african american hairstyles

We have pictures and helpful information about African American hairstyles.

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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.

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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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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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photograph by PR photos / Janet Mayer

Long and loose curls with separation and definition are the look of the season as we see here in the picture of Mariah Carey. She has nice thick naturally curly hair that needs to be relaxed before it can be styled into this soft look. A flat iron could be used to straighten the locks and add shine followed by the use of a large barrel curling iron to get the big loose look. One would need to be extra careful with the use of all the heat as it has the potential to be very damaging if not used carefully. There are products on the market and are designed to help protect the strands in these cases.

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photograph by PR photos / Janet Mayer

If you like long tight waves, then you will love this beautiful hairstyle by Beyonce. This picture of her was taken at MTV's TRL taping on July 31, 2007. Her rich brown locks shine with this crimp-like style. Her long bangs are pulled around to the back in a 70s fashion.

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