As a Black boy mom, you’re not just raising a son. You’re also navigating the unique joys and challenges of keeping his hair ...

I loved the way my butterfly locs looked. The chunkiness took some getting used to — the two front strands kept swinging in my face, which was annoying in the beginning — but once I figured ...

And if you want to try natural locs someday, invisible locs are a great way to test them out. "They're perfect for anyone who is tender-headed because it doesn't pull on your hair," says Pada.

The 19th Ward of Rochester is home to a vibrant Jamaican community, whose cultural influence is seen throughout the neighborhood—especially in the widespread embrace of locs.