There's no shortage of inspiration out there when it comes to protective hairstyles. Cornrows and knotless box braids have long been fan favorites for people looking for an easy-to-maintain, ...

There's no shortage of inspiration out there when it comes to protective hairstyles. Cornrows and knotless box braids have long been fan favorites for people looking for an easy-to-maintain, ...

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 ...

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, ...

My afro hair was far too complex to be styled and manipulated in the salons available in the areas I grew up and lived in. In fact, up until I moved to London in 2016, I never had a hair salon that I ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. @tameramowrytwo / instagram Faux locs are a beautiful protective style that can be worn in so many ways. One of the most popular ...