Despite backlash, Zac Efron appears to be doubling down on his hair drama. Zac Efron traditionally wears his hair short, and his new dreadlocks have raised eyebrows. (Photo: Don Arnold/WireImage) Last ...

Using a few packs of the best braiding hair in your next style can not only enhance your overall look, but is also a tried-and-true way to protect hair from being damaged by the elements, excess heat, ...

For far too long, swimmers with braids, locs and afros have had to sacrifice their hairstyle when swimming in the water. Traditional swim caps don’t offer variation of sizes and fit for different hair ...

Whether you're natural or not, there are so many reason to rock a protective style during the summer. Beyond shielding your hair from the harsh sun, styles like braids, twists, or faux locs can reduce ...

There are a few ways to keep hair healthy and strong, but as the name suggests, a protective style shields hair from damage, ...

We may earn commission from links on this page, but we only recommend products we love. Promise. 2. Throw your hair into a high ponytail. Like, an Ariana Grande-level high ponytail. You can secure ...

Look, no matter how many dope loc-styling videos I watch, I’ll never get them myself. Don’t get me wrong—I think the protective style is absolutely beautiful, but the whole forever thing? Yeah, not ...

Everyone’s loc journey is different. While some may opt for the style for deeply spiritual and cultural reasons, others may loc their hair simply for the convenience of not needing to maintain loose ...

Every item on this page was chosen by an ELLE editor. We may earn commission on some of the items you choose to buy. Good or bad, everyone remembers their first trip to the braiding salon. You ...

A Kentucky state prison warden issued a memo banning braids, cornrows or dreadlocks for inmates being moved in or out of a facility or in solitary confinement. Carlos Thurman, 50, alleges in a federal ...