It seems that I don’t run out of tips for transitioning to natural, I’ve gathered more thoughts and ideas that I may have missed to mention in my previous articles. So here it is.

The last two article I shared was all about tips on transitioning but the one I’m about to share to you now is the top 10 tips on how to take care and deal with your transitioning to natural hair.

• Ask yourself why do you want to go natural. First, we may all have millions of reasons to go natural. But you have to figure out why you really want to go natural, is it because it is the latest trend? Or is it just out of curiosity and you want to try how it would look on you, or maybe you now want to embrace and accept yourself more. Your reason of going natural should be deeply rooted, you have to be committed, decided, devoted to your goal of having a natural hair. There is actually no right reason, but as long as it is unfeigned you are in the right direction.

Whether you only want to experiment or just to give it a try, or if you plan on sticking to having a natural hair it is your prerogative actually, just figure out why you want it.

• Before using essential hair products for your natural hair, you must do your research first. You have know the type and structure of your hair. Research what products applies or best suited for your hair. There are products that are specifically intended to certain kind of race, certain hair texture, and type.

There are tons of resources you can find in the internet, on blogs, youtube, tutorial articles and so on. Once you find out, you can start building a regimen and get a healthy hair.

• Experiment with hair products. I’m sure you’ll find yourself like crazy seeing your shower room with plenty of different hair product bottles, because you can’t find that one product that’s best suited for your hair type in a snap. You’ll have to experiment, try and try until you’ll find that one product that your hair will love.

• Keep your hair moisturized. You should know that shampooing and conditioning isn’t just enough. You should include leave on conditioners, deep conditioning, and sometimes hot oil treatments, styling agent into your regimen because your hair needs enough moisturization.

• Be Patient. Do not give up easily. Be patient with your hair growth and with your hair textures. Many of us fail on our first tries because we’re so impatient. If your hair looks disgusting, messy, or dry take your time to carefully de-tangle it, and do a less complicated hairstyles like braiding your hair.

• It is normal to experience breaking it is bound to happen. The least you could do is to keep your two texture blended. To make my hair is less disappointing, I’d do braidouts and bun turnouts natural hairstyles these are the only hairstyles that works for me. I tried twisting my hair but it just didn’t work it still look messy with it.

Also, don’t make a big deal of your hair type. If you do not know what your hair type is, it’s no big deal as long as you know which category your hair belongs, like if it’s straight, wavy, kinky, or curly. From there, you can find products that will best fit your hair type or category. I mean, you don’t have to specifically know the exact letters and numbers of your hair type and textures.

• Choose or use hairstyles that would tuck your hair away. Tucking your hair keeps it from breaking, you won’t be too conscious to keep your hands on your head trying to tidy up the new grown hair. Use a protective hair styling like underneath wigs, or corn rolls, braids and extensions.

• Take care of your hair textures. As you all know, having natural curly hair is so time consuming and tiresome. Detangle your hair gently, and deal with your hair textures by faithfully and continuously following all the steps of your regimen.

My experience with my 8 months transition, I had a moment where I got so impatient and couldn’t wait to cut off my hair because I got tired of detangling my hair every morning, I got tired of seeing strings down the end and it’s so much work. I decided to have my big chop, I was so happy cause I didn’t have to deal with stringy strings on the end. But don’t be impulsive, for me I took a couple of days before deciding for a big chop.

But in my opinion, if you’re in the middle of your transitioning and you’re torn between having to relax your hair or to continue with your natural hair, I would suggest to go on with your natural hair, because first that is how God made you, you were born with that hair and also you’ll get to keep the length of your hair too. But if you choose to go on relaxing your hair, you got to start all over again. I know that many of us aren’t that patient, some don’t like their hair, some are so impulsive and make decisions that they might regret. The easiest way to deal with our hair is to accept and embrace what you have, if you can’t that’s ok. But you got to be patient to get to the hair that you want to achieve.

• If you’ve decided to go for a big chop, make sure you to go an experienced professional to handle your hair, not to some newbie who are just out for experience.

• Be inspired, find an inspiration. You can check out videos on world wide web that can provide no useful information about your hair issues, or online community and forums. What I use to do was I’d cut some pictures on magazine, pictures of people with beautiful curly and afro hairs then I’d post them on my bedroom wall. It actually helped me get through my transitioning process. It is good to have an inspiration cause it will gear you towards positivity, it will help you become more patient and goal oriented.

This is my top ten tips to have a cool hair journey, you will learn a lot of things from your hair journey, you will learn how patient you are in dealing with your hair issues, you will learn what you like and what you don’t like, you’ll learn not to mind what people thinks about your hair. So just go on with your hair journey, be inspired, be patient and be confident that you will achieve that hair that you so long to achieve.

