Starting locs with comb coils is no easy feat. That’s why it’s important to approach washing with care, especially in the initial stages. While it may feel like a frustrating, uphill battle, the ...

'Coils to Locs' is representing for Black women in the medical wig industry. Dianne Austin and Pamela Shaddock started “Coils to Locs” to fill the medical wig industry void. After Austin experienced ...

Two weeks to the day after her first chemotherapy treatment for breast cancer, exactly as her oncology nurse predicted, Dianne Austin began losing her hair. Not a few strands here and there: it came ...

Black hair is complex. It’s tied to our identity and our history, and is often the first thing that’s noticed, admired, and judged about us. For Black women battling cancer, losing their hair can take ...

To continue reading this content, please enable JavaScript in your browser settings and refresh this page. Preview this article 1 min Sisters Dianne Austin and Pamela ...

Austin revealed a nervousness to share with her now 23-year-old daughter Paige her cancer diagnosis. At the time, Paige was almost 18 and preparing to start her freshman year of college. She feared ...

BOSTON – Two sisters are making a difference for women of color going through cancer treatment. One of them learned firsthand how hard it can be to find a wig that resembles her real hair. So the pair ...

Coils to Locs has taken advantage of several grants and programs to scale, many of which popped up over the last two years to support Black-owned businesses. It's not clear how long they'll last. MIT ...

During the third stage, your hair should experience a lot less unraveling when manipulated. In some cases, your locs may not be growing in the intended direction, but this part of the process will ...