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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 ...

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, ...

Dreadlocks, often referred to as locs, have long stood as a profound symbol of cultural identity and personal expression. Today, they are widely embraced as a beautiful, protective hairstyle deeply ...

Deciding to lock your hair is a huge decision, not to mention permanent one. In addition to the traditional locking method, many naturals opt for Sisterlocks. The woman who developed Sisterlocks ...

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, ...

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Learning to do your own hair is a precious skill these days. Many salons continue to remain closed around the country, and those hairdresser who are taking appointments could be booked for months to ...