Hi Guys, I am back with another article for you to read and I hope that you will find it useful. Today I’ll be sharing to you the important ways on how to keep your hair healthy and how to deal with your transitioning process successfully.

As you all know, transitioning to natural hair is a process that needs a lot of patience, a lot of experimenting on different products and hairstyles, learning your hair type and what is best for your hair.  It is time consuming too. So If you’re thinking about transitioning to natural hair, you must learn how to take care of your hair and how to deal with it while you’re in the process of it. So let’s get started.

First, keep in mind why you want to undergo transitioning. If you’re just up for an experiment or you wanna give it a try because it’s popular, I guess you should reconsider your reasons first why you want to go natural. Ask yourself If you really have the patience and strength to endure this natural journey, check your motives.  Because there will be people who will discourage you from going natural, but if in your heart you already made that firm decision of going natural you can withstand whatever negative feedbacks you’re about to hear. You’ll be confident that you will make it through and reach that goal.

Next, always remember that eating healthy or unhealthy foods affects your hair, because your hair is actually part of what you eat. There is no use putting all the wonderful ingredients into your hair when you’re constantly eating unhealthy foods.

So to achieve a healthy natural hair you should eat natural healthy foods. Think of your body, be conscious of what you’re eating, and have a healthy eating habit lifestyle. If you want your hair to be naturally moisturize, drink plenty of water everyday, eat fruits and vegetables. Healthy hair starts from having healthy body and healthy lifestyles.

Our hair needs protein, vitamins a, b, c, d, zinc, iron, and foods that are rich of these vitamins are Salmon, Bananas, Walnuts, Avocados, Sweet Potatoes, Almonds, Spinach, Oysters, Eggs, Lentils, Greek Yogurt, Blueberries and Sesame seeds.  I eat fruits and veggies almost everyday, especially bananas believe me I don’t run out of it, my husband eats like 4 kilos of bananas every week and It became my habit too.

The same thing with feeding your hair with natural and essential products. When you buy your shampoo choose the ones that are sulfate free, silicons and parabens free. These contents aren’t good for your hair. They may just make your hair look and feel smooth but they are just coating it, they are not healthy for your hair at all.

Two of the important factors of having a healthy hair is to know your products and do your hair regimen faithfully. Find and experiment products that your hair will like the most, from shampoo, conditioner, moisturizers, essential oils and creams.  I always start with co-washing, and I use non-sulfite and parabens free shampoos and conditioners.  Then I’d use natural coconut oil to moisturize my hair twice a week. I make sure that my hair gets the vitamins and nutrients it needed.

As for my hair regimen, I do at least once a week sometimes twice a week prepo my hair with essential oil, which I leave on my hair overnight. I’d use lavender oil, it’s very soothing to the scalp, but if your hair is drier you can use olive or virgin coconut oil, and tea tree oil if you suffer from dandruff. Gladly I’ve maintained a dandruff free hair, but I’d still use olive oil whenever I run out of lavender oil, it is high in antioxidants and even with Vitamin A and E. Olive oil is one of the best moisturizing essential oil around.

For my co-washing, I use Cantu Shea Butter for Natural Hair Conditioning Co-wash, this product is so amazing, it is made with pure shea butter that provides deep moisture, it is sulfates and parabens free and gently remove build up from your hair. This brand actually carry a lot of natural and paraben free hair products which are really friendly to your hair, especially us girls with natural curly hairs.

Now do not get confused with Co-washing and pre-pooing because they are two different things. Pre-pooing is pre-treating your hair with either conditioner or essential oil, you leave this product on your dry or damp hair for about 15 to 30 minutes before rinsing and follow with your shampoo or co-wash.  While Co-washing is when you use a conditioner in the place of shampoo to cleanse or wash your hair.

Many are wondering if is it necessary to do the big chop when you are transitioning. Absolutely not, It is your prerogative really whether you want to cut it short or to do the big chop or keep it at the length that you’re comfortable with. You can tame your natural hair and your new growth to blend in with your permed hair. As I’ve mentioned before, keeping a natural hair is a long process, you’ll have to find out first which product is best for your hair, you’ll have to do a trial and error test to find that out.

If you’re not new to transitioning, maybe you’ve been doing it on and off like it’s you’re third, or fourth even fifth month stage, for sure you are already pretty much aware of certain things, certain products and hairstyles. Just continue your transitioning journey as you’ve made it this far and you can even make it much farther, you can almost reach your goal. When you pass your fourth month of transitioning, you’ll notice that you’re starting to get a feel of your natural hair especially your new growth, it becomes bushier, the perm ends goes down, then you know you’re getting to your goal.  If you’re already on your fourth month or beyond of your transitioning, stick with it because believe me it does get better, your hair gets better.

There isn’t really a big issue when it comes to hairstyling when you are transitioning, you can always play around with different hair styles like bantu knots, twists, braids or you can blow dry your hair or flat iron it once in a while.

