african american hairstyles

We have pictures and helpful information about African American hairstyles.

Smooth and long and straight describes her lock style. What's that sparkling in her strands?

Beyonce Knowles

This short bob if full of vintage flair and is straight on top with small curls around the bottom.

Vintage Bob

A flat iron helps to straighten the top layers while the bottom edge sports bends. The bangs split at a side part to open the forehead. This is a fun short hairstyle for a formal event. A professional relaxer treatment helps to gain the texture needed to get a style like this one if the strands are naturally kinky curly.

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Markina is sporting a white cadet cap in a soft furry fabric and matching sweater at the 2009 Holiday of Hope Tree Lighting.

Markina Brown

Markina Brown

Her medium to long length soft curls come down the sides of the cap and brush her shoulders.

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

NeNe Leakes

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

Chris Rock

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.

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