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 ...

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 ...

Almost every Black woman or girl has purchased hair extensions for box braids, boho braids, twists, faux locs and other ...

Take inspiration from your faves in goddess braids, box braids,faux locs or thinner knotless braids. The new trend, when working with traditional box braids andknotless braids, is to leave some of ...

Keep your box braids, faux locs and twists looking fresh a little while longer with these tips. There’s nothing more frustrating than looking in the mirror and seeing that your hair is a complete and ...

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 ...

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 ...

So you’ve just walked out of the cinema after watching Rihanna steal the show as Nine Ball in Ocean’s 8, and now you want to channel her ineffable cool by getting faux locs. Why not? Summer’s here 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 ...

I’ve never quite been the protective hairstyle believer, and have only had my hair braided twice before. But this year, I decided to give faux locs a try, and I quite liked the experience. Faux locs ...

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 ...

This article was originally published on HelloGiggles. You’re going to want to take notes for this one, because we’re seriously trying to copy Justine Skye’s latest hair look. There’s no stopping ...