Consider this natural bush hairstyle for an effortless style that’s easy to keep looking its best. Combining sleek tapered lines with a fuller puff volume, this look combines modernity and naturalism for maximum appeal. This textured look is ideal for black women who are fed up with wearing extensions or trying to maintain a straight afro. Furthermore, this style highlights your natural curls and kinks!
Bubble Mohawk
A bubble mohawk is an easy and fun way to add color and personality to your look. Perfect for day-to-day wear or formal events, tie your hair in a high ponytail before adding elastics, scrunchies, or kanekalon in regular intervals along the length of your locks to create this unique style. For even bolder expression, dye the tips of your waves for extra depth! This hairstyle is ideal for 4B and 4C kinky locks, as its puffiness will help make you look elegant and fashionable. Pair this updo with faded sideburns for added dimension, brighten your roots with rainbow highlights for added effect, and show off your stunning natural texture – something any black woman looking to take their afro ponytail style to the next level should try.
Updo with Twists
This beautiful updo is perfect for any special event or formal gathering, offering elegance and versatility in one stunning style. Combining the sophistication of a bun with twists makes this standout style feel elegant and gorgeous – guaranteed to leave you feeling confident and competent! The puffy twist updo is an easy and protective hairstyle to try for medium-length natural hair, featuring pining some twists into a high bun and leaving others loose to create puffiness. Once mastered, this hairstyle requires little upkeep or maintenance. Flat twists are an effortless protective hairstyle for black women, requiring only two sections at a time to maintain. Working like cornrows, they won’t put unnecessary tension on your scalp and allow it to relax more freely. Add an elegant touch by accessorizing them with beads or cuffs; these embellishments will also enhance the look of the twisted crown bun. Perfect for evening events or dinner dates!
Braided Braids with Earrings
Braids are an effective protective style to help retain moisture, prevent breakage, and promote hair growth. Their wide variety of styles makes finding one to suit any hair type or texture easy; fine or thin hair works best with smaller braids, while thicker or textured locks may require bigger braids or twists. This stunning style showcases thick shoulder-length box braids adorned with golden beads for an eye-catching piece. Paired with studded silver earrings for an eye-catching ensemble sure to attract compliments, this style will turn heads! Goddess braids are an elegant style for short, natural hair. Resembling cornrows but larger and raised off the scalp, goddess braids create a timeless yet contemporary look when worn with deep parts, colors, or fringes to make each style your own. Perfect for formal occasions and everyday wear – goddess braids will still look stunning in years to come!
Loose Braids
Loose braids can be an excellent protective hairstyle to keep natural hair healthy. Not only are they easy to style, but loose braids also reduce damage to roots while leaving you with beautiful locks all year! Tight protective styles may cause traction alopecia, but loose braids don’t pose the same threat and keep your locks looking gorgeous all the time! Loose pigtail braids, created from two loose ponytails, is another beautiful hairstyle suitable for teenagers that gives off that chic boho chic aesthetic. Add pearls or flowers for an even more stunning effect! Keep your braids in place using a hair tie to avoid having messy locks when attending special events and moisturizer to prevent dry and itchy scalp conditions.
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