To some who are kind of impatient and couldn’t wait and just give up in the middle of their transitioning process, they go back to their relaxers. We all have different lifestyles, some of us may have to appear to work with their hair not supposed to be messy, but if you’re always in a hurry and you don’t have time to do your hair before going to work, you must have a “go to” hairstyles that you can do in just a snap. You can do the easy braids or twists or knots, just do the simple ones when you’re in a hurry.

But if you prefer to go to a hairstylist, if possible do not allow them to apply a whole lot of heat as everybody knows, too much heat will dry and damage your hair. Or at least, use a heat protector products like Fantasia Polisher Heat Protector. This is what I also use whenever I have to blow dry my hair.  It protects hair against damage from blow dryers or flat irons, and it leaves your hair smooth and shiny plus it maintains the perfect moisture balance while using heat tools.

But as much as possible, do not get used to the blow dyer or flat iron if you want to maintain a beautiful bouncy healthy curly hair, because too much heat damages your hair, it dries out your scalp and hair and it can even give you split ends and dandruff.

Lastly, don’t get frustrated or get pissed with your hair transition. Instead pamper your hair so you’ll have fun with your hair journey, take your transition seriously but enjoy it at the same time.

With their naturally curly hair, Black Men have a variety of hairstyles that they can choose from. These can be the classic cuts to wild afro hair. When you have your business to take care of (or rocking the corporate world), hair isn’t going to be on top of your to-do list.

However, you do need to look bad-ass when meeting people –classic, confident and sharp at first impression (although you are going to leave that impression later on when they get to know you).

14 Cool Hairstyles for Black Men

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Depending in how much time you want to put in your hair, her are some hairstyles that you can choose from that’ll tell them you’ve got class.

The Classic Buzz

The Classic Buzz – Hairstyles for Black Men

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The Classic Buzz – Hairstyles for Black Men

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HOW TO STYLE

Achieved with electric clippers, the back and sides of the head are cut short. The crown is either cut short or left slightly long and tapered. This haircut brings attention to handsome facial features. Add with a moustache outlines or short bread to accentuate the look. This cut will not also require trips to your barber shop for maintaining the look.

• Use a small amount of your favourite hair and scalp moisturizer.
• With a hog spiky brush, detangle your hair.

FACE SHAPE

Since this haircut accentuates facial features, it will compliment any type of face shape of any hair densities.

HOW TO CARE

• To moisturize hair and scalp, use a small quantity of coconut oil. The smell isn’t that overpowering too.
• With this haircut, it’s cool in cold weather but sweltering during summer. Remember to wear a cap to protect your scalp and avoid burn.
• Always remember, it is better to rinse hair everyday and shampoo at least thrice a week. Shampoo contains sulphate that can dry hair.

 Naturally ‘Fro

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HOW TO STYLE

If you’re more in a less formal business, you would definitely get away with your afro. Let loose those curls and be free.

• Wash hair then thoroughly apply a conditioner that can be left-in. You can even use any quality gel.
• Detangle with a wide toothed comb gently.
• Define ends by twisting sections of hair.
• Air dry hair.

FACE SHAPE

This can be carried well by any kind of face of different hair densities.

HOW TO CARE

• Use argan oil to maintain the moisture in curls and prevent it from frizzing.
• Since hair of black people are general brittle and kinky, look for products that are alcohol free and has more oils and moisturizers.
• Apply moisturizers and oils in moderation because they can clog pores.

Afro, Small

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HOW TO STYLE

This hairstyle is clean cut and natural. It’s an afro that you can get away with in the corporate world for being professional looking. For those who are proud of your afro but not a fan of long hair, the small afro is for you. What’s more, it’s low maintenance.

• Wash hair and put on a leave-in quality conditioner.
• Comb through the curls with a wide toothed comb.
• Lightly apply gel thoroughly.
• Fluff and allow to dry naturally.

FACE SHAPE

The top of curls will compliment all face shapes of any hair density.

HOW TO CARE

• Use a moisturizer (different from conditioners) to beat the frizz and add a healthy shine to curls.
• Never brush your hair wet, it promotes hair breakage.
• If you don’t like hats when you’re out of the sun, look for leave on products with SPF whenever you go out.

Wave Texture

Wave Texture – Hairstyles for Black Men

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Wave Texture – Hairstyles for Black Men

HOW TO STYLE

A classic hairstyle that is unique on black men for their hair texture. Trendy and professional, you can’t go wrong with this one.

• Air dry hair.
• Apply a little quantity of pomade and use a hog spiky brush to detangle hair.

FACE SHAPE

Any face type and hair density can carry this look well.

