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 ...

Using a few packs of the best braiding hair in your next style can not only enhance your overall look, but is also a tried-and-true way to protect hair from being damaged by the elements, excess heat, ...

Discover the pros and cons of human vs. synthetic braiding hair. Experts break down which one suits your style, budget, and ...

Despite backlash, Zac Efron appears to be doubling down on his hair drama. Zac Efron traditionally wears his hair short, and his new dreadlocks have raised eyebrows. (Photo: Don Arnold/WireImage) Last ...

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 ...

Every item on this page was chosen by an ELLE editor. We may earn commission on some of the items you choose to buy. Good or bad, everyone remembers their first trip to the braiding salon. You ...

Look, no matter how many dope loc-styling videos I watch, I’ll never get them myself. Don’t get me wrong—I think the protective style is absolutely beautiful, but the whole forever thing? Yeah, not ...

Hairstylist Tinisha Meeks worked some awe-inspiring magic with Halle Bailey’s signature locs at the Met Gala. Here are some additional Bailey looks to inspire your next protective style. But after you ...

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 ...

A Kentucky state prison warden issued a memo banning braids, cornrows or dreadlocks for inmates being moved in or out of a facility or in solitary confinement. Carlos Thurman, 50, alleges in a federal ...

The battle for the souls of Black folks has been waged on many fronts. Hair has long been among the most contentious, from today’s braids and dreads all the way back to the intricate and symbolic ...

Last month the actor was accused of “racially insensitive” cultural appropriation for sporting dreadlocks on Instagram. Many found his “just for fun” locs — a hairstyle associated with black culture — ...