The thing about afro hair is that it is truly versatile. You can sport a wide variety of hairstyles that girls with straighter hair can only dream of. Au naturel, dreadlocks or relaxed hair- you can have so much fun, whatever your preference is. Here are styles to inspire you, which will certainly turn heads as you walk by.
You want long hair- like really long hair. But damn the shrinkage. No matter how much time passes, it feels as though your hair shall never get to a point beyond your shoulders. But the length you crave for, it is just a few steps away. It is necessary to stretch out your hair, before you go for any kind of temporary or permanent treatment. And straightening out your hair yourself is not that hard, if you follow this comprehensive guide on how to.
And now that your hair is all straight and sleek, here are styles you can try out on your relaxed hair.
Blunt bangs- they are chic, stylish and frame your face oh-so-well. Unfortunately, as great as they look, they only work for straight hair. If your hair has undergone a permanent straightening treatment, you can go right out and get them.
How To Style?
If you have already got your hair straightened, this style requires absolutely no effort. Just work a conditioning serum into your hair, brush and flaunt this style.
Is This For You?
The bangs work for all face shapes, but the length of the rest of your hair is something to be considered while getting something like this done.
From macho to androgynous to feminine, shaved sides have, indeed, come a long way. It looks fabulous on natural or treated hair, which has made more and more women opt for this trending haircut. Rihanna, a true inspiration, makes the soft, ombre curls look supremely glamorous.
How To Style:
Start with hair that has already been straightened. Work a volumizing product into hair – something that adds a lot of shine. Now, take a large barrel curler and style loose curls. When you’re done, sweep hair off to a side to show-off your shaved head and set with a medium hold hairspray.
Is This For You?
This style looks great on everybody.
This is a great style that works on straightened hair or hair that has been stretched out. The braided halo looks elegant and makes you feel as pretty as a princess.
How To Style:
You need to work a conditioning product into your hair and brush out any tangles. Then sweep hair off to a side and begin French braiding, adding sections of hair as you move along. When you finish off with the braid, tuck it in and pin.
Is This For You?
This is a very adaptable style that works for most. If you have a wider face, you can always add more volume to the braid.
This vintage style remains the favorite of many. It is easy to recreate and looks stunning on straightened hair. And the best part is, you can add your own flair to it by styling it with accessories of your choice.
How To Style:
You can start by applying a conditioning serum to your hair and smoothing it out. Section off the top and gather the rest in a high ponytail. Divide the ponytail into sections. Leaving the bottommost section intact, tease the other sections to create volume. Fold the teased sections onto the base and secure with a hair tie. Smooth out the last section and wrap it around the bun. For the front part, rub pomade between your palms and smooth the hair out. Then tuck it away and finish by spraying a generous amount of hairspray.
Is This For You?
With this hairstyle, you can go as big and as voluminous as you want. Sporting this hairstyle is the perfect way for channeling one’s inner diva.
This is a really chic style for those with short, straightened hair. The curls are loose and a little messy. This hairstyle fits just about any occasion.
How To Style:
Apply a volumizing spray to hair, and part it off to one side. Using a medium barrel curler, style curls. Tease and spray the bottom sections for more volume and then, let the curls rest atop. Finally, set with a strong hold hairspray.
Is This For You?
This short, messy style looks best on those with long faces.
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