Looking for your next protective style? From knotless braids to boho locs, the following celebrity-approved hairstyles ...

Keep your box braids, faux locs and twists looking fresh a little while longer with these tips. There’s nothing more frustrating than looking in the mirror and seeing that your hair is a complete and ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Braids were Brandy's signature look in the '90s. Today, she still gravitates to the style. Here, she adds flair to her look with ...

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 ...

Black women have been innovating with braid styles for centuries as a symbol of culture and self-expression — and of course for protection. Whether it's celebrities who have popularised a style, a ...

If you have kinky, coily, or multitextured hair, you know that Afro hair and frigid temperatures do not mix. Our curls crave moisture, and subzero weather only dries out our delicate ringlets. That's ...

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 ...

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, ...

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 ...

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 ...