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 ...

Explore Maryam Hampton's guide on creating stunning faux locs with Marley hair, featuring step-by-step instructions, ...

Faux locs are a beautiful protective style that can be worn in so many ways. One of the most popular takes on the look is goddess locs. This version—worn by celebrities like Tamera Mowry Housley, Tyra ...

Maryam Hampton showcases her top Zaful picks for spring and summer fashion, including crochet crop tops, ripped denim shorts, ...

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 ...

We may earn commission from links on this page, but we only recommend products we love. Promise. Last time on The Braid Up, we featured faux locs, giving all the people with commitment issues a way to ...

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 ...

When it comes to getting faux anything, you want it to look as real as possible. The same goes for your faux locs—they should appear to be growing out of your head and to have taken years of grooming ...

Faux locs are a great and stylish protective look and for those of you wanting to take the plunge, here's all you need to know. Faux locs are especially perfect for those who really want locs or ...

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, ...