Hairstyles and Haircuts for Natural Hair

If you still don’t realize how fun and enjoyable your black curls are, with our natural hairstyles you will surely fall in love with your kinky coils. Creative natural curly hairstyles are effortless and expressive enough to bring out the unique texture of your hair, and protective hairstyles for natural hair make a stake on keeping your curls healthy, while being styled inventively. Even natural hairstyles for short hair are going to surprise you with their ingenuity and novelty. Look through natural braided hairstyles and Natural hair Mohawk ideas to select the hairstyle that are going to be 100% About You!

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Hair Type

60 Easy Protective Hairstyles for Natural Hair to Try ASAP

African-American women are blessed with thick dense hair that can be skillfully shaped into breathtaking hairstyles. However, the natural dryness and brittleness of kinky hair is the other side of the medal. Protective hairstyles aim to limit the stress of environmental factors on natural hair. Here we are going to share 60 easy yet very showy protective hairstyles and tips on how to care for your natural hair.

by The Editors

March 22, 2023

Short

75 Most Inspiring Natural Hairstyles for Short Hair

African American women often encounter many surprises and troubles with their natural hair. It’s either difficult to style or lacks length for versatile impressive hairstyles you can see there on Internet. The other problem is when your hair is getting extremely dry and brittle due to experiments with styling products and styling procedures. Sometimes the only way out in such cases is to have a short haircut and wait for the new healthy growth. Meanwhile the other puzzle that emerges is how to style your short natural hair so that it looks decent. Don’t worry, there are many fantastic stylish hairstyles for your short hair. Here we have collected 75 pictures of the classiest ones.

by The Editors

December 21, 2022

Natural

20 Currently Popular Short Natural Haircuts for Black Women

Kinky hair has its pros and cons; it's voluminous, has plenty of texture, and gives an all-around spunky vibe, however, it can also be very difficult to maintain. Sometimes it's just easier to chop it short! This provides manageability and workability, and you can still embrace the femininity of your unique hair. After sifting through many different pictures, we’ve sorted out our favorite short natural haircuts for black women.

by Sophia Brigstock

July 02, 2021

Natural

30 Gorgeous Passion Twist Hairstyles to Rock in 2023

Passion twists have been around for a few years now and, during that time, have become hugely popular. Passion twists is a great protective style option that boasts a natural-looking texture and a boho feel. They offer a lot of styling flexibility too. Read on to learn more about passion twists and hopefully find your next hairstyle.

by Vanessa Osbourne

December 14, 2022

Natural

101 Sisterlocks Guide with Stunning Inspiration Photos

Tired of spending hours washing, drying, and styling your hair? Do you love traditional locs but don’t feel like they are versatile enough? Then Sisterlocks might be for you! Sisterlocks are a specific type of micro sized locs, also known as microlocs, that provide real hair freedom for all its wearers. Let’s have look at the difference between traditional locs and Sisterlocks and have all your questions about the cost, installation and maintenance answered.

by Kyla Bynum

December 14, 2022

Natural

40 Cute Tapered Natural Hairstyles for Afro Hair

Tapered natural hair is perfect for women who want a short style with options. Long sections throughout the crown give you the ability to create a look that suits your fashion sense and lifestyle needs. With the right tools and products anything is possible.

by The Editors

April 26, 2021

Black

40 Chic Twist Hairstyles for Natural Hair

Are you bored to wear your hair curly, wavy, unbraided? Well, then it’s time for twists! Twist hairstyles are an alternative to braids for natural African curls. Twists have one evident merit, compared to braids – they are faster and easier to make, which is crucial for beginners. Other than that twist hairstyles provide the same benefits: protection of natural hair, length retention and a great base for versatile hairstyles. Twists differ in caliber and type (hanging loosely twists and flat twists plaited close to the scalp like cornrows) There are also Senegalese twists, Havana twists, Marley twists, kinky twists.

by The Editors

December 21, 2022

Updos

50 Cute Updos for Natural Hair

Updos for natural hair can seem like a dream come true when the temperature is climbing and heat styling becomes the dreaded moment of every day. Most of us have been anxiously awaiting summer weather all year long, but humidity or aggressive sun can impair both your hairstyle and your hair health. What’s a girl to do? Put away the heat tools and save some time in the morning by trying one of these simple updos on your natural hair.

by The Editors

September 05, 2021

Natural

20 Head Wrap Styles for Natural Hair with Easy Video Tutorials

Have you ever come across a photo on Instagram or a gorgeous stranger in a head wrap and wonder, how did she do that? Well, we’re here to help demystify those fabulous looks. We’ve got 20 head-wrap styles with easy how-to videos to show you that tying a head wrap is easier than you think!

by Chioma N Ngwudo

July 24, 2021

Natural

10 Expert Tips to Help You Transition from Relaxed to Natural Hair

A transition from relaxer to natural hair is not easy, but people have been doing it for ages. The most important thing that you need to understand and accept is that it will take patience, commitment, and consistency. Don’t be afraid to start - the feel and the look of your natural locks are well worth the journey. I have helped many women embrace their true hair texture, and I’m here to give you tips on how to go natural and encourage you along the way.

