Black hair has long been seen as an expression of identity and culture, used as a signaling sign to represent tribe, religion, and social status. Unfortunately, natural hairstyles have also become an area of discrimination. Bans on natural styles like locs, cornrows, and twists exacerbate anti-Black bias.
Fauxhawk
The faux hawk is a hairstyle with long hair strips on top and fade, undercut, or taper around its sides. It is often mistaken for the mohawk-style haircuts of yesteryear. In reality, it resembles modern pompadour or quiff hairstyles more closely than any punk-era variation.
Add bangs to your faux hawk to add an elegant, formal flair. This style works particularly well when worn with a high fade, which helps emphasize its total volume at the crown of your head. When styling your faux hawk, use pomade or gel to achieve the desired result. Begin by applying small amounts to the back and sides of your head before working the product through your center locks.
Undercut
The Undercut is an iconic hairstyle popular with working-class and gangster men until the 1920s. Since then, its popularity has returned and become one of the hottest men’s styles around; women also look great wearing this hairstyle! It features cleanly shaved sides and back, with a long top section sporting curled or wavy locks.
Lupita Nyong’o is one of many celebrities who sport this short ethnic hairstyle. Her twisted-out pixie with its deep side part adds an attractive asymmetry and draws focus to her amazing eyes and eyebrows. This distinctive look features the sides of an undercut with shaved sides decorated with an eye-catching leaf-inspired design for an eye-catching appearance. It is also a practical option for women who wish to sport faded hair without lines and designs.
Textured Short Haircut
Women with short hair often turn to textured styles as a quick way to add volume and sassy flair. A textured short haircut can make a compelling statement piece, from faux hawks and face-framing bangs, all the way through to stylish bobs with face-framing bangs.
Add loose curls for an irresistibly feminine touch and transform your short textured haircut into something magical daily! These little gems will add volume and volume and make every day feel like Princess Day! To create an eye-catching punk look, pair shaved sides and an edgy fringe with a short haircut for maximum impact. Add simple silver earrings for the final touch! This leaf-inspired texture on this short haircut makes it stand out among black hairstyles.
Blonde Pixie
Blonde highlights can add dimension and define your face shape with ease. This pixie cut features side-swept bangs for added feminine charm; additionally, its asymmetry draws attention directly to your eyes for maximum impact if your eye color stands out.
This blonde pixie with a long fringe is perfect for women who prefer keeping their hair short but want something different from their looks. The longer length adds more dimension and maintainability. Try this honey-to-blonde balayage for an eye-catching color change! The subtle shade adds depth and makes this textured pixie stand out among other ombre blonde hairstyles.
Finger Waves
Add waves to your hair for an elegant yet eye-catching style statement that stands out in any crowd. It also offers an exciting change if you prefer more plain styles! Use your fingers to easily create waves on your hair without incurring damage; just make sure you use a styling gel and a small-tooth comb when working this technique.
Try a contemporary take on this timeless style by shaping flat finger waves to elevate a section of your combed-back hair. Pinch the ridge using a clip instead of your fingers for enhanced definition of waves. Finger Wave Hairstyle was first popularized by stars such as Josephine Baker and Bette Davis during the 1920s before experiencing a revival through hip-hop stars and celebrities such as Missy Elliot in the 1990s.
