These fashionable hairstyles for black women are stylish, beautiful, practical, and suitable for many events and situations.
Gorgeous Jumbo Box Braids
These gorgeous jumbo box braids feature beautiful white thread to enhance their style quotient and work beautifully for women with dense hair. This variation on traditional Fulani or tribal braids works incredibly well.
Puffy Ponytail
If you have long hair, this adorable high puff ponytail will showcase its lush locks and give an elegant finish when worn with formal dresses for events and family functions. Make your hairstyle shine by selecting a dark-colored elastic that blends in seamlessly with the color of your natural locks, then cover it up with thick strands to adorn its base for an eye-catching finish.
Cornrows
Cornrows are an elegant way to flaunt textured hair and reflect your cultural identity. Commonly called boxer braids, cornrows can be tight, close-to-the-scalp plaits worn in patterns, words, shapes, or zigzags for maximum impact. Wear two cornrows on either side of your head for an elegant appearance and an asymmetrical style that sedates your arrival. This chic and fashionable style frames your face beautifully, adding an air of temptation.
Box Braids
Box braids were popularized by Janet Jackson’s film Poetic Justice in the ’90s. You can create thick or long box braids based on your desired thickness or opt for more minor twists for something different. This look requires minimal upkeep. Just be sure to visit a stylist specializing in correctly installing braids so they last as long as possible.
Choppy Side Bangs
This dramatic hairstyle is ideal for women with type 3 and 4 curly afros, particularly those who sport chocolate highlights. Additionally, this look works particularly well if they wish to maintain long locks yet retain bangs. Choppy bangs add an edge to any style, while this popular cut works particularly well for salt and pepper-hair. This stylish updo makes a beautiful accessory for summer weddings or church services and benefits women dealing with hot flashes or night sweats.
Natural Braided Hairstyles
Weather-driven damage to our locks can take its toll, so protective styles like braided ‘dos that protect our strands are essential. This braided style is an excellent solution, covering the scalp while adding volume and thickness to our locks. Be bold with your partings! Take inspiration from Lupita Nyong’o and add geometric designs to your cornrows for an eye-catching touch, or follow Erica Ash and incorporate wooden beads into Fulani braids for a chic look.
Bandana Curls
Dress to impress in style by pairing your natural puff with a silk bandana wrapped into a retro side-parted wave for a sleek office look and Old Hollywood charm. This style can help transform voluminous curls into Old Hollywood elegance! Wild ringlets are an elegant, low-maintenance choice for black women with curly hair. Wild ringlets are perfect for oval and diamond face shapes, and beautifully accentuate features and hair texture.
Braided Top Knot
A braided top knot is an attractive way to showcase your locks while allowing them to breathe freely. The asymmetrical shape of this style looks particularly significant when decorated with colorful beads. Eva Marcille serves up some hair inspo with her waist-length Fulani braids – an alternative to the bob and ideal for those wanting protective styles without going short.
Micro Braids in Green
This hairstyle can give women an extra fierce appearance and is also highly stylish and sophisticated – ideal for those looking for an elegant way to sport braids. Curly tapered haircuts like this one look stunning on black women. Not only will it give an eye-catching finish, but it will also accentuate any ringlets you may have. Add an eye-catching accent to this protective hairstyle by incorporating red into it! The vibrant hue will bring modernity to your look and complete it perfectly.
Sleek Straight Hair
Sleek, straight hair is an elegant, classic style for black women. Easy to maintain and suitable for formal events, this classic style makes a lasting impression. This seductive hairstyle for black women is an ideal way to incorporate curls or waves into their style. Featuring a center part and finger waves to add volume and texture, this look boasts both style and sexiness! Add long side bangs to a sleek straight hairstyle as a great way to frame your face and add a more feminine feel to the class – this style makes an excellent statement at homecoming or prom!
