How to Maintain Natural Locs & Braid Styles

The time is now for the world to get over how people of color express themselves through their locs and braid styles. Check out products from Red by Kiss and ORS that put the right finishing touches on these natural styles.
Specifically for thick and coarse hair is RED BY KISS Extreme Hold Braiding Gel with certified organic Jamaican black castor oil and honey extract to provide long-lasting, quick molding without flaking to all braid styles.
Price: $7.99 Availability: IvyUsa.com
Price: $7.99 Availability: IvyUsa.com

Keep the edges of braid styles sleek and smooth with ORS Monoi Anti-Breakage Edge Control Oil. It's formulated with Monoi, which is a Tahitian coconut oil used for centuries to protect Polynesian hair. Also contains Omega 3, 6, and antioxidants to prevent breakage while leaving edges frizz-free, moisturized and shiny.
Price: $9.40 Availability: walmart.com
Another product braiders love using to hold plaits in place is RED BY KISS Styler Fixer Foam Mousse, which rovides high definition and brilliant shine to your curls while deeply nourishing dry, crisp parts and reducing frizz.
Price: $4.99 Availability: IvyUsa.com
Locs have morphed from holding spiritual energies and beliefs for select religions to being worn by the masses as another natural style option. Popular among loctitians is RED BY KISS Styler Fixer Locking Wax to lock-in thick hair types. It's enriched with certified organic Jamaican black castor oil to smooth, condition and nourish with a healthy-looking shine.
Price: $7.99 Availability: ivybeauty.com
A new StyleSeat study shows that things are changing especially in the workplace.
- 85% of POC report that they think society is becoming more accepting of natural hair in the workplace.
- Wearing their hair natural to work is preferred for 83% of people of color.
- 87% of people have seen "very curly" hairstyles at work, and 73% of people have seen others wear braids to work.
- 97% of our respondents say they don't care if a POC wears their natural hair to work.