'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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

After experiencing hair loss during her battle with cancer, Dianne Austin struggled to find a wig with coily, curly hair similar to her own. This realization led her to launch Coils to Locs, a company ...

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 ...

What are good beginner locs? Full disclosure here: The best starter loc style is going to depend on your hair habits and lifestyle. “Typically, I suggest starting with comb coils, two-strand twists, ...