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, ...

Protective styles — like faux locs — have been around for decades, but as times evolve, so do the iterations of the styles we see surging in popularity. Box braids, for instance, can be reinterpreted ...

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 ...

Since the outbreak of the pandemic most ladies have been leaning towards protective hairstyles that are durable as we all strive to abide by the social distancing regulations. From hair styles like ...

We may earn commission from links on this page, but we only recommend products we love. Promise. 2. Grab some wavy extension hair. The texture in this style is one of the main draws. Rather than ...

Chloe and Halle Bailey are hair goals, and the musical duo has worn their tresses in locs since they were toddlers, which explains why their hair is so long, thick and luscious. It can take years to ...