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

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 ...

Box braids range from Xsmall to jumbo. They're created using a three-strand braid technique, knotted at the root and falling straight down from the head, and tend to have very precise square or ...

Why Do People Braid Hair? Many people choose braids as their go-to hairstyle because they’re stylish and low maintenance. They also protect your hair from daily styling, breakage, and the elements, ...

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 ...

Let’s be honest. During the summer season, it’s too hot to wear our braids and locs below our shoulders. With temperatures racing towards triple digits, we’d rather throw our hair up into a bun to ...

Crochet styles offer the versatility of braids, twists, locs, and curls with significantly less installation time than many ...

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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 ...