HOW TO CARE

• Use a soft boar bristle brush for newly cut hair.
• Remember, a hard brush is used to create waves in hair. A soft brush is for laying hair down and the medium brush is somewhere in between.
• If you are looking for hair oil, shea butter oil, olive oil and coconut oil works the best.

The Fuzzed Out Buzz

The Fuzzed Out Buzz – Hairstyles for Black Men

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HOW TO STYLE

Simply Buzz with Texture. This hairstyle is more relaxed without being too long. It still accentuates male facial feature and goes well with short beards and moustache outlines. Just like the Buzz cut, this is also low-maintenance.

• Use a modest amount of hair and scalp moisturizer after washing hair.
• Apply a modest quantity of pomade and gently brush through with a hog quill brush.
• Air dry hair.

FACE SHAPE

Just like the buzz cut, this hairstyle is perfect for every face shape of any hair density (men are so lucky).

HOW TO CARE

• Use serum to beat the frizz, add texture and accentuate curls.
• Kinky hair is naturally dry and frizzes due to friction and dehydration. Never rub your head dry, it will cause frizzing later on upon evaporation.
• For less hair damage, use brushes with natural bristles.

Fade

Fade – Hairstyles for Black Men

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Flat top and Fade – Hairstyles for Black Men

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HOW TO STYLE

A classic hairstyle that is can be easily maintained, the Fade comes from black men’s hair shadowy effects from their unique hair texture and darker colors.

• Apply your favourite styling product.
• Brush with forward motion using a boar bristle brush.

FACE SHAPE

This timeless hairstyle can compliment any face kind having different hair textures.

HOW TO CARE

1. Use coconut butter to prevent frizz and create shine.
2. Use coconut or other oil to define the curls more.

Twisted Short

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HOW TO STYLE

One day you realized your hair is getting long. But hey, you can still look businesslike with your growing out hair with these steps. This hairstyle brings out the natural kinky texture of your hair at its best.

• Wash hair and section into four parts.
• Starting at the neck hairline, take a 1×1 section and apply a modest amount of pomade thoroughly.
• Twist hair starting from the root to the tip.
• Twist remaining hair until done.
• Allow hair to naturally dry.
• Shake out hair to give it a bounce.

FACE SHAPE

This hairstyle will frame all types of face shapes well with any type of hair density

HOW TO CARE

• Use a moisturizing gel to hold the look and bit the frizz.
• For shampoo, use a gentle sulphate-free kind –it causes less frizz.
• Not sure which product is good for you? Invest in quality products for a safer bet that your money was well spent.

Short Mohawk

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HOW TO STYLE

Conservative yet edgy, edgy yet easy to take care of, this hairstyle will blend in the corporate world with no problem.

1. Apply your favourite styling product.
2. Gently use a boar bristle brush to brush hair up to the crown
3. Air dry hair.

FACE SHAPE

This low maintenance hair cut is fit for any face shape and hair densities.

HOW TO CARE

• Over application of hair products because this can cause dandruff.
• Never use grease on your hair because it clogs pores. Opt for natural oils.
• Avoid heat on your hair because it causes damage already

Shaven Head

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HOW TO STYLE

If you’re tired of styling your hair or are bothered by the thinning hair, shave your head to look years younger.

FACE SHAPE

This hairstyle is timeless and goes great with any face shape and hair density.

HOW TO CARE

• Use shaving creams to help prevent nicks.
• To repair skin after the shave, use a post shave cream.
• Remember to apply hair products in moderation to avoid dandruff.

Long and Curly

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HOW TO STYLE

Loose curls will wear this long layered look well.

1. After washing hair, put on leave in conditioner and a dab of gel thoroughly on hair.
2. Scrunch extra moisture gently with an old shirt or a microfiber towel.
3. Air dry hair.

FACE SHAPE

All types of face shapes will carry this look well provided they have loose curls.

HOW TO CARE

• If you don’t have loose curls but still want to try this look, you can use an s-curl texturizer to loosen your curls.
• The longer the curls the heavier it get, the more it pulls down the curl. So if you don’t have natural curls, use a lightening conditioner first.
• Sleeping in a satin pillow decreases chance of hair breakage.

BLACK PEOPLE HAIRSTYLES

CHIGNON

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A high bump n top of your head and flowing tresses at the back is something that symbolizes beauty and grace. This elegant hairstyle is ideal or formal events and weddings for its splendid appeal.

Styling Technique

• Section your hair from ear to ear.
• Straighten lower half using a flat iron and bevel the underside for a bumpy effect.
• Use filler or back comb the hair to create the perfect hump.
• Give hair a sleek and graceful look using your preferred cream and flat iron.
• Style your hump desirably.

Best Features

Based on the styling of the hump on top, this hairstyle can potentially create the illusion of narrowing down or widening your face and hence suits a variety of faces but ideal for oval ones. Fine to medium textured hair are best suited.

