Natural hair can be challenging to style and requires special consideration. Here are a few strategies for keeping those beautiful locks looking their best!
If your everyday afro is getting boring, give something unique like this twist out from Yara Shahidi a try.
Inverted Cornrows
Adopting natural hair can help protect it from breakage and allow new growth to thrive, yet styling with braids may seem intimidating at first. Luckily, there are several chic ways to wear cornrows or twists that will keep your strands looking vibrant and healthy.
Instead of opting for traditional cornrows, ask your stylist to create inverted ones angled toward the back of your head for an eye-catching and feminine effect while protecting your strands from harmful UV rays from the sun.
Flat Twists
Flat twists are an easy protective style to install that resemble cornrows but are much simpler. An experienced stylist can quickly replicate this exotic Nubian-inspired hairstyle, featuring a center part and flat twists feeding into a large bun at the nape of your neck – creating an exquisite look suitable for weddings and holiday parties alike.
Short Natural Curls
Add drama and texture to your short natural hair by giving this stylish style a try! Featuring a tapered cut with shaved sides and sideburns, it pairs nicely with curly bob hairstyles as well as highlighted colors for an impressive tomboyish appearance.
Finger coils are an easy and beautiful way to define the shape of your curls if your natural hair has long strands, and this technique doesn’t require heat for maintenance of curls.
Individual Braids
Individual braids are an easy and protective hairstyle to sport for multiple looks, including low puffs, braided buns or ponytails. Experienced stylists may even consider cornrows or intricate pigtail braids for additional adornment.
Braids can be made out of various materials such as synthetic fibers, Kanekalon fibers or human hair. Some people may prefer human hair because it’s less harsh on their scalp than synthetic fibers. When using human hair it’s essential that regular moisturizing takes place to ensure healthy locks.
Box braids are another popular form of individual braiding. These intricate designs incorporate extension hair into natural locks without knot attachment for an untidy finish, often medium length or even shorter for sportier looks. Box braids can even be colored; here you can see black braids that transition seamlessly to blonde for an attractive ombre effect.
Bob-Cut
For a sleek and modern style, a blunt bob is the way to go. This timeless hairstyle pairs well with various hair textures and can easily be styled swept to one side for face framing purposes.
Additionally, sea-salt spray or tousling it up using fingers will give your bob more texture and bend without hassles or complications – perfect if you have natural wavy or curly locks as this style gives off that fun bedhead vibe without much maintenance required.
Add highlights to your bob-cut for added mesmerization; they’ll bring out your natural pigments for an eye-catching effect and make your strands appear thicker, effortlessly chic – ideal if you want to channel your inner E-Girl! You can find examples on TikTok, Twitch and Instagram which combine Harajuku, punk and vintage styles into an online movement called E-Girl culture.
