When it comes to protective styles, few options blend elegance, versatility and cultural significance quite like two-strand loc twists. This hairstyle is not only a staple in Black hair care, but also ...

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Once you’ve decided to try out locs, you might be wondering how TF you should style them. That’s why we gave you a super-chic side-updo option last week, and on today’s Braid Up, we’re giving you ...

If you're searching for a quick and easy low-maintenance protective hairstyle, look no further than flat twists. “They involve twisting sections of hair flat against the scalp, providing a protective ...

The jury’s still out on whether or not I’ll ever get real locs, but one of the biggest misconceptions about the hairstyle is that you can only wear it two ways: down your back or up in a ponytail.

Heat is not always your friend when it comes to hairstyling, and using an excessive amount of it can leave your hair dry, damaged, and looking totally fried. Achieving curls without heat may seem hard ...

The flat iron is a must-have for making hair sleek and straight, but that’s not the only look it’s capable of creating. With a few flicks of the wrist and twists of a flat iron, this versatile styling ...

Ever notice stubborn fairy knots in your hair while primping your curls in the mirror? They’re hard, teeny-tiny, and snag on brushes and combs. And no matter how many conditioning products you apply ...