CLASSY BOB

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Undoubtedly one of the favorites among women, the classic version of the bob is always here to stay. The soft wavy curls lying gently over the ears offer a simple yet classic and refreshed look. Elegance is redefined in its simplistic look.

Styling Technique

• Part your hair as desired.
• Flat iron the hair, section by section. Curl the bottom towards the middle of your head for recreating similar effects.
• Use the best serum for a soft and shiny finish.

Best Features

This style is suited for oval faces as the tresses contouring the sides of the face add the illusion of completeness to such faces. A wide variety of hair textures can easily fit to this style preferably the natural and relaxed ones.

CLASSY CURLS

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Black People Hairstyles

Ladies who are proud owners of long tresses would love to flaunt this style with effortless ease. Big barrel curls look gorgeous on long hair especially for the voluminous ones, adding a typical classy touch to the beauty of the wearer.

Styling Technique

• Part your hair as desired.
• Use a two inch long curling iron to curl your hair. Progress section by section.
• Add sheen to finish off with a shiny outlook.

Best Features

This hairstyle adds volume both to on the vertical and horizontal sides of the face. It all depends on the styling of the curls how it adapts to the wearer’s face type. Generally it looks good on all face types and hair textures. Long natural or relaxed tresses are preferred for this style.

CONSERVATIVE MOHAWK

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For the woman who’s willing to flaunt her wilder and edgy side unabashed, this hairstyle is the exact thing she’s been wanting. A variant of the ever so cool Mohawk style, this sassy looking style is no short of an edgy appeal. The perfect blend of femininity and rustic allure.

Styling Technique

• Apply thermal protection to blow dried hair.
• Smooth out and gently flip hair outwards progressing small section by section. Carry on the technique up the back of your head.
• Work on small sections on your crown and smooth out the hair upwards. Gently flip the ends out.
• Apply shine enhancer styling crème to the ends.
• Style the bangs as desired. Finish it off in style with shine enhancing spray.

Best Features

This hairstyle works best on face types that are a little on the fuller side like square, oval and triangle shaped ones as it gives the illusion of vertical length to the face owing to the volume on top.

DEEP WAVES

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A short yet unique hairstyle with waves you will swoon over. Elegant and classy, it accentuates the beauty of womanhood residing in you.

Styling Technique

• Using a wrapping lotion, mold the hair starting from the center and going down the sides, front and back as well.
• Straighten the hair with a flat iron once dried. Give spiral curls to the longer tresses at the side.
• Apply sheen to finish off the style elegantly.

Best features

The deep waves of this hairstyle look best on oval, round and heart shaped faces owing to the fact that they add the illusion of length to the face. Best suited for hair that is naturally straight and relaxed.

FIRST LADY

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Who can neglect the appeal of the swoon worthy bob flaunted by none other than US first lady Michelle Obama? The elegance is clearly observed in this perfect layered cut style. Take a leaf out of Michelle’s book to flaunt her hairstyle with flamboyance.

Styling Technique

• Prep dried hair with blow dry lotion.
• Section off the top of hair before blow drying with a medium size bristled round brush.
• Flat iron hair from the nape area and slightly bend the ends under.
• Flat iron the bangs as desired.
• Apply your favorite moisturizing oil to the ends.

Best Features

This gorgeous style looks best on triangle, oblong and oval shaped faces. Hair of variable densities can easily take to the style with ease.

GIVE ME VOLUME

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Nothing can beat this tried and tested elegantly cool look featuring soft curls. The excess of shine and volume added to your tresses makes it the perfect medium for sporting the flamboyant yet sexy style of yours.

Styling Technique

• Apply thermal protection to dry hair.
• Use a curling wand or an inch long curling iron to curl the hair vertically working on medium sized sections of hair. Flat iron the bangs as desired.
• Place a hair donut right under the crown and secure. Backcomb hair around it.
• Smooth out hair over the donut and pull to form a slightly side ponytail right under the donut. Arrange hair over your shoulders and finish off as desired.
• Set the hairstyle with your preferred medium hold spray.

Best Features

This face adds volume and beauty to every face shape and hair texture thus making it a hot favorite among the coolest of ladies.

GLAMOUR GIRL

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Glamorous, elegant and flamboyant, you will never run short of adjectives to define this hairstyle. Get up and get noticed with this style that oozes an oomph factor with the splendid curled long layered look.

Styling Technique

• Apply thermal protection to your freshly blow dried strands.
• Section on the top and wrap it’s underneath using hot rollers.
• In the meanwhile, smooth hair using a flat iron and direct bangs away from face.
• Remove rollers on cooling and finger comb the curls gently.
• Apply some sheen to the ends for a shiny finish.

Best Features

This glamorous look suits every face type and hair texture mostly owing to its ultra stylish and voluminous feel that accentuates the beauty of the wearer in every possible way.

