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 ...

As a kid, John wasn’t allowed to grow out his hair. “My parents didn't want me to have long hair because, [in] their culture, that meant something negative,” he says. “Basically, you were a certain ...

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 ...