Hairstyles can make a world of difference to how you appear, whether that be hiding facial flaws or emphasizing strengths to provide an additional confidence boost and help achieve goals more easily.
Women who prefer wearing their hair in this style often braid it to form what is known as a chignon.
Afro
– An afro is an elegant look
– Twisting its locks into tiny braids or creating a halo can give this style its hallmark of sophistication
– Imaan Hammam and Naomi Campbell embrace their natural locks in public
– Fortune 500 companies are starting to showcase more Black women with natural locks in ads
Beehive
– Beehives were an iconic hairstyle in the 60s
– Famous women like Audrey Hepburn, Brigit Bardot, and Aretha Franklin favored this hairstyle
– Beehives remain an ever-popular trend today, particularly when styled with classic black ribbon
– This look can provide volume to medium-haired women
Curtained
– Curtain hairstyles include long fringes with either a side or middle parting and short (or shaved) sides and back hair
– Popularized by Kpop idol Junkook from BTS and 90s boy bands
– This retro trend has made a dramatic comeback into fashion
– Works equally well on both straight and curly locks
Double Bun
– A double bun hairstyle can add both style and sophistication
– Ideal for any special event, especially when combined with face-framing bangs
– Associated with Miley Cyrus, but this hairstyle has been around for quite some time
– In China, double maiden buns are known as niujiaotou or “ox horn head.”
– Alternative take on the style with space buns
French Braid
– French braids exude sophistication, ideal for special events
– Can also be worn loose for a more casual appearance
– Dating back 6,000 years, a timeless style trend that adds volume and body to thin locks
Mohawk
– Mohawk hairstyle is an attractive yet striking style
– Both sides of the head are shaved, leaving behind a central stripe of longer locks
– Intricate braids can be added for girlish appeal
– Offers many design opportunities
Pompadour
– Pompadour hairstyles were popularized by Elvis Presley and James Dean
– A classic Greaser haircut, often known as a quiff or rocker hairstyle
– Utilizes pomade for shine and a smooth finish
Psychobilly Wedge
– Psychobilly emerged during the 1980s, blending rockabilly, punk, and goth music subcultures
– Followers favor kitschy 1950s fashion and wedge haircuts
– Enjoy horror films, kitsch hot rods, and pinup couture
– South London band The Meteors are widely considered the first verified psychobilly group
