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 ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Among the many popular protective styles, faux locs are a crowd favorite. Mimicking the look of traditional locs, they provide all ...

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, ...

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Protective styles — like faux locs — have been around for decades, but as times evolve, so do the iterations of the styles we see surging in popularity. Box braids, for instance, can be reinterpreted ...

There’s plenty of reasons to stop by your local craft store this summer, especially if you’re looking for a fresh protective style. It’s where you’ll find aisles of quintessential accessories that ...