NATURAL NANCY

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This hairstyle continues to be a hot favorite among ladies with a touch of curl in their hair. Casual, offbeat and low maintenance, it has got all the elements to make it ever popular. An effortless style statement indeed for every lady who’s always on the move.

Styling Technique

• After washing hair thoroughly, lightly blot out one-thirds of the water.
• Set and define your curls using a curling mousse.
• Finish it off with sheen for a shiny outlook.

Best Features

This hairstyle is ideally meant for women with curls. The jazzed up curls look great on any face type besides a variety of hair texture and density too. For smaller faces, pinning the hair down to prevent it from flowing all over the face is advised.

SIDE SWEPT BEAUTY

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The volume of cascading curls pulled effortlessly to one side gives the perfect glamorous touch to your look. This smooth and voluminous style is appealing enough to turn heads around you.

Styling Technique

• Part hair to your preferred side.
• Slick the side down with some pomade to ensure added smoothness and shine.
• Bring voluminous curls with a medium sized golden barrel curling iron.
• Apply sheen to finish off in style.

Best Features

The hairstyle is ideally suited for oval face types with a diverse range of hair textures. A few streaks of color would add an extra quotient of beauty and curiosity to the style.

VICTORIA’S SECRET CURLS

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Curls flowing all over you is how you can define this cool hairstyle. It can perfectly accentuate the beauty of a woman with an effortlessly elegant and sexy look. Best suited for ones willing to highlight their beauty with a fitting hairstyle.

Styling Technique

• Curl hair using a 1.5 inch curling iron and proceed section by section. Part the hair as you desire.
• Bend over and mess the curls by shaking them lightly.
• Finish off in style using your preferred light hold spray and sheen for the ultimate shine.

Best Features

This hairstyle is bold and flirty making it fit anyone who can carry it with a bit of sex appeal. Ideal for medium to longer lengths of hair, it perfectly fits any hair texture and density mostly due to its unique appeal.

Finally, just for fun, below is a quote that I found on the trouble with having relaxed hair which I turned into an image.

Relaxed hair means work!

16 STYLISH UPDOS FOR BLACK WOMEN

Updos for black women

Updos for black women

INTRODUCTION:
You know what they say……Black is beautiful! Well sometimes its not the case though because sincerely speaking you will agree with me that when you move through the streets of New York, you will surely go like “what!” because of the weird and wonderful hairstyles some black ladies are wearing.

Anyhow, one thing for sure is that our african hair is difficult to work with and we don’t always like to expose it to treatment chemicals because they might cause damage to the hair. If you have noticed, a black woman with her hair up-dos, braids, weaves and wigs are like Timon and Pumba!!

I know how we also like our traditional hair styles like cornrows and twists among others for short hair. There are other popular styles that we cant seem to do away with like old fashioned /pixie or micro braids which are somewhat still trendy even today. I know some of us can’t even tell the difference but they are actually different because pixie braids are smaller compared to the micro ones.

I have seen most black ladies opting for box braids and kinky hairdos. These are 3 or 4 strand braids that are styled to make a shape of a box while kinky twists have to be fashioned in a way that two parts of the hair is held together into tight spirals then plaited up to the end.

Beautiful Updos for Black Women

Beautiful Updos for Black Women

All in all, with long, short or medium hair you can always find suitable hair styles as we are going to be explaining to you more in pictorials that continue below.

HOW TO STYLE:
With all the activities going on and the kind of busy world we live in today, we don’t have all the time to go for hair styling all the time. So opting for an up-do will do best. Look at the lady in the picture above, maybe she has short hair or long hair but all in all she did not go wrong with a up head short thick wig which covers up to under the ears. To pull off that great look we  take you through a series of steps that might be of great help.

• Hair Pinning. For long hairs you will need to pin the hair up together and twist across the piece behind your head to allow the wig to fit well. Use clips to hold the roll together so that the wig can look stylish. Note that you have to chose the best size that will fit well according to your face shape. For short hair you will just need to comb the hair and clip it to the crown or even place into the a bun at the head base.

• Clip any extra bangs. If you have extra fringes you might have to pin them up  into a small hair band that is under your wig just to feel comfortable and holding the hair together.
• Wear the wig cap. You can now put up the wig on top of the head and pull out the net and fix it well up to the neck then style the wig in your favorite style.
• Accessorize. For extra coverage you can add more to your look for example a head band wound look bad with matching jewelry that will match up your shoes.

FACE SHAPE:

Long faces always look cool with wigs though some times you have to consider the shape of your chin to measure the length of the wig. Example of the picture above, she had to get an head up long wig to math up her face shape covering the forehead with a side ban.

