Traditional locs, on the other hand, are standard-size locs that are usually no bigger than a medium-size box braid. The upkeep on these isn't super involved, which is why they remain one of the ...

In a world that tells Black women when to smile, how to dress and how to wear our hair, these women are making bold ...

One of the most notable are goddess locs. This modern twist combines traditional locs with a soft, free-spirited vibe, making ...

T he tiny, uniform locs, known as micro locs, are an increasingly popular style.A trendy alternative to traditional ...

Goddess locs themselves are distinguishable from other traditional loc extensions due to their freeform look and curled ends. “I believe that this style gives people—both men and women—the ...

Yup, that's an actual reality with freeform locs. Unlike traditional locs, you don’t have to stress about re-twisting your new growth, separating your roots, or layering on products with ...

Micro, or sister locs, are a much smaller version of traditional dreadlocks and they almost look like mini twists. With that being said, they are also just as easy to manipulate as traditional ...

"Whereas traditional faux locs use a heavier Kanekalon texture (in turn, making that style feel heavier on the head), goddess locs usually use human hair," Cogdell says. "This allows for more ...

Put simply, “Sisterlocks are a finer, thinner version of traditional locs,” says Kimble. Created and trademarked in 1993 by Dr. JoAnne Cornwell, Sisterlocks are—according to her website—a ...