So, have all of Halle Bailey's The Little Mermaid red carpet looks taken over your social feeds and left you with a relentless urge to give cool loc styles a spin? Because yeah, same. And while we can ...

Faux locs are a beautiful protective style that can be worn in so many ways. One of the most popular takes on the look is goddess locs. This version—worn by celebrities like Tamera Mowry Housley, Tyra ...

Protective hairstyles are a tried and true method for maintaining healthy hair, while still expressing your individuality.

Discover the pros and cons of human vs. synthetic braiding hair. Experts break down which one suits your style, budget, and ...

There’s plenty of reasons to stop by your local craft store this summer, especially if you’re looking for a fresh protective style. It’s where you’ll find aisles of quintessential accessories that ...

“Who’s ready to admit that braids are not a ‘protective’ hairstyle?” asked TikTok creator @kennedyandkeyonce in June. “All the pulling and tension, tugging… I got butt length braids. The weight of the ...

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If you have Afro-textured hair, you’ve probably been wearing protective styles since the first coils appeared on your head, whether you’ve been aware of it or not. Those bobble-trimmed pigtails you ...

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, ...