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 ...

For many 80s-born black or mixed race women like me, chemically straightening your natural Afro hair with a relaxer was the done thing. And it's no wonder we wanted to iron out our heritage with the ...

Every product on this page was chosen by a Harper's BAZAAR editor. We may earn commission on some of the items you choose to buy. If you're looking to transition from a perm to natural hair or just in ...

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 ...

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 ...

1. Wash your locs beforehand—this helps get rid of any buildup, so you can start out with a fresh and clean foundation. After your locs are shampooed and conditioned, moisturize with an oil to keep ...

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 ...

Protective styles come in lots of different forms. There are box braids, designer cornrows, and bantu knots, for starters. While those are all stunning (and extremely summer-appropriate) hairstyles, ...

Take inspiration from your faves in goddess braids, box braids,faux locs or thinner knotless braids. The new trend, when working with traditional box braids andknotless braids, is to leave some of ...