Locs are a deeply symbolic hairstyle in the Black community. They represent a journey of personal growth, cultural pride and spiritual connection. However, they require a lot of patience, and some may ...

The most common reasons for removing locs are the desire for a new hairstyle or scalp health concerns (like buildup or dermatitis). You can remove locs by cutting them out or combing them out.

Freshening your locs can be harder than it appears—especially in the summer months. Here, natural hair guru Anu Prestonia dishes on the best way to keep them fresh and ready for summer fun. 1. Cleanse ...

CHICAGO (WLS) -- Renowned reality TV and former Chicago radio personality Charmaine Bey is revolutionizing the hair care industry with her own line of natural hair products. Loc Bey provides non-toxic ...

September 20, 2025, marks four years since I loc’d my hair. To this day, it’s one of the best decisions I’ve ever made. For years, my self-worth was tied to my hair. I missed school and work when it ...

I first permed my hair when I was in my teens. At the time, I was under the impression that it would be more manageable this way. But in my early 20s, I made the decision to go natural, and I never ...

It is just after noon inside Your Natural Image hair salon in South Kansas City, Missouri, on a Thursday in July. The 16-year-old Cornelius Mitchell has just come from under the dryer. Mitchell, a ...