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Whether you love sleek, straight styles, embrace your natural texture, or experiment with braids and locs, there are endless stunning Black hairstyles to explore. From intricate braided designs and gorgeous curls to elegant updos, these looks celebrate creativity and versatility. Discover the latest trends in short styles, including chic bobs, tapered pixies, and stylish TWAs. Plus, find the best protective hairstyles to keep your natural hair healthy and thriving!

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Black Hairstyles

70 Best Black Braided Hairstyles That Turn Heads

Embrace the unique advantage your beautiful voluminous natural hair, allowing for creative and durable braided looks that stand out and also provide lasting protection. The versatility of African hair braiding styles — ranging from microbraids, cornrows, fishtail braids, to twist braids, tree braids, and French braids, among others — means you have a plethora of options to choose from. Opting for a specific style and thickness, you can transform your hair into an array of stunning braided hairstyles suitable for both everyday wear and special occasions. Explore different types of braids for Black women and embrace the natural bounty of your hair!

by Gege Uboma
February 26, 2025
Black Hairstyles

75 Most Inspiring Natural Hairstyles for Short Hair

African American women often encounter many surprises and troubles with their natural hair. It’s either difficult to style or lacks length for versatile impressive hairstyles you can see there on Internet. The other problem is when your hair is getting extremely dry and brittle due to experiments with styling products and styling procedures. Sometimes the only way out in such cases is to have a short haircut and wait for the new healthy growth. Meanwhile the other puzzle that emerges is how to style your short natural hair so that it looks decent. Don’t worry, there are many fantastic stylish hairstyles for your short hair. Here we have collected 75 pictures of the classiest ones.

by Nikki Goddard
February 26, 2025
Black Hairstyles

60 Protective Hairstyles for Natural Hair to Try ASAP

Want to keep your natural hair healthy and fabulous? Trendy protective hairstyles are the answer to your prayers!

by Marissa Palmer
February 26, 2025
Black Hairstyles

60 Great Short Hairstyles for Black Women

Whether relaxed or natural, short hairstyles look particularly stunning on Black women. They often go with the fashion and add to the character of the wearer. Check out trendy short Black hairstyle ideas you might want to show to your stylist. “You can opt for a versatile bob with asymmetry or layers, straightened style, or a teeny-weeny afro featuring your short curls. Look for the hairdo that will match your personality best and bring out your beautiful features.”

by The Editors
February 26, 2025
Bob Haircut

50 Sensational Bob Haircuts for Black Women

A haircut is a key component of our image, so it needs to be selected thoughtfully. Black bob hairstyles look fantastic and suit all face shapes, you only need to opt for the right length and finish. Adorable looks in this collection of images are created by top stylists. Let’s learn from them and draw inspiration.

by The Editors
December 19, 2024
Black Hairstyles

50 Stunning Box Braid Hairstyles

Check out this guide on box braids hairstyles, that includes answers to all your questions and the most beautiful box braids designs.

by Stacey Bradshaw
February 26, 2025
Black Hairstyles

30 Super Hot Cornrow Braid Hairstyles for 2025

Are you looking for a protective hairstyle for natural hair that will turn heads in admiration? If the answer is yes, then you need cornrow braids in your life. Dating back to ancient Africa, cornrow styles are widely used and adapted by modern-day stylists all over the world. We’re in absolute awe of these 30 different types of cornrows and we can’t wait to share them with you!

by Cortne Bonilla
December 19, 2024
Black Hairstyles

30 Hot Kinky Twists Hairstyles to Try in 2025

Braiding hair is not the only way to get a cool protective hairstyle. Twists are just as fun, diverse and easy to do. Want a natural-looking protective style? Try kinky twists! Kinky twists styles can be done in a variety of ways, by playing with styling options and creativity. They are not only great as a protective look for your natural hair but also add memorable style moments.

by Nikki Goddard
December 09, 2024
Black Hairstyles

20 Currently Popular Short Natural Haircuts for Black Women

Kinky hair has its pros and cons; it's voluminous, has plenty of texture, and gives an all-around spunky vibe, however, it can also be very difficult to maintain. Sometimes it's just easier to chop it short! This provides manageability and workability, and you can still embrace the femininity of your unique hair. After sifting through many different pictures, we’ve sorted out our favorite short natural haircuts for black women.

