Hairstyles for African American Women

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There are myriad of hairstyles that enhance the hair and the overall look of African American women. Some of the popular hairstyles have been discussed below.

Natural Hairstyle

Do away without relaxers to wear twists, coils or locks as these hairstyles are economical on your wallet and also for your schedule. You can channel the styles of African-American famous celebrities like Cree Summer and Jill Scott and step out with a stunning afro or replicate casual curls of Tracie Thom.

Braided Hairstyle

Cornrows, box braids, or micro-braids are some of the hairstyles that are time-consuming, but they last for long and provide versatility. Many kinds of braiding styles can be worn like cornrows, long and loose box braids, and so on. Cornrows are the best hairstyle that’s rooted deeply in traditions of Africa. Stylists can make wonderful cornrow designs to add variety such zig zag braids or complex hair art. Celebrities like Jada Pinkett Smith and Alicia Keys have indeed proven that the look is perfect to walk on the red carpet.
Other techniques of braiding like box braids offer the flexibility to wear styles that are traditionally seen with that long and relaxed hair. With invisible braids, micro-braids, and box braids, the hair is not braided to your scalp like that of cornrows. It leaves the ends of your hair free for styling. Also, braids can vary in texture, color, length and thickness.

Straight Hairstyle

Silky smooth locks are in great trend regardless of chemically straightened hair or flat ironed hair. Tyra Banks looks beautiful with her straight style along with blunt bangs while Rihanna brings it close at the back to sweep it long.

Extensions

When your hair doesn’t reach to the heights and great lengths you had hoped for, you can enhance your daily look with extensions. With the help of clip-in pieces, you can add volume and body or tack on those additional few inches you like. Luxurious length is indeed hard to obtain on your own as it requires tons of patience. However, if you pay a visit to your hairstylist, you can obtain length like Ciara.

Weaves

You may have come across a beautiful hairstyle on a stranger that may not be the own hair. In order to get your hair weaved, you should always consider the texture, type, and quality of hair you choose for best and long lasting results. There are several techniques of hair weaving such as lace, bonded, netting, and braid weaves. If it’s a braided weave, your hair is braided into cornrows, which serves as the base to which the weave is being sewn in. Fusion and bonding are other methods that help in attaching the weave to the surface of your natural hair with wax, glue, or other adhesives. Lace weaves are the costliest weave options.

Regardless of your choice of hairstyle, you should be confident and proud of and showcase your actual personality. Most importantly, it is just your hair. You can always change your mind to get a new hairstyle done when you visit the salon next time.