HerLocks | Hairstyle Guides & Methods That Actually Work

Overhead view of short curly hair styled in small braids mixed with loose curls showing pattern variety

What Really Happens When You Style Short Braids with Curls

Short braids with curls aren't the quick Instagram style they look like. Here's the real process — from prep time to the secret that makes them last.

April 16, 2026

Bride's elegant updo from behind showing intricate twisted sections secured with bobby pins and pearl earrings

What Really Happens When You Get Bride Hairstyles Updo – Behind the Scenes

April 15, 2026

Elegant bridal bun hairstyle from behind showing twisted updo with pearl hair pins

The 7-Step Method for the Perfect Bridal Bun

April 15, 2026

Woman with sleek chin-length bob showing glossy finish in soft studio lighting

Why I Will Never Stop Loving Sleek Short Hair

April 15, 2026

Close-up of hands braiding chin-length bob hair with three strands being woven together

The 7-Step Method for Perfect Short Bob Braids

April 15, 2026

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Woman with graduated short bob showing smooth layer transitions from crown to jawline

The Honest Truth About Short Hair Layers (And Why Most People Get Them Wrong)

April 15, 2026

Side by side comparison of woman with chin-length bob and woman with textured pixie cut in studio lighting

Bob Cut vs Pixie Cut: My Honest Take After Trying Both

April 11, 2026

14 90s Layered Bob Cuts That Are Dominating 2026

March 30, 2026

Woman with thin curly hair using diffuser attachment on blow dryer to style bouncing curls

The 5-Step Method for Styling Thin Curly Hair (Without Weighing It Down)

March 30, 2026

How to Style a French Bob: The 6-Step Method I Use at Home

March 30, 2026

Extreme close-up of perfectly formed spiral wave pattern in brunette hair showing curl structure

Short Wavy Hair That Actually Works: My 5 Real-World Discoveries

March 30, 2026

Woman with fresh French bob cut admiring her reflection in salon mirror with stylist behind her

The 6-Step Method to Cutting the Perfect French Bob at Home

March 30, 2026

Professional layered lob haircut on curly hair showing bouncy defined curls and face-framing layers

How to Style a Layered Lob for Curly Hair (My 6-Step Method That Actually Works)

March 29, 2026

My Personal Edit: 9 Shaggy Haircuts Worth Trying

These 9 shaggy haircuts actually work on real hair. I've tested the cuts that add texture without the mess — number 7 surprised me most.

April 15, 2026

Long wavy hair cascading over bare shoulder showing natural movement and golden highlights

My Personal Edit: 10 Long Wavy Haircuts Worth Trying

April 15, 2026

Woman with perfectly styled shag haircut featuring wispy face-framing bangs and textured layers

An Ode to the Shag with Bangs

April 15, 2026

Woman with elegant mother of the bride updo in luxury hotel lobby with chandelier lighting

My Personal Edit: 12 Mother of the Bride Hairstyles Worth Trying

April 14, 2026

Elegant low chignon showing bobby pin placement at nape of neck with diamond earrings visible

What Really Happens When You DIY a Prom Hair Updo

April 11, 2026

Split comparison of woman with high bun versus woman with low bun, both shown from behind

Low Bun vs High Bun: My Honest Take After Trying Both

April 9, 2026

14 Formal Hair Styles for Every Hair Type

April 9, 2026

Elegant twisted chignon at nape of neck showing pin placement and smooth hair sections

Wedding Hairstyles for Long Hair for Every Hair Type

April 9, 2026

Elegant bridal updo from behind showing pin placement and twisted hair sections at nape of neck

12 Wedding Hairstyles for Every Hair Type (Whether You’re Curly, Straight, or Somewhere Between)

April 9, 2026

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12 Wavy Hair Styles & Cuts for Every Hair Type

Wavy hair styles that actually work for fine, thick, short, and long hair. I tested 12 cuts across every texture — these 3 shocked me most.

April 9, 2026

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Woman's hair adorned with small wildflowers in garden setting with soft natural light and romantic styling

12 Spring Hairstyles That Are Dominating 2026

These 12 spring hairstyles are everywhere — from face-framing curtain bangs to lived-in waves. I've tested them all and three completely changed my mind.

April 9, 2026

Woman with long flowing hair styled in loose natural waves against clean white background

The 7-Step Method for Long Hair Tutorial: Get Salon-Quality Results at Home

April 8, 2026

Woman with butterfly bangs showing soft layered face-framing pieces around cheekbones

How I Finally Mastered Butterfly Bangs (After Three Bad Cuts)

April 8, 2026

Woman with thick brown hair styled in a twisted half-up hairstyle viewed from three-quarter angle

The 5-Minute Twisted Half-Up That Makes Thick Hair Look Amazing

April 8, 2026

Extreme close-up of thinning shears cutting through layered hair ends with falling hair fragments

The Salon Secret Behind Perfect 90s Layered Hair

90s layered hair done right requires professional cutting techniques most people skip. My 6-step salon method creates authentic volume and movement — step 4 changes everything.

April 8, 2026