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Natural hair is magical.

Like other forms of natural hair,locsare versatile, offering up a wealth of style options.

Chloe Bailey and Halle Bailey

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Meet the Experts

Check out these 17 loc’d hairstyles that are jaw-droppingly gorgeous and fun.

This style can work well for those in the teenage stage and beyond.

“Shorter locs make great bangs and are super cute in space buns. "

Halle Bailey wears long twisted locs in a high ponytail and subtle radiant makeup

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So essentially, two styles in one!”

“Be sure not to pull the ponytails too tight so that the edges aren’t compromised.”

Blonde Locs

Blonde locs paired with a gold hair accessory make this simplehalf-up, half-down stylepop.

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“This color is best for hair types that are thick and strong.

Thin hair strands can get very weak and break when colored a lighter color.”

Loc’d Bun

Creating a loc’d top knot can take less than five minutes.

Woman with long yellow locs in high bubble pigtail hairstyle

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Avoid the temptation to re-twist often, as overdoing it can lead to thinning locs and breakage.

Multicolored Bob

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Abobworks well on a variety of hair types, including locs.

For that reason, we recommend consulting with your loctician to ensure your locs stay healthy.

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Yellow Bubble Ponytails

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These bright yellow bubble ponytails are showstoppers.

“Bubble ponytailsare great for locs that are small and long,” Courtney says.

If your locs fall down your back in a high ponytail, this style is definitely doable."

Chloe Bailey wears long, wavy locs in high pigtails with silver thread and face-framing section

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In this case,beadsare the “something new.”

These wooden beads are a perfect fit if you’re ready to try on some accessories.

To secure the beads, skip the rubber bands and go with Goody’s Ouchless Polybands.

Woman with locs in bantu knots hairstyle

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Loc’d Pigtails

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Pigtailsaren’t just for grade school.

To re-create the texture we see here, try an overnight twist or braid-out.

Then unravel the twists, create a side part with a face-framing bang section, and secure two ponytails.

Woman with curly ombre locs in half-up hairstyle with fresh, radiant makeup look

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For added flair, add sliver or gold string or ribbon to accentuate each pigtail.

Wrapped Locs

Janet Jackson’sPoetic Justicelook is forever iconic and can work with box braids and locs alike.

If you’re worried about dryness, wrap a silk scarf under the white fabric of your choice.

Willow Smith wearing a high loc’d ponytail

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“Wrapped locs will forever be a timeless favorite just beautiful and elegant,” Fowler says.

Green Locs

These loc’d space buns have us green with envy.

A bright hair color always makes a style stand out.

Lisa Boney wearing braided locs with a hat

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“I love when people play with color with their locs.

Its so fun,” Fowler says.

Theres so much freedom to express yourself!"

Kelala wearing locs and a shaved head

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To keep the hair secure, add bobby pins to the length of the hair.

“The thicker/longer locs create too much mass for Bantu knots to be comfortable.”

To take the look to the next level, ensure you slick down your edges with anedge control.

Ava Duvernay wearing her locs in an elegant top bun

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One look at actress Shanola Hampton’s pompadour should but that rumor to rest.

“It’s safe to keep a loc style for about four to six weeks,” Courtney says.

“Id honestly say cornrow locs or loc twists would be the best.

Shanola Hampton wearing an updo loc’d pompadour

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