by Diana Nepran
February 26, 2025
Black Hairstyles

30 Classy Black Ponytail Hairstyles

Not only is this hairstyle practical, but ponytail is also classy and chic at the same time! To give your pony a go with a bit of a difference, we’ve got together some really great options with how to’s and inspiration to try new takes on the classic hairstyle everyone knows very well.

by The Editors
February 26, 2025
Black Hairstyles

60 Inspiring Examples of Goddess Braids

Goddess braids are a feminine and beautiful way for ethnic women to wear their hair. Like many braided styles, some Goddess coifs can remain intact for weeks, while others will only last for a day. Check out all the great variations of this modern hairstyle that take a cue from mythological heroines.

by The Editors
January 17, 2024
Black Hairstyles

Black Girls Hairstyles and Haircuts – 40 Cool Ideas for Black Coils

Black kids have thick curly hair that is not so easy to handle. Having it braided or cut short are the first ideas that come to mind when you think of how to reduce to a minimum the troubles of black hair styling. However, short hair and simple cornrows tend to look monotonous. And kids also want to sport cute and extravagant hairstyles, expressing their individuality.

by Nikki Goddard
February 26, 2025
Black Hairstyles

40 Ideas of Micro Braids and Invisible Braids Hairstyles

For some women, micro braids are a mainstay, while other girls just dabble in them. Whatever your approach to the style is, these ‘dos provide tons of inspiration. Rock your mini plaits freely hanging, try different updos and half up styles or use invisible braids as a chance to get full, voluminous curls.

by The Editors
February 26, 2025
Black Hairstyles

30 Gorgeous Passion Twist Hairstyles to Rock in 2025

Passion twists have been around for a few years now and, during that time, have become hugely popular. Passion twists is a great protective style option that boasts a natural-looking texture and a boho feel. They offer a lot of styling flexibility too. Read on to learn more about passion twists and hopefully find your next hairstyle.

by Vanessa Osbourne
February 26, 2025
Short Haircuts

50 Gorgeous African American Short Hairstyles

Need a new look? Pick from our extensive collection of stylish short hairstyles that celebrate natural textures, bold cuts, and juicy colors.

by Uneek Rogers
February 18, 2025
Black Hairstyles

40 Crochet Braids Hairstyles for Your Inspiration

Crochet braids, also sometimes called latch hook braids. They are typically made from synthetic hair extensions looped through your natural hair (braided into cornrows). Crochet twists are another form of the same concept, only they’re twists, instead of braids. While they take some time and patience to create, once they’re done, they can be styled in a variety of ways — piled on top of your head, pulled back, in a ponytail, or just loose. When you decide to take them out, you can wear your hair naturally. Let`s see the variants!

by Nikki Goddard
November 05, 2024
Black Hairstyles

101 Sisterlocks Guide with Stunning Inspiration Photos

Tired of spending hours washing, drying, and styling your hair? Do you love traditional locs but don’t feel like they are versatile enough? Then Sisterlocks might be for you! Sisterlocks are a specific type of micro sized locs, also known as microlocs, that provide real hair freedom for all its wearers. Let’s have look at the difference between traditional locs and Sisterlocks and have all your questions about the cost, installation and maintenance answered.

by Kyla Bynum
February 26, 2025
Black Hairstyles

20 Amazing Fulani Braids for Women of All Ages

If you’re not old enough to have heard of actress Bo Derek, you’re probably at least old enough to know who singer-songwriter Alicia Keys is. Aside from being stately, beautiful, and successful women, these gorgeous celebrities have something else in common: they’re both known for their classic Fulani braids.

by Andrea Payme
February 26, 2025
Black Hairstyles

40 Cute Tapered Natural Hairstyles for Afro Hair

Tapered natural hair is perfect for women who want a short style with options. Long sections throughout the crown give you the ability to create a look that suits your fashion sense and lifestyle needs. With the right tools and products anything is possible.

