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 ...

Hair braiding transcends simple aesthetics to become a cultural cornerstone for many people of color. These protective styles deliver both convenience and expression while providing natural hair a ...

Maintaining natural, type 4 hair can be a lot of work. Tight coils need to be detangled very gently, styled using a strategic cocktail of curl products, and deep-conditioned religiously — all of that ...

Thinking of rocking your natural hair, locs, or braids on your wedding day? Here are the best bridal hairstyles that celebrate your texture. When it comes to the conversation about what hairstyle to ...

Naturalistas, prepare to have your socks knocked off. The U.S Navy's new natural hair policy is one step for the military and one super, giant, can't-believe-this-is-really-happening step for curly ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. What’s not to love about braids? From box to Fulani braids, protective styles never go out of season. While they require a lot of ...

If your idea of red-carpet hair is loose, side-swept waves, demure chignons and sleek center-parts, it’s time to broaden your scope. In the Hollywood scene, braids, locs and Afros of every ...