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 ...

Whether braids, a partial weave, or wigs, shield your hair from the damage and breakage that can keep it from flourishing ...

Every product on this page was chosen by a Harper's BAZAAR editor. We may earn commission on some of the items you choose to buy. If you're looking to transition from a perm to natural hair or just in ...

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 ...

We may earn commission from links on this page, but we only recommend products we love. Promise. Calling all of my loc'd up legends! You already know locs have a high capacity to hold a range of fun ...

Protective hairstyles like braids are often a go-to option for Black women. They help keep natural hair thriving, limiting stressors and daily manipulation. However, it’s essential to remember that ...

Dating back 5000 years, braids have long played a significant role in the expression of Black women. The origin of hair-braiding can be traced back to 3500 BC, where the Himba people of Namibia ...

Sitting in the salon chair as the hairstylist tugs, pulls and combs through your hair to create the perfect parting, you keep telling yourself that ‘pain is beauty’. If you’ve ever felt like the ...

No one styles locs quite like Halle Bailey. Take a look at her most stunning hairstyles that serve endless loc inspiration. Halle Bailey has been locked since childhood, and through the years, her ...