When it comes to protective styles, few options blend elegance, versatility and cultural significance quite like two-strand loc twists. This hairstyle is not only a staple in Black hair care, but also ...

The jury’s still out on whether or not I’ll ever get real locs, but one of the biggest misconceptions about the hairstyle is that you can only wear it two ways: down your back or up in a ponytail.

Since braids typically follow the traditional three-piece structure, think of twists as a two-strand version created in small boxed sections all over the head. "They tend to be more dense than your ...

Braids and twists offer a stylish look, but they also serve as protective styles for natural hair, reducing manipulation and preventing damage. From the classic three-strand to cornrows, the ...

Box braids, faux locs, cornrows, Senegalese twists — there’s no shortage of protective hairstyles to request at a salon or to do yourself these days. But a new look is gaining popularity among your ...