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 ...

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, ...

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, ...

There are a few ways to keep hair healthy and strong, but as the name suggests, a protective style shields hair from damage, ...

Chlöe Bailey’s latest hair look solidified her as the current queen of versatile loc hairstyles. On June 24, the Praise This actress rocked perfectly parted box braids at the seventh annual Culture ...

The way Black people style their hair carries deep historical and spiritual significance. With so many styles that have ...

The battle for the souls of Black folks has been waged on many fronts. Hair has long been among the most contentious, from today’s braids and dreads all the way back to the intricate and symbolic ...

Crochet hair can mimic virtually any look, from curls to twists and locs. Crochet braids are a protective hairstyle that involves looping hair extensions through your natural cornrowed hair using a ...

CHAMBERS COUNTY - A bench trial Thursday, six months in the making, will determine whether Barbers Hill ISD violated the CROWN Act when moving Darryl George to in-school suspension over his locs ...

It is just after noon inside Your Natural Image hair salon in South Kansas City, Missouri, on a Thursday in July. The 16-year-old Cornelius Mitchell has just come from under the dryer. Mitchell, a ...

Four-year-old Gus Hawkins IV, affectionately known as “Jett,” was thrilled to go to school and show off his new hairstyle when his mom Ida Nelson agreed that he could wear braids. Nelson said she was ...