Inspiration and expert advice from gamechanging hairstylist Charlotte Mensah and the founders of London’s Ama Hair Salon.

So whether you're in the starting phase of your journey ... some classic styles like this take on the halo braid. This look will keep your locs up and out of your face and will require no styling ...

There are many different ways to start locs, including comb coils, palm rolling, braids or two-strand twists, freeform, and interlocking. While parting the hair consistently can be hard to do alone, ...

And as an added bonus, most of these styles lend themselves beautifully to braids and twists, too. Add some variation to a classic messy bun by sweeping a few of your locs, twists or braids across ...