HOW TO CARE:

These wigs can look  feisty some times, if you don’t trim it and blush it more often. Always use a pair of scissors to trim off the hairs that are extending out of the wig and brash is before keeping it. For thick wavy short hair wig like this one in the photo will look even great trimmed and you can always apply wavy creams to bring out the great look.

updos for black women for curly

Updos for black women for curly

HOW TO STYLE:

Talk about curly and beautiful! with this look am telling you you will go places. Curly hair can go almost on any occasion be it office or wedding ceremony mention it, it all depends on how you accessorize. If you decide to hold it at the back you can use designer folders that will match up your hair to bring out exactly the look you have been longing for.  let me do easy for you. Below are steps on how you can get your straight hair curly and shiny as ever.

• Give your hair a through wash. Make sure you first wash your hair with half the conditioner you have been using because we don’t want to apply a lot because this might affect our treatments. Then you can give it a thorough blow drying before applying any thing else.
• Add Mousse. tale a hand full of mousse and add it into the entire head from the roots to the tip and use a towel to squeeze and scrunch the tip down the roots. Make sure you don’t rub the scalp.
• Apply Thickening spray. I always prefer root lifter but thickening spray does it well for most of the hair types. Apply it up to the roots too, you can use a  root lifter.
• Blow dry. Leave the hair down and blow dry it with the help of your fingers to lift it up in the sides  and use a brush to straighten it when its dry and divide the hair into sections and curl it section by section according to how big you want them.
• Spray. Once all is done take a blow dryer and dry the hair for about 10  to 20 minutes and then spray your hair with the spray once again then let the curls cool completely and then you can hold them or style them just like in the picture.

FACE SHAPE:

Square faces look great with the curled short hair but if you have long hair don’t hesitate to letting it flow down your shoulders because it will look just fantastic.

HOW TO CARE:

Taking care for curled hair needs patience and a bit of attention because you have to net it before you go to bed and it has to be moisturized more often to keep the curls in shape. Keep oiling the scalp just to keep the roots healthy.

Updos for black women with fine hair

Updos for black women with fine hair

HOW TO STYLE:

Talk about simple looks and you will imagine the picture above in your mind! There are quite lots of different types of hair that include black braided hairstyles, cornrows cute braided hairstyles, and cute braids to mention but a few. If you like sophisticated  hairdos or short hair type, they will create a cool natural look that is very fashionable.

For natural hair you can visit your saloon and get black hair extensions that will look great braided into your hair. Remember, not only will braided hair look great on natural hair they will help your hair grow even faster.

FACE SHAPE:

This kind of hair works well on her long oval face with a wide forehead. It adds more to the upper head leaving a great show off of the facial contours and reveals her beautiful face shape.

HOW TO CARE:

Natural hair always looks great moisturized, so one thing that should never miss in your toilet bag is your hair oil and spray. Keep it out of dust to avoid over washing and blow drying more often and you will notice a great change and growth.

Updos for black women for girls

HOW TO STYLE:

You can call this natural Up-do an ‘eighties’ looking  hair style but one thing for is for sure, that style pulls off the best look for a casual day. For natural hair it will pull off the best look when curled and moisturized for great naturalness and that shiny touch. If you have long hair creating such a look takes just a snap of a finger. Let me take you through some of the simple and easy ways on how you can shape your natural hair for such looks.

• Wash and condition your hair before styling it. Take about 20 to 30 minutes relaxing it so that it clearly drys and always make sure you avoid shampoos and conditioners that contain parabens or phosphates and even those with concentrated petrochemicals because they will spoil your natural hair. Avoid products with sodium  laureth sulfate  because its just a detergent that will strip moisture from your hair.
• Make sure you brush the hair straight as you condition it, and while washing reach up to the root and the scalp but not the strands. To combat the growth of dandruff, wipe the hair and scalp with  astringent soaked cotton or towel but not a comb because it might cause breakage.
• Now you can use a comb to separate the hair from the back into three strands and plait from the back to the front. Then tuck the front hair inside and use a comb to give the front a nice look. You can use a spray after to give the hair a firm grip.

FACE SHAPE:

This shape is the in-thing for ladies with all sorts of faces because you can decide to pull the hair up leaving the side to be plain if you have a long face, but even round faces will look cool with it.

HOW TO CARE:

I always tell my fellow ladies that caring for your natural hair is as simple as caring for your clothes or shoes or jewelry, its just takes one to take some time at least every weekend to clean them up and give them a brush and a few washes here and there. Depending on ones hair type, only shampoos, hair conditioners and hair sprays should be used. Its always advisable to use specific products that you are sure about.

Updos for black women for long hair styles

Updos for black women for long hair styles

HOW TO STYLE:

Life can be so simple for some people with beautiful hair you know, but even if you do not have this kind of long hair, don’t lose hope, we have your back.  You just have to stretch the hair and secure the loose hair with hair pins to a bun shape then fix it well to pull off the look you desire. For natural long hair like in the picture, let me tale you through some real simple ways to get you hands on with this kind of look.

