When a Black person starts growing locs, there is a period of time many of us jokingly call “the ugly stage.” The truth is, there is nothing ugly about it. That’s why I try to avoid using the word ...

Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson during her Senate confirmation hearing on her nomination to the Supreme Court. (Kent Nishimura / Los Angeles Times) When a Black person starts growing locs, there is a ...

It's a new chapter for former Generations and The Queen actress Zenande Mfenyana. The popular actress cut off her long locs after growing them for 20 years. In an Instagram Live video she shared on ...

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 ...

Growing up in the islands, it’s an inevitable fascination. I was born in Trinidad at the tail end of the 70’s, in an era when Rastafarianism had taken firm root. Emperor Haile Selassie I visited ...

Growing dreadlocks fast requires a mix of patience, good hair care, and consistent maintenance. While hair doesn’t lock overnight, creating the right conditions can help your dreadlocks form and grow ...