We may earn commission from links on this page, but we only recommend products we love. Promise. Down to make the switch to locs? Here’s what you need to keep in mind: 1. If you opt for faux locs, use ...

1. Wash your locs beforehand—this helps get rid of any buildup, so you can start out with a fresh and clean foundation. After your locs are shampooed and conditioned, moisturize with an oil to keep ...

There are a few ways to keep hair healthy and strong, but as the name suggests, a protective style shields hair from damage, ...

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 ...

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 ...

Rihanna, Zendaya and the hair color of the season. By Crystal Martin Last month, Rihanna and Zendaya introduced crimson locks one day apart: hip-length burgundy box braids for Rihanna and a ...

Chlöe Bailey’s hairstylist deserves all the praise for this award-winning look. On Jan. 19, the 25-year-old singer took to Instagram donning long goddess box braids infused with streaks of blonde and ...

Box braids are one of the most popular styles for Summer vacation thanks to stars like Beyoncé and movies like Poetic Justice. This style uses synthetic, straight hair to create long plaits The term ...

Chlöe Bailey’s latest hair look solidified her as the current queen of versatile loc hairstyles. On June 24, the Praise This actress rocked perfectly parted box braids at the seventh annual Culture ...

The battle for the souls of Black folks has been waged on many fronts. Hair has long been among the most contentious, from today’s braids and dreads all the way back to the intricate and symbolic ...