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NeNe Leakes Side Swept Hairstyle

Lisa — Sat, 14 Nov 2009 03:35:33 +0000

This is a very edgy style with very short sides in a crop fashion and long side swept bangs.

NeNe Leakes

The hair on top is brought forward from the back of the head and the underneath layer is trimmed very close to the scalp. Lighter red-tone highlights add depth and interest. The blue/silver eye shadow covers the lid and up to the eyebrow. She hosts "The Real Housewives of Atlanta" wrap up party at TAO Nightclub at the Venetian in Las Vegas.

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Chris Rock "Good Hair"

Lisa — Tue, 06 Oct 2009 01:29:42 +0000

Chris Rock at the "Good Hair" Los Angeles Premiere on 10/1/2009:

Chris Rock

Chris was inspired to write and produce this movie when one of his daughters said that she did not like her hair. This documentary will take a look into the world of African Americans and their styling issues. The movie is set to come out in theaters in select cities on October 9th and nationally on the 23rd. Set your calendars to check it out. It looks like a fun one to see.

Beyonce Long Straight Style

Lisa — Mon, 05 Oct 2009 21:45:16 +0000

This beautiful lady has a straight look this time at the 4th Annual Billboard Women in Music Awards in New York on October 2nd, 2009.

Beyonce

A professional relaxer treatment can help to get this look as well as a flat iron. Long and layered, the graduated lengths help with the flow. Lighter brown highlights add depth. A side part and bangs swept over to one side show off her eyes. She is wearing natural pink lipstick and a hint of aqua around the eyes to match her dress. Big silver hoop earrings stand out as an accessory that pops.

Jessica Lucas with Half Straight and Half Soft Curls

Lisa — Sat, 29 Aug 2009 14:38:55 +0000

Jessica is looking gorgeous here with this soft and retro hairstyle.

Jessica Lucas

She has a middle part with no bangs as they are incorporated into the sides which are styled smooth down to chin level where they transition into soft curls. This photo comes from the Launch Party for Melrose Place. This style is ever so similar to styles from the 70's as shown here. The updated version is more smooth and defined and much less frizzy looking.

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Tatyana Ali Medium Long Waves

Lisa — Mon, 24 Aug 2009 14:18:04 +0000

Tatyana is sporting a simple long style with a middle part and is bang-less. This style shows off her beautiful face and smile.

Tatyana Ali

Relaxers help take the kink out of the strand and allow more versatile styling. This photo was taken at The National City of Opportunity Initiative to help high school seniors and college students.

Beyonce with Beautiful Highlighted Waves

Lisa — Tue, 21 Jul 2009 04:44:47 +0000

Beyonce is sporting some great defined and highlighted waves here.

Beyonce

This beautiful woman has enviable hair that is just past shoulder length. A professional relaxer treatment can help get rid of the kinky frizzies and blow drying with a large round brush can further straighten. A curling iron held vertically while wrapping the sections around it can give the appearance of casual waves.

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Short Graduation Hairstyle

Lisa — Fri, 15 May 2009 05:05:56 +0000

Here is a cute short hairdo worn with cap and gown.

graduation

What a sharp look for the big day. This style is straight and has a full bang with the cap sitting slightly to the back.

Sedu Flip

Lisa — Thu, 07 May 2009 15:34:44 +0000

A short and sassy straight haircut looks fun and age appropriate for this teen girl.

Short Sedu

A little highlighting adds dimension and shine to this sedu flip. This young lady wears glasses and a big smile.

Urban Afro

Lisa — Mon, 23 Mar 2009 19:03:27 +0000

Here's a wild and big natural Afro:

Afro

This guy is wearing trendy shades and a goatee.

Bride Short Hairstyle with Veil

Lisa — Mon, 16 Mar 2009 06:46:05 +0000

This is a simple and easy style to create.

bride and groom

Just take random sections from the front and pull them back. Attach the veil at the top of the crown. The bride is wearing a simple choker style necklace with her strapless white gown. The groom is also wearing white and has an almost shaved head.

Jennifer Hudson with Short Cut and Side Swept bangs

Lisa — Thu, 19 Feb 2009 16:55:02 +0000

Jennifer's cut is very attractive on her here at the 40th NAACP Image Awards.

