Black Hairstyles

Black hairstyles have come a long way since hot irons and jerry curls.  Beautiful black men and women have plastered the covers of magazines with trendy, sleek and sophisticated natural black hairstyles.  From kinky curls, locks and braids to relaxed sleek and straight styles, (only to mention a few) the looks are limitless.  The versatility of black hair allows for a range of looks and styles to suit every one`s tastes.  With celebrities like Beyonce, Halle Berry, and Gabrielle Union setting the stage for trendy looks, access to the right products and tools is crucial in attaining the up-to-date black hair styles that are making heads turn.
As we all know, black hair can be very, very dry.  Having a great hydrating conditioner or lotion is key to giving your beautiful strands and that perfect black hairstyle, some tender loving care and shine.  Finding the perfect style for your age, face and lifestyle can work wonders, not only for your looks, but your social life as well.  Keep in mind your personal hair needs, your lifestyle demands and your expense account.  With the wide range of great black hair products available, there is little need to spend exorbitant amounts of money on your hair.  Although, there are ranges in product quality, choose what your hair needs, not what is the trend.
Needless to say, not all of us are blessed with natural black hair that makes us look like top models, but thanks to the popularity and affordability of wigs and weaves, we can adopt a fresh new look, keep up with the Jones’ and feel great sporting either a short or long African American hairstyle.  The sky is the limits when it comes to how good black men and women can look and feel about their gorgeous black hair.

Not so far behind us, African American women were best known for having the tightest braids, neatest dreads or nicest weaves, but thanks to amazing hair products, one no longer has to do a double take and wonder if ‘her hair is real’.   For many black women, the question of what to do with their hair is common but today, some of the hippest, trendiest and most beautiful hair styles belong to those of women of color.   Black hair styles for women range from updos to letting the hair fall loosely in all its natural glory.  If ones hair is an extremely curly type 4, a picked out mini afro is neat, classy and timeless.    African American hairstyles such as buns, ponytails, updo’s or anything else that puts a strain on the front or nape of the hairline should not be kept in the same style for more than 7 days.  Even a full head of thick hair can become thinned if pulled too tightly.  The more weaves, braids and cornrows one puts in her hair, the more damage will be caused.  A temporary style with a wig or weave is always a cute look but at the end of the day, one might want to sport natural black hairstyles instead and show they really love their roots.      

Black Men Hairstyles

Processed hair in the 1920s until the 1960s, was a very popular trend among young black men who straightened their hair with chemicals and slicked it down to the head.  Ocean type waves were created in ones hair along with other variations to spice up this universal black men’s hairstyle. In the 1970s, the complete opposite hairstyle emerged with the ever popular afro.  To follow that came the Shag and men began to let the hair on the back of their head grow longer than on the top.  This style closely resembled the mullet worn by white men in the 1990s.  With all the interesting hairstyles worn by black men over the years, it’s no surprise the most consistent style to this day remains close to the head in a sharp fade.  Very rarely will one see more than half an inch of hair looming above a black man’s head all the way around it, and chances are if there is, he might proclaim he needs a haircut.  The faded hairstyle is not only popular with youth but also with older men as it is neat, tidy and very classy no matter what age.  A very fashionable hair trend seen by younger black men and children is hair designs.  Some of the funkiest patterns and cleanest lines can be seen in black mens hairstyles.