by The Editors
February 26, 2025
Black Hairstyles

Senegalese Twists – 60 Ways to Turn Heads Quickly

Senegalese twists, otherwise known as rope twists, are a protective style that is not only utilitarian, but it also serves as a striking addition to any hair styling routine. When hair needs a break or rest, especially from any harsh treatments/chemicals or heat damage, try twist styles for their versatility and elegance. Twists can be worn up or down, braided or knotted; for the office or kicking it, this style is a must-have in any lady’s hair gamut.

by The Editors
August 30, 2023
Long Haircuts

40 Eye-Catching Long Hairstyles for Black Women to Try

Long hairstyles for black women vary in shape and texture, but they surely make your locks look even more appealing. See some ideas in our article!

by Uneek Rogers
February 06, 2025
Black Hairstyles

50 Chic Twist Hairstyles for Natural Hair

To wear your curls with confidence and not think about humidity that makes them swell and lose their shape, try one of these cool twist hairstyles for natural hair.

by Uneek Rogers
February 26, 2025
Black Hairstyles

A Tall Cool Glass of Lemonade Braids!

Braids named after a summer drink? What’s that all about? We think we know! Just like their “bigger than life” spokes-icon, Beyonce, lemonade braids are refreshing and tasty, tart and sweet, and quenching the thirst of thousands of women who are “putting a ring” on the look.

by Andrea Payme
February 26, 2025
Black Hairstyles

50 Thrilling Twist Braid Styles to Try This Season

Twists are a top favorite technique in black hairstyles, along with braids. Twists allow extending your natural hair, attaching anything from quality commercial strands to dreadlocks. Many African American women hold themselves back from going natural simply because they have no idea of how they are going to style and protect their natural hair. Here are a couple of nice ideas in pictures, ladies.

by The Editors
February 26, 2025
Black Hairstyles

Sew Hot: 40 Gorgeous Sew-In Hairstyles

A great thing about hair and the various styles that you can create with it, is that you don't necessarily have to have the length, thickness and texture of your dreams to achieve a certain look. In the case of this round-up, it's all about the beauty, functionality and versatility of hair extensions, specifically sew-ins.

by Nikki Goddard
November 05, 2024
Black Hairstyles

30 Most Beautiful Small Box Braid Hairstyles

Combing and brushing your natural hair daily, you subject it to much stress. If you want to take a break from constant brushing for about two months and reduce your styling time to a minimum, box braids can be an excellent protective hairstyle to wear. Don’t want to sacrifice the versatility of styling? These small box braids ideas will prove that you don’t have to!

by Vanessa Osbourne
September 26, 2023
Black Hairstyles

20 Ultra Chic Ways to Style Bob Braids in 2025

Is there anything as chic or sophisticated as the timeless bob? As a matter of fact, there is – bob braids are both elegant and edgy, plus they're always in fashion. Easy to style, universally flattering, and extraordinarily versatile, braided bob hairstyles run the gamut between funky and conservative.

by Nikki Goddard
February 26, 2025
Hair Styles

50 Updo Hairstyles for Black Women Ranging from Elegant to Eccentric

Updo hairstyles for black women amaze with their beauty, sophistication and creativity. As we usher in the warmest months, now is the perfect time to try new updo hairstyles. Black hair ranges from relaxed through loosely curled to tight coils and glorious afros. Therefore, trying to find a black updo that works equally well with different unique textures can prove to be difficult..

by The Editors
February 26, 2025
Black Hairstyles

40 Fabulous Funky Ways to Pull Off Faux Locs

Faux locs are versatile, fun, and generally fabulous, plus, just about anyone can wear them – that's why faux is really kind of fantastic. Dreads have a long, rich history, and the culture attached to them is beautiful. Fake locs allow practically everyone to experiment with dreadlocks and braids of all different styles, textures, lengths, and colors.

by The Editors
October 01, 2024
Black Hairstyles

40 TWA Hairstyles That Are Totally Fabulous

When most think of natural hair, they typically think beautifully full, wild and robust afros. However, rocking an afro can also mean going the shorter route … very short. Enter TWA hairstyles (Teeny Weeny Afro if you’re going to get technical). These days these tight and curly ‘dos are all the rage.

by The Editors
December 22, 2023
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