African American Hairstyles – “Stunning and Natural”

African American Hairstyles – Long and Luscious to Cute and Curly

“African American Hairstyles today have a lot of freedom and variety while complementing dark skin tones.”

Gabrielle Union is simply stunning with these natural looking locks styled in long waves, both side and back and then draped across the shoulders. This is a very sexy hairstyle with a little bounce and frames her round face beautifully. In addition the middle part gives her the appearance of a slimmer longer face. 

This style is very easy to create with large rollers and can be worn as a formal do or for any night out on the town.




Jennifer Hudson long wavy hairstyleJennifer Hudson sports a glossy hairstyle draped over one shoulder with luscious length styled in large waves. An elegant style for a round face. Although a few more products are required to maintain this hairstyle, it is more than worth it!

The smooth and straight is as popular as the long curls and short clipper cut of this year. This means no matter how long your hair is you can straighten it out and spray some shine serum on it to make it sparkle in the light.

By having your hair cut so it is angled around your face, adds more body and dimension to a straight hair style.

Jennifer Hudson short hairstyleSo if you are someone who does not like the look of the pin straight or long wavy hairstyle, consider the short hairstyle.

Jennifer wears this short hairstyle nicely on her round face. The sides and back are clipper cut short while blending longer up to the top. The top length is cut a length that makes it easy to style up for height and texture.

Literally the hairstyles of the past and putting a new cutting edge spin on them is very popular. This year, whether long hair is your preference or you prefer the short and sassy hair styles, they are both in style and you can make either look absolutely fabulous by using the right products to enhance these cuts on a daily basis.

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Tips for African American Hairstyles

For those of you out there looking for a bit longer hair style, but still on the short side, the smooth and sleek look of the short bob could be a possibility for you. This is a style that can be so versatile and you will never get bored of it!

By creating this short bob with several different layers you can easily alternate between the smooth and sleek look to the layered and textured look that can be fun for going out or even fun for work! Although a few more products are required to maintain this hairstyle, it is more than worth it!

Tyra Banks short straight sassy hairstyle with

Tyra Banks with a short and sassy hairstyle. The cut is a jagged pixie with tapered back and longer layers on the front and sides.

Kerry Washington sexy long loose curls

Nothing says assurance and sexy like a soft cascade of loose, wide curls pinned to the side on Kerry Washington.

African American hairstyles long straight hairstyle

Check with Your Hairstyler and Get Their Opinion

Before you book an appointment to change your look for check with your hairstylist and get their opinion. They know your hair and your face shape best and they can help you make a decision that will look amazing, not look like a mistake.