Natural Black Hair Styles

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

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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

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For more information, visit these LoveToKnow Hair articles:

• African American Natural Hair Styles Interview
• Black Hair Care
• Best Moisturizer for Black Hair
• Shampoos for Natural Black Hair
• Twist Care for Natural Hair
• Natural Hair Care
• Home Remedy for Dry Hair

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.

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