"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through the links below." Whether you’re about to embark on your loc journey, or you’re currently in the starter loc stage, you ...

Locs and protective styles have been a cultural staple for decades. Locs are a timeless and versatile choice for those with textured hair, connecting them deeper to their ancestry. Freeform locs are ...

The spiritual and cultural significance of locs in the Black community cannot be emphasized enough. They not only are aesthetically stunning, but also hold a powerful representation of identity, ...

As a kid, John wasn’t allowed to grow out his hair. “My parents didn't want me to have long hair because, [in] their culture, that meant something negative,” he says. “Basically, you were a certain ...

In a world that too often tells Black women how to exist—how to speak, how to dress, how to wear our hair—those of us who walk boldly with locs are choosing to take up space, unapologetically. Black ...