Never has a better time to show off your natural curls and kinks than now. This collection of African American women with naturally curly locks displays various styles and lengths of natural rings. These natural hairstyle pictures will show off your textured waves in no time! From considerable chops to two-strand twists and pixie cuts, there is sure to be something here that suits every hair texture and length.
Protective Hairstyles
Natural hair can be delicate, making protective styles essential to protecting its integrity and encouraging healthy growth. Tucking strands away with minimal manipulation ensures your locks are safe from harsh environmental elements like frigid air temperatures, water damage from rainfall or snow, and sun exposure. Cornrows, faux locs, and Marley twists can all serve to protect hair in their own ways. According to celebrity stylist Njeri Radway, who ensures Michelle Obama always wears flawless braids, “They seal off the ends of your strands.”
Bantu Knots
Bantu knots (chimney bumps) offer two looks in one style. You can wear this style alone, or pair it with a hair accessory to enhance its look. Be sure to use moisturizer while styling this look for optimal results!
Curly Half-Updo
Half-up hairstyles are an elegant way to keep your locks out of the face while still creating an eye-catching style. Zoe Saldana’s curly half-up glam style is stunning and straightforward to replicate; add tendrils of loose hair around your face for framing purposes before spraying with hold-all hairspray, such as Got2B Glued, to maintain this look all night long! This twisted half-up hairstyle is perfect for those with finer or thinner locks, provided their stylist has added volume with balayage or highlights before trying this style. The extra book creates an eye-catching arrangement of twists and braids; pair this look with beautiful jewelry to complete its stunning effect!
Pixie Cut
If you think pixie haircuts are too short to demonstrate your feminine side, this daring style will prove you wrong. Using a texturizing spray, hairspray, or mousse, you can achieve an eye-catching spiky pixie cut with bangs that frame your face while adding volume and structure to your beautiful chin-length locks. This cute pixie cut is ideal for anyone who wants to look like a star without all the effort involved! This variation on a classic cut features finely chopped layers with texture for an effortlessly carefree style. Pixie cuts can accommodate all hair textures, including curly locks. For an especially striking effect, ask your stylist about doing a reverse ombre; this method lightens only the top layer while leaving roots darkened for more accessible and more affordable touch-ups.
Dreadlocks
Dreadlocks are an ancient style combining strands of hair into long, tangled sections in an intertwined rope-like fashion. People from Europe, Asia, and Africa have worn this hairstyle for millennia; Jata (Hindu word for dreadlocks) has even become the word used by Buddhist, Christian, and Muslim ascetics alike! Curly or kinky hair tends to form dreadlocks more readily than straighter locks; maintaining them takes patience and constant care to prevent too-tight coils or their complete demise. Dreadlocks gained widespread recognition in America with the Rastafari movement led by reggae legend Bob Marley. However, their use has since become associated with drug dealing, Black nationalist ideology, and pagan beliefs; consequently, those wearing them find it more challenging to get jobs or advance in their careers than those without.
