When it comes to styling locs and faux locs into some of the most creative and dynamic styles you’ve ever seen, no one’s doing it better than hairstylist Sherelle Holder. Her salon, Karibbean Kinks, ...

September 20, 2025, marks four years since I loc'd my hair. To this day, it's one of the best decisions I've ever made. For years, my self-worth was tied to my hair. I missed school and work when it ...

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, ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. @tameramowrytwo / instagram Faux locs are a beautiful protective style that can be worn in so many ways. One of the most popular ...

For many Black women, wearing locs is not just a hairstyle, but a celebration of her natural beauty and connection to ancestral roots. Locs can symbolize strength, spirituality and community, but ...

If you're looking for a protective style that'll pair well with sun-kissed skin on the beach, let us point your attention to goddess locs. As you know, protective styles are a great option for ...

Growing up, my relationship with my hair was anything but simple. I was raised in a Dominican household where curly hair wasn't seen as beautiful; it was seen as something to fix, smooth out, and ...

While being able to remain at home and having a home to remain in during the coronavirus outbreak is a privilege, it's hard to deny that lockdown has been a challenge. It tore us away from the ...

Locs and protective styles have been a cultural staple for decades. Locs are a timeless and versatile choice for those with textured hair, connecting them deeper to their ancestry. Freeform locs are ...