african american hairstyles

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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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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.

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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 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 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.

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