Long hair requires extra work to look its best, but there are numerous styles you can try that will help make it stand out. Box braids make a stunning fashion statement and can add an alluring twist to any special event or casual setting. Wear it over one shoulder for a more relaxed style!
1. Deep Side-Swept
Deep side-swept hairstyles are an elegant way to add feminine flair to formal looks. Grey’s Anatomy star Chandra Wilson makes this trend look great for homecoming, prom, and wedding events – Chandra shows it off on Grey’s Anatomy herself! This look would look fantastic for homecoming, dance, and wedding events alike! If you have natural curly hair, this style effectively showcases its texture while simultaneously adding height and opening up your face. Use a rat-tailed comb to part your hair deep on one side before gently combing through. Keep close sections pinned back using bobby pins; finish it with a light misting of hairspray to secure this style. At any special event, this style will certainly turn heads! Create some texture by adding loose waves for extra dimension or long locs; try flat twists and create an updo with deep side-swept twists for maximum impact.
2. Peek-A-Boo Highlights
Peek-a-boo highlights are an effective way to add subtle color without using bleach all over. This method conceals dyed highlights under your top layer of locks for subtlety when wearing your locks down and testing out potential fantasy colors before committing to an over hue. Dark hair looks stunning when highlighted with bold and vivid peek-a-boo highlights that pop. Try opting for vibrant cherry cola highlights that pop against black locks; purple pop-a-boo highlights are another dramatic choice that works exceptionally well on dark brown locks and can even appear almost black when blended correctly. Add peek-a-boo highlights to your blonde locks for an ombre effect, though subtler tones might work best as blonde hair tends to fade quickly and require constant touchups. For optimal results, try using a sulfate-free shampoo that keeps color vibrant and glossy!
3. Double Bun
The double bun is an elegant yet protective hairstyle that adds fashion. Perfect for black women with curly or coily locks looking for an easy updo that allows their bangs to add youthful energy, it protects while still looking fashionable. Add a headband twist for an adorable and chic updo that protects the mane while providing cracks with a fresh dose of youthful energy. This braided updo features gorgeous cornrows with flat, zig-zag patterns and side-parted sections, creating an eye-catching appearance. Perfect for special events and bridal hairdos alike, adding beading or ribbons is another way to accentuate this hairdo’s attractive features and channel your inner African queen!
4. Baby hair Updo
Wearing baby hairs around your hairline is not new in the Black community; Josephine Baker was the first entertainer to popularize swooped edges during her performance in the 1930s, which quickly became a hallmark of African American beauty. This look continued dominating Black hairstyles until sociopolitical movements encouraged women of color to view natural edges as self-expression rather than necessary additions for appearing “finished” and professional. While most of us strive for an ideal hairline, achieving it may only be achievable through professional magazine retouching. Luckily, some stunning ways to style baby hair will leave you looking put together even if your edges don’t sit perfectly straight like models on Vogue covers. Pinning baby hairs above your ears for a sweet look that’s quick and easy to replicate is perfect for any event or special occasion. Or pin cornrows or flat braids for an eye-catching style with tons of attitude.
