The versatility of natural black hair is finally getting the attention it deserves. Today many more girls share how to maintain and rock their natural black hair online. The trend has even gotten to celebrities who have been seen rocking styles like braids and dreadlocks and even going bald.
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It’s also a plus that natural hairstyles allow you to express your cultural heritage while remaining stylish. Keep up with the latest trends by trying these natural hairstyles for black women.
1. Afro Hair
Nothing screams natural black hair more than an afro. No matter your hair’s length or curl pattern, natural afro hair looks great on everyone. It’s one of the easy hairstyles for natural hair to achieve since it requires less manipulation.
You only need to moisturize your hair with cream, hydrating milk, or oil before you style it.
Big, voluminous afros are the most common, but here are other ways to style your afro.
Heatless Wash and Go
This is afro in its most natural form. To achieve this style, wash your hair, condition it, apply moisturizer then style it. Always use a wide-toothed comb for detangling and create a fluffy afro using your fingers or hair pick.
TWA (Teeny Weeny Afro)
This is an extremely short afro with a maximum hair length of 2 inches. It’s the best natural hairstyle for black women who have just had a big chop and still want to look divine. Coloring, curling, or using hair jewelry are some of the best ways to style TWAs.
2. Bantu Knots
Bantu knots are one of the oldest yet most trending natural hairstyles for black women. Renowned black celebrities like Rihanna and Beyoncé have made this style look regal. It’s an easy hairstyle for natural hair, and you can slay it at home or on any occasion if styled correctly.
Another thing about Bantu knots is that you can style them on natural hair, with cornrows, on braids, and short or long hair. You will need a moisturizer, leave-in conditioner, coconut oil, bobby pins, hair ties, a bristle brush, and a wide-toothed comb to style.
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3. Braids
Braids are the most common protective hairstyle for black women. They are easy to maintain, and you can wear them in several different styles. The list is endless, from box braids to knotless, bob, jumbo twists, mini braids, and mini twists!
Before braiding your natural hair, it’s always advisable to wash and deep-condition your hair first. The idea is to retain moisture for as long as possible.
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4. Cornrows
Yara Shahidi, Beyoncé, Ciara, Mel-B, and Rihanna are fabulous, famous black women who make cornrows look effortlessly chic. They are the best protective hairstyle to keep your natural hair healthy while at the same time looking stylish.
5. High and Low Afro Puffs
You only need to create a puffball with a hair tie, and that’s it! This is one of the perfect ‘do it at home’ summer hairstyles for black women that needs little to no effort.
You can elevate your afro puff to another level by styling it differently, including Afro puff with bangs, using a scarf, pigtail afro puffs, and using hair accessories.
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6. Twist-Outs
Twist-outs are also the best and easiest natural hairstyle for black women. A twist-out is achieved by parting the hair into sections and dividing the sections into two parts. Apply twisting cream on the two parts of the hair, then twist them out to achieve a two-strand twist.
If you want a voluminous twist wave, use many sections; if you’re looking for a uniform look, use uniform or fewer sections.
7. Short Haircuts
It’s impossible to think of short hair without considering celebrity actress Lupita Nyong’o. Black women with short hair steal attention immediately. There are many ways to style short hair. For instance, you can go for:
- Buzz cut
- Finger waves
- Side cuts
- Colored short hair
- Bald
8. Slicked Bun
A slicked bun is one of the easy hairstyles for natural hair, and it’s consequently very popular. Low, high, mid, side-part, middle-part, no-part, and pigtail buns are great summer hairstyles for black women who want to look classy while resisting humidity.
You can DIY a bun at home. You will need the following:
- Hair gel
- Edge control
- Hair spray
- Silk or satin scarf
- Hard-bristle brush
- Hairband
9. Locs and Dreads
If you wonder how locs and dreads can be versatile, check out how celebrity sisters Halle Bailey and Chloe Bailey rock their dreads! Now more than ever, you can style locs and dreads in a million ways and still look sophisticated. The best part is that many options exist for anything other than permanent locks. For example, faux locs.
Different types of locs to rock your natural black hair include:
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- Sister locs
- Traditional locs
- Freeform locs
- Interlocking locs
- Two-strand twist locs etc
10. Braided Pony
What not to love about a braided pony? It’s a straightforward hairstyle for natural hair and the perfect style for summer. It’s also versatile since you can wear it in different colors depending on your natural hair color. And you can style it in a low or high pony. All you need is a pack of extended braiding hair.
The great thing about natural hairstyles for black women is they are unique and versatile. You have many options to look great every day, from braids to afros and updos. So, say goodbye to bad hair days and embrace the beauty of natural black hair with these hairstyles!