• First you have to have clean hair. Its always good and healthy to wash your natural hair with warm water so that the skin pores are opened up. you know the oils we always apply pile up on the scalp causing blockages.
• Apply conditioner. You can do with a styling product like gel or Mousse. Avoid chemically produced products that may spoil your hair.
• Hold the behind hair into a bun and leave the front hair to flow on the side then hold half of it and push it behind the ear. If you want a more curly look you can first apply curly spray before styling your hair.

FACE SHAPE:

You know they  always say round is sexy! and you can never escape from the fact that a lady with a round face and the right style will look sexy and so beautiful. Round faces  tend to be soft with uncommon features and lifted cheeks. Cuts that fall  below the chin will bring out the the slim appearance, I always recommend bold hairstyles in case you don’t want to use bangs more often.

HOW TO CARE:

I will tell you a secret for natural hair, if you want a healthy and sexy hair style you have to avoid the chemical processed products and use organic products  that have organic ingredients. You can always find products in your local stores that are organic and naturally great for your hair, for example 100% Organic Coconut Oil is wonderful for conditioning your hair.

Updos for black women for long faces

Updos for black women for long faces

HOW TO STYLE:

Do magic with you hair! You don’t have to go for all those extensions and up-dos when you can pull off a sexy look with your African American hair. The good thing with this kind of hair is that its hard and you can do almost any style with it as long as you moisturize and oil it. I like the way she brushed her hair up to hold it on top,  lets look at how we can recreate this kind of style.

• Moisturize your hair first. To pull off the curly texture that will bring out the best appearance you will need to spray your natural hair with a curling spray that with give it that soft touch before your brush it.
• Comb it straight up. Its always advisable to comb up the hair straight before to remove all the entangled hairs so as to hold it up well. Then you can hold it at first with your hand so that you tie it up at a particulate angle that will bring out the shape of your face.
• Tie that bang with the bun and you can use a comb or your fingers to organize the hair according to what you see in the mirror. you can never go wrong with such a great look.

FACE SHAPE:

For long faces this hair style it very fashionable today. I have noticed most of the celebrities have resorted to this kind of style. The young ones even go on to shave off the sides leaving the top hair. Others even go ahead and braid the top hair for a cooler look.

HOW TO CARE:

Natural hair needs to be kept clean and once in a while hot combed to get that straight texture. Natural black hair becomes thick when it comes in contact with water which always becomes a problem, so always have your oil ready and after a swim you can hot comb the hair and oil it for easy maintenance.

Updos for black women for oval faces

Updos for black women for oval faces

HOW TO STYLE:

Hair extensions can help those with short or bad hair quality and one thing for sure is they are doing a great job. For just a few minutes of your time you will get sorted with this kind of wavy extension. Before you do though it is always advisable to seek opinions from your hair stylist before embarking on a specific extension because the best extension is one which is the same or more like the same texture and color of your natural hair. Extensions, just like natural hair need care. You have to oil it and use natural organic products that will maintain the roots of your hair. You might have to consider products like Ultra Black Hair or Creme of Nature Line or just if you can get hold of grape seed or castor oil you will be good to go.

FACE SHAPE:

Round faces look sexy with longer hair extensions. As a hair stylist I know that a round face can look great and cool with nearly every sort of style, so count yourself lucky. Now lets consider long curly styles just like the lady in the picture, the extension is medium and reveals enough of the face just to bring out the shape of your face edges.

HOW TO CARE:

For natural hair make regular trips to visit your hair stylist for hair trims to reduce the over grown spilt hair to keep that fresh look. Then lastly make sure you keep a healthy hair routine by washing and reconditioning your hair to keep it fresh and soft and looking healthy too.

Updos for black women for round faces

Updos for black women for round faces

Updos for black women for square faces

Updos for black women for square faces

Updos for black women for thick hair

Updos for black women for thick hair

Updos for black women for wavy hair

Updos for black women for wavy hair

Updos for black women over 40

Updos for black women over 40

Updos for black women with bangs

Updos for black women with bangs

Updos for black women for wedding hair styles

Updos for black women for wedding hair styles

Updos for black women smooth hair

Updos for black women smooth hair

Check out some other up-do wedding hair styles for African Americans which might be useful:
http://www.ehow.co.uk/list_7434053_updo-styles-african-american-women.html

A recent news story on African American hair I found interesting:

US Army ban on hairstyles including dreadlocks, cornrows prompts allegations of racial bias:http://www.dallasnews.com/news/local-news/20140404-army-ban-on-hairstyles-including-dreadlocks-cornrows-prompts-protest-of-racial-bias-petition-to-obama.ece