Everyone’s loc journey is different. While some may opt for the style for deeply spiritual and cultural reasons, others may loc their hair simply for the convenience of not needing to maintain loose ...

There's no shortage of inspiration out there when it comes to protective hairstyles. Cornrows and knotless box braids have long been fan favorites for people looking for an easy-to-maintain, ...

If you have locs, I have a serious question for you: Do you ever wish you could try some of the braided protective styles you see other women rock in the summer? I’m not talking about braiding your ...

For many 80s-born black or mixed race women like me, chemically straightening your natural Afro hair with a relaxer was the done thing. And it's no wonder we wanted to iron out our heritage with the ...

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 ...

2. Throw your hair into a high ponytail. Like, an Ariana Grande-level high ponytail. You can secure your pony with a wide elastic, or you can opt to wrap a few locs around the base of the updo and tie ...

Omenaa Boakye is a fashion and beauty writer and editor from the UK. Her byline has appeared in The London Times, Stylist, Brides, and BET, amongst others. For Kelly Rowland’s party-ready body and ...