Among the many popular protective styles, faux locs are a crowd favorite. Mimicking the look of traditional locs, they provide all the beauty of locs without any of the long-term commitment or ...

Protective hairstyles are a tried and true method for maintaining healthy hair, while still expressing your individuality.

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, ...

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 ...

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 ...

We may earn commission from links on this page, but we only recommend products we love. Promise. If you’ve ever found yourself staring dreamily at a picture of Lisa Bonet and her iconic waist-length ...

Locs come in different shapes and sizes these days. If you're having trouble distinguishing between all the hairstyle options, from bohemian and butterfly to goddess and soft locs—you're not alone.

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, ...