by Gege Uboma

July 01, 2021

Natural

Twist Out on Natural Hair Tutorial with 10 Impressive Hairstyle Ideas

Naturals are no stranger to the flexibility and versatility their textures allow for. Whether you are fully natural, transitioning, or recently did a big chop, twists are a popular protective style that can create uniformity throughout your hair. Kinky twists can be worn in many different ways. More than that, once unraveled, it can create a beautiful bouncy halo of curls with their own personality. Here is the know-how and inspiration you need to get started.

by Faith Huffnagle

May 05, 2021

Natural

30 Best Natural Hairstyles for African American Women

Black hair is a challenge in care and styling, but if you choose the right haircut and convenient hairstyle that is also cute and stylish, you will be able to create breathtaking looks with your kinky coils. Don’t be in a hurry to get them relaxed. There are very cute hairstyles for short, medium and long natural hair we are ready to present to your attention. Here are also the pictures of latest wavy updos, twists and braids.

by The Editors

April 26, 2021

Natural

16 Cute Natural Hairstyles for Short Hair with Easy Tutorials

When it comes to styling naturally curly hair, whether you're a beginner or a pro, we all need those easy and realistic styles that we can achieve without breaking the bank or taking many hours. The beauty of having curly, kinky and coily hair is the versatility that it allows. Here are 16 different cute natural hairstyles for short hair you can rock on a daily basis!

by Teshna Farquharson

December 21, 2022

Natural

5 Excellent Ways to Pineapple Natural Hair

Pineapple puff is easy to style and looks cute on natural hair for every occasion. It can be a lazy hairstyle, or you can add some accessories, a bang, or styled baby hairs to it and make a whole different look. It’s also a good choice for a curly hair bedtime routine! Read on to learn more about how to pineapple natural hair for protection at night and an effortless glam look during the daytime.

by Iliandra Balentina

April 15, 2021

Natural

6 Tips You Should Know Before Getting Box Braids

Box braids are individual plaits that are usually achieved using hair extensions. The style can last for about two months or more and can be styled in various ways (ponytails, buns, braided crowns). You are probably thinking, “Hmm no dealing with natural hair for two months? How can I get started?” Well, lucky for you, we have 6 tips that will not only tell how to prepare your hair for box braids but will also keep your hair looking healthy and beautiful after removal.

by Ambar Solis

October 06, 2021

Natural

20 Playful Ways to Wear Yarn Dreads

If you are looking for new ways to revamp your look, you might have just found it. Gorgeous colorful yarn dreads may be the answer to your hair-related dreams. The truly genius thing about this fad is the fact that you can easily try out different colors and styles, without affecting your natural hair. So, go on — have a little fun!

by Charlotte Grainger

August 02, 2021

Mohawk

Fun, Fancy and Simple Natural Hair Mohawk Hairstyles

Mohawk hairstyles for natural hair can deliver a bunch of original hairstyling solutions as well as good protection by way of popular protective hairstyles for African American women. To be honest, the following are fauxhawks… I mean I don’t encourage everyone to shave the sides. This can look pretty cool at some individuals, but that’s not very practical, while with fauxhawks you can change your hairstyles as often as you wish.

by The Editors

November 18, 2021

Natural

6 Most Effective Ways to Prevent Shrinkage in Natural Hair

If you have kinky, curly hair and rock your natural texture, you most likely deal with curl shrinkage. While the effects may not be as noticeable on certain natural hair subtypes, some women have claimed to experience shrinkage up to eight inches when their hair goes from wet to dry. Want to minimize shrinkage as much as possible? Try out these tips for long, strong locks that still show off your natural texture.

by Emmy Nicholson

April 09, 2022

Long

15 Diverse Hairstyles for Long Natural Hair

Many black celebrities rock relaxed black locks these days, because relaxed hair looks breathtaking in any simple or sophisticated hairstyle. However, exposure to aggressive chemicals is very harmful for your locks, while natural black hairstyles can be as exquisite and showy as hairstyles for relaxed hair. Naturalness is the main hair trend in 2023, so why not to use the unique texture and fabulous volume of natural hair to your advantage?

by The Editors

December 21, 2022

Medium

20 Medium Natural Hairstyles For Bright And Stylish Ladies

These days more and more African American women begin to appreciate the special charm of natural black hair and the styling opportunities it offers. Luckily, there are celebrities who stay natural based on the principle, and they do look stunning. Solange, Yaya Da Costa, Lupita Nyong'o, Esperanza Spalding were the first to come to mind… But there are many more! They are ready to share with you their new ravishing natural looks for inspiration. Here are 20 latest hairstyle ideas for natural hair of medium length. These are stylish and easy to do yourself.

by The Editors

March 07, 2021