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 ...

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

IMO, all braided looks are eye-catching, but you know those protective hairstyles that seem a liiittle too hard to pull off? Yeah, this week’s Braid Up hairstyle might fall into that category for 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 ...

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 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 ...

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, ...

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

Locs come in different shapes and sizes these days. If you're having trouble distinguishing between all the hairstyle options, from bohemian and butterfly to goddess and soft locs—you're not alone.