In recent years, protective hairstyles have become an essential part of Black culture and haircare. These styles serve not only as a way to safeguard the hair from damage but also as a means to ...

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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 ...

Even though it's 2018, there are still plenty of cultural stereotypes surrounding locs — including the fact that they aren't glamorous enough for special events. Well, critics be damned. Locs are just ...

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

We may earn commission from links on this page, but we only recommend products we love. Promise. Calling all of my loc'd up legends! You already know locs have a high capacity to hold a range of fun ...

Federal anti-discrimination law protects the rights of people to wear afros, but it doesn’t have any specific protections for other styles commonly worn by black men and women. Federal ...

Black-Owned Start-up, Zigleys, is on a mission to illuminate traditional black hair styles with the upcoming launch of their 18-karat-gold hair jewelry collection for locs, braids and twists. NEW YORK ...