Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. In recent years, protective hairstyles have become an essential part of Black culture and haircare. These styles serve not only as ...

The world of locs remains shrouded in mystery for many, despite this protective style’s growing popularity across diverse hair textures and communities. Beyond the surface appeal of low maintenance ...

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, ...