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 ...

Short hair is having a moment, and our social feeds are flooded with bobs, lobs, and various cuts above the shoulder. Equally ...

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, ...

Your fall wardrobe isn’t the only place to lean into fringe this season. Now that balmy, hair-sticking-to-skin weather has come and gone, you can comfortably try a hairstyle with bangs. One 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, ...

Short hair is having a moment, and our social feeds are flooded with bobs, lobs, and various cuts above the shoulder. Equally trendy is the butterfly cut, a voluminous, layered approach to shaping ...

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 ...

The butterfly bob is the layered haircut that's conquering winter 2025. Not only does it look modern but it fulfills everything we look for when we want a smart change: it frames the face, rejuvenates ...