Natural Black Hair Styles

From LoveToKnow Hair

Natural black hair styles can be stunning and stylish if they are done properly, and this gallery can show you some of the fabulous options available for natural glamour.

Natural double strands are casually elegant.
Natural double strands are casually elegant.

Why Go Natural?

Hair is organic and has natural beauty, but extensive chemical treatments such as hair highlights, straightening, and relaxing can rob hair of its elegance by stripping away vital oils and causing other damage.

Natural hair is healthier and more vibrant, and with good black hair care, it can be more stunning than any artificial coif. Today there are many options for alluring natural styles, no matter what the hair’s length.

Tips for Natural Black Hair

Nedjetti
Nedjetti

Natural hair may be lovely, but it won’t stay that way unless it is properly cared for. African American hair can be delicate and tricky to work with, and it is essential to find an experienced stylist who knows the best natural techniques to style black hair. Other tips include:

  • Eat a diet for healthy hair and drink plenty of water to keep hair naturally nourished.
  • Use a hydrating shampoo and regular conditioner treatments to preserve hair’s moisture.
  • Avoid styles that apply excessive tension to the hair – tight styles are more likely to break and damage hair.
  • Protect hair from too much sun, wind, and other drying climates with appropriate natural hair products, hats, and scarves.

More Information on Natural Hair Care

Afro Twist Out
Afro Twist Out

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Gallery of Natural Black Hair Styles

LoveToKnow Hair thanks Nedjetti for contributing these photos of outstanding natural black styles. Nedjetti is a licensed cosmetologist and has been a natural hair care specialist for more than 15 years. Her work has appeared in more than 50 celebrity and hair style magazines. For more information about Nedjetti, visit her salon website, Nedjetti.com.

Click on each photo below for detailed credit information.

Medium Comb Coils
Medium Comb Coils
Natural Hair Knots
Natural Hair Knots
Twisted Braids
Twisted Braids
Long Curly Locs
Long Curly Locs
Cornrow Updo
Cornrow Updo
Double Strands
Double Strands
Short Braids
Short Braids
Short Comb Coils
Short Comb Coils
Long Locs
Long Locs
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Comments

Christine - In this context "black" refers to African American hair, not the hair color. You can check out Asian Hair Style for some great looks for Asian hair.

-- Contributed by: Mayntz

when i was looking at this, i didn't find any asians in the pics. we have black hair too. and i want styles for us too.

-- Contributed by: Christine

Hi Liz, Celebrity Stylist Nedjeti answers this question in an interview on African American natural hair. Nedjetti's personal transition was to use a box braid style and slowly grow out her natural hair, eventually cutting off the damaged, previously relaxed hair. Best of luck!

-- Contributed by: Amy Finley
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