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 ...

Okay, I have to admit something: I was today years old when I learned you could transform your locs into box braids. I’ve been talking about how versatile locs are for, like, weeks, but I didn’t truly ...

Whether you're natural or not, there are so many reason to rock a protective style during the summer. Beyond shielding your hair from the harsh sun, styles like braids, twists, or faux locs can reduce ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. When I decided to be Halle Bailey’s Ariel for Halloween last year, I wanted to go all out with my hair. Although she wore locs in ...

This week on The Braid Up, we’re switching things up for y’all. Our model this week is our braiding superstar, Stasha Harris. Yup, that’s right—Stasha’s the star of the show this time (TBH, though, ...