HerLocks | Hairstyle Guides & Methods That Actually Work

Collection of various short hairstyles on woman showcasing different cuts and textures

The Short Hair Edit: 11 Styles Worth Trying This Season

Short hair styles women actually want to wear. My curated edit of 11 cuts that work on real faces — including the one that surprised me most.

Pixie Cuts

June 20, 2026

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The Honest Truth About Butterfly Haircuts

Layered Cuts

June 20, 2026

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The Complete Guide to Trendy Haircuts Medium Hair

Layered Cuts

June 19, 2026

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What Really Happens When You Perfect a Ponytail Tutorial

Ponytails & Updos

June 18, 2026

Woman with romantic textured waves and soft makeup in dreamy studio lighting

Why Hairstyles for Engagement Bride Are Having Their Biggest Moment Ever

Occasion Hairstyles

June 17, 2026

Highlights

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9 Curly Prom Hair Trends That Are Dominating 2026

June 13, 2026

Professional stylist cutting shaggy wolf cut layers in modern salon with natural lighting

The Salon Secret Behind Perfect Shaggy Wolf Cuts

May 20, 2026

Feminine hands braiding short bob hair with three strands being interwoven in bright natural lighting

The 7-Step Method for Perfect Short Bob Braids

May 18, 2026

Woman with sleek short pixie cut showing clean lines and smooth texture in studio lighting

An Ode to Sleek Short Hair: Why This Cut Will Always Have My Heart

May 17, 2026

Close-up portrait of woman with expertly layered short hair showing natural texture and movement in soft studio lighting

Everything You’ve Heard About Short Hair Layers Is Wrong

May 16, 2026

12 Short Layered Haircuts From Easiest to Hardest

May 15, 2026

Woman with shoulder-length lob hairstyle showing loose waves and natural texture

Classic Bob vs Modern Lob: My Honest Take After Trying Both

May 13, 2026

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The Honest Truth About Short Braids with Curls

May 10, 2026

Why Wedding Hairstyles for Medium Hair Are Having a Major Moment Right Now

Wedding hairstyles for medium hair dominated 2024 bridal trends. From textured updos to romantic braids, here's why this length is winning.

June 16, 2026

Woman with textured shag haircut showing soft layered feathery movement and natural waves

Shag vs Wolf Cut Hairstyles: My Honest Take After Trying Both

June 15, 2026

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10 Wavy Haircut Ideas for Every Hair Type

June 15, 2026

Close-up of elegant updo at nape showing bobby pin placement and twisted hair sections

10 Simple Prom Hair Ideas From Easiest to Hardest

June 14, 2026

Collection of women with various bohemian short braids in outdoor festival setting with natural lighting

9 Boho Short Braids From Easiest to Hardest

Braided Styles

June 13, 2026

14 Prom Hairstyles 2026 That Are Dominating This Season

Prom & Party Styles

June 12, 2026

Woman with shoulder-length layered hair showing subtle graduation and movement with golden side lighting

The Honest Truth About Shoulder Length Hair Layers

June 12, 2026

Woman with beautifully styled layered hair showing natural movement and volume in bright lighting

The Complete Guide to How to Style Layered Hair: 3 Phases for Perfect Results

June 12, 2026

Woman with elegant twisted half up hairstyle showing upper sections pulled back with loose waves flowing below

I Was Completely Wrong About Half Up Hair (And What Changed My Mind)

Ponytails & Updos

June 12, 2026

Featured

The 13 Prom Hair Ideas Hairstyles Worth Copying This Year

These 13 prom hair ideas work for every texture and length. From sleek low buns to textured braids — find the look that makes you shine.

Prom & Party Styles

June 9, 2026

Trending Now

Professional soft layered hairstyle showing seamless graduation and natural movement in studio lighting

The Honest Truth About Soft Layers

Soft layers aren't just trendy — they're a game-changer for every hair type. I tested 8 different approaches and found the secret most stylists won't tell you.

Layered Cuts

June 8, 2026

Woman with dimensional brown highlights in bouncy mid-length layered hair showing depth and movement

The Honest Truth About Mid Length Hair with Layers

Layered Cuts

June 7, 2026

Multiple French braid hairstyles showing technique progression from beginner to advanced levels

9 French Braid Hairstyles From Easiest to Hardest

Braided Styles

June 6, 2026

Woman with medium length hair showing natural waves and realistic texture from jawline to crown

What Really Happens When You Try Easy Hairstyles for Medium Hair

Medium Hairstyles

June 5, 2026

Woman with layered hair caught in motion showing natural texture and movement in bright daylight

Why the 70s Shaggy Haircut Is Having a Major Moment Right Now

The 70s shaggy haircut went from forgotten relic to Gen Z obsession in under two years. Here's what changed and why everyone's asking for these layers.

June 4, 2026

Young woman in formal dress with elaborate pearl and jewel hair accessories in elegant updo

9 Quinceanera Hairstyles for Every Hair Type and Celebration Style

Formal Updos

June 3, 2026

Woman with long voluminous waves and natural movement in bright studio lighting

The 5-Step Method for Perfect Long Hair Tutorial Results

May 30, 2026

Close-up view of woman's wolf cut showing choppy layers and natural texture from jawline to crown

Why Wolf Cut for Women Is Having a Major Moment Right Now

May 30, 2026

Seasonal

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9 Quick Braided Hairstyles From Easiest to Hardest

Quick braided hairstyles ranked by skill level. Master 9 gorgeous braids from simple 3-strand to complex crown styles — each with time estimates and difficulty

Braided Styles

May 30, 2026

Woman with modern shaggy mullet showing textured layers from jawline to crown in studio lighting

The Salon Secret Behind Perfect Layered Shag Hair

Professional stylists use specific texturizing techniques for layered shags that last months. My 6-step method transforms flat hair into effortless volume.