Jennifer Hudson

The layers give the ends texture as they flip up ever so slightly.

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Sedu Prom Girl

Lisa — Mon, 09 Feb 2009 05:03:42 +0000

This young lady has a long and straight hairstyle to go with her red prom dress.

Sedu Prom Girl

Oh, wait, it just looks completely like a sedu but this style actually incorporates some thin braids and twists. With a side part and the use of a clip. covered elastic band, or bobby pin, the bangs are pulled over to show off her beautiful face.

Very Big Afro

Lisa — Wed, 04 Feb 2009 15:52:39 +0000

Wow, now here is a retro look:

Esperanza Spalding

This big and bushy Afro is perfect for this jazz bassist and singer.

Hairstyle Ideas for Kinky Curly Hair

Lisa — Sun, 04 Jan 2009 18:02:02 +0000

When we have hair problems that cause stress and anxiety, sometimes it is just best to embrace our inherent traits and just go with them. Spending time blow-drying and straightening is not only time consuming, but can be damaging over time. Here are some examples of how curly and frizzy locks can actually be an asset. These women play up their natural born kinks and use them to their advantage.

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Eva Marcille with Sexy and Easy Care Crop

Lisa — Sun, 23 Nov 2008 17:40:52 +0000

If you are looking for a sexy crop style, check out Eva Marcille with her easy care and classy hairstyle.

Eva Marcille with Sexy Crop

The key here is get a great cut by a professional stylist and then the strands should just fall into place and give the look of movement. She has layers placed thoughout this smooth but lightly textured look. The bangs have a fringed edge and are gently brushed to one side. Her big hoop earrings are clearly visible and add a punch factor. A+++

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Ciara with Beautiful Updo

Lisa — Mon, 20 Oct 2008 19:21:57 +0000

photograph by PR Photos / Brandi Pettijohn

Ciara has a beautiful updo at the 2008 BET Hip Hop Awards on October 18th. Her long side swept bangs brush over one eye for a sultry look and are styled very straight in a sedu fashion. The rest of the hair is pulled back to the nape of her neck where a faux bun can be attached to give the appearance of very long locks.

Short and Pretty Tiny Red Spirals

Lisa — Sat, 04 Oct 2008 14:07:02 +0000

Tiny spiral curls cover this woman's head in a beautiful auburn red color. This is a short and sassy hairstyle.

Tichina Arnold with Sedu and Side Swept Bangs

Lisa — Sun, 27 Jul 2008 18:53:05 +0000

Photograph by PR Photo / PRN

Tichina Arnold is sporting a great layered medium length sedu with side swept bangs in this picture of her taken at the 3rd Annual Chris Weber Bada Bling Celebrity Bash Weekend Welcome Party at the Prive Nightclub at Planet Hollywood Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas. Her lovely dark brown locks have a fringy effect on the ends that is often accomplished with some razor cutting. She has a side part with some extra fullness around the crown that comes from shorter layers that are cut around eye level. This allows the top to be lifted easier. A professional relaxer treatment can be applied by a reputable salon that would make straightening easier if you naturally curly or kinky hair.

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Afro Power

Lisa — Sun, 13 Jul 2008 18:39:34 +0000

If you have naturally curly hair, consider letting your locks do their natural thing and sport a retro Afro for fun. This 70s inspired fashion statement is back in vogue, so why not go for it. This guy has some facial hair including a bit of a goatee to top off his look. Back in the day, men and women of all races opted for this easy care hair.

Michelle Williams with Side Swept Sedu

Lisa — Mon, 30 Jun 2008 05:36:16 +0000

Photograph by PR Photos / Adam Bielawski

Michelle Williams looks classy here in her little black dress and shiny sleek sedu with side swept bangs. Her shoulder length locks come down in graduated lengths and have a bit of a choppy look. Her side part with bangs brushed over the edge of the eye adds a sultry appeal. A few lighter highlights catch the light and add some dimension. A relaxer treatment from a reputable professional salon can make the task of straightening much easier. With this done, blow drying with a large round brush with air directed in a downward motion my be all that is needed to style. A flat iron to touch up helps to get the super straight ends.

