protective styles have been a cultural staple for decades. Locs are a timeless and versatile choice for those with textured hair, connecting them deeper to their ancestry. Freeform locs are ...

In recent years, protective hairstyles have become an essential part of Black culture and haircare. These styles serve not only as a way to safeguard the hair from damage but also as a means to ...

During the third stage, your hair should experience a lot less unraveling when manipulated. In some cases, your locs may not be growing in the intended direction, but this part of the process will ...

The world of locs remains shrouded in mystery for many, despite this protective style’s growing popularity across diverse hair textures and communities. Beyond the surface appeal of low maintenance ...

When photos of natural hair mavens rocking carefree, Lisa Bonet-inspired locs starting circulating around the Interwebs, we instantly became inspired. If you’re like the thousands of women who have ...

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, ...