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 ...

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 ...

It's a bit of a myth that once you get locs, you're styling options are limited. But there are a ton of types that can be created with locs, including simply styling your locs with curls. Whether you ...

I’ve never quite been the protective hairstyle believer, and have only had my hair braided twice before. But this year, I decided to give faux locs a try, and I quite liked the experience. Faux locs ...

Kayla Greaves is the former Executive Beauty Editor for InStyle, overseeing all beauty coverage on the site. She has previously held positions at HuffPost and Bustle. Whether you've been on your loc ...

Kim Kimble and loctician, Joseph Barreto, guide us through this faux mohawk tutorial for young Josiah Barreto. In this episode, we meet Josiah Barreto and his dad Joseph Barreto – a loctician who ...

theGRIO REPORT - Grooming, for most loc wearers is simple once a routine is established but when it comes to people's attitudes and reactions, that's where things get unpredictable... As an attractive ...

Locs and protective styles have been a cultural staple for decades. Locs are a timeless and versatile choice for those with textured hair, connecting them deeper to their ancestry. Freeform locs are ...

For so long women of color have gone the extra mile to protect our natural hair. From wigs and weaves, to big chops and braids, our brilliance and ingeniousness can be exemplified in our hair and the ...