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Usher with Very Short and Manicured Hairstyle

Lisa — Thu, 26 Jun 2008 05:27:18 +0000

photograph by PR Photos / Ken McCoy

Usher is all about style and class here at the BET Awards 2008. His very short hairstyle has a shaped and manicured border that frames his face. It has a straight line across the forehead with a signature shape at the side that incorporates a conservative side burn. He has just a hint of a goatee that is very faint. He is wearing a round neck sweater with flashy design and striped shirt underneath. The designer sunglasses top off the look.

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Alicia Keys with Formal Curls

Lisa — Thu, 26 Jun 2008 04:42:17 +0000

photograph by PR Photos / Ken McCoy

Alicia Keys wore her locks in their full and naturally curly state to the BET Awards 2008 – Press Room in Los Angeles. Hair is pulled straight back on top in a smooth fashion and secured high on the back of the head and then the strands are left to do what they do best. This is a beautiful and feminine look perfect for many special occasions when you may be opting for something a little less conservative than most formal hairstyles.

Alicia Keys with Simple Elegant Ponytail

Lisa — Sat, 14 Jun 2008 01:13:55 +0000

photograph by PR Photos / Sylvain Gaboury

Sometimes a simple ponytail that is secured low toward the neck can be very elegant as we see Alicia Keys wearing here in this picture taken of her at the "We are Together" Premiere in New York on June 12th 2008. Strands are brushed straight back (bang-less) and have a wet look that can be accomplished with the right product. Locks that are not freshly washed work the best for this type of style. It is much easier to work with second-day hair on a project like this one (as if hairstyling were a project). This would be a great idea if you had worked all day and had to get ready in a hurry for a special evening event. It is quick and easy and looks beautiful. Alicia's make-up looks young and fresh and love the light pink lipstick on her. Her earrings are very cool: several hoops inside of each other that dangle down past the shoulders. No necklace would be a good idea with this look as the ear jewelry is enough.

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Spunky Little Flower Girl

Lisa — Fri, 13 Jun 2008 03:58:39 +0000

This little darling flower girl has a very cute simple hairstyle for the big day. She has a partial updo with bangs pulled straight back and secured high on the crown which is a very youthful look. She is wearing a white dress with a green sache around an empire waist. Her cute white sandals top off her outfit.

Lovely Business Women's Hairstyle

Lisa — Sat, 24 May 2008 15:07:27 +0000

This lovely business women is showing us that you don't have to have a boring hairstyle to be professional. This is an attractive short and curly style that is accentuating the hair in its natural state. This is a short 'do with the top front left long and full of height.

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African American Sedu Hairstyle

Lisa — Fri, 25 Apr 2008 03:17:16 +0000

This young African American woman looks hot with this sexy sedu hairstyle. The bangs are cut to look chopped and they are brushed to the side and very straight. They are long enough to cover the eyebrow. There is a side part with the top being flat and smooth and combed to one side. The color is lightened up a notch. A visit to a professional salon for a relaxer treatment will provide the groundwork to make a style like this happen.

Big Afro and 70s Sexy

Lisa — Sun, 30 Mar 2008 01:22:56 +0000

Wow, a retro Afro and hot pants (short shorts) with heels, you can't get much more 70's than that. This woman is dressed for summer fun with big red hoop-like earrings, matching shoes, sexy black top, and big curly locks.

Cute Loosely Curled Hair

Lisa — Tue, 18 Mar 2008 05:27:27 +0000

Our hair is our best accessory and we see here how a great hairdo just brings this young woman to life. When hair is naturally very kinky curly, it would first be very helpful to have a relaxer applied professionally by a trained hairdresser in order to get this loosely curled hairstyle. The strands are smoothed and straightened near the top to give some contrast here with this look. This is perfect for everyday wear.

Updo with French Braids and Messy Bun

Lisa — Thu, 10 Jan 2008 05:29:10 +0000

Here is an interesting updo with French braids that twist from the forehead to the messy bun that sits high on the crown. Large curls spring out of the ponytail in different directions. This is a cute hairstyle for a special occasion or any time.

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Design Shaved into Short Haircut

Lisa — Tue, 06 Nov 2007 04:47:26 +0000

If you are looking for an idea for an intricate design that is shaved into a very short buzz type cut, then take a look here. We have a picture of a young man whose hair is cut very tight to the head and a swirling design is carved into it like a piece of artwork. Who says that a haircut like this has to boring? This is one way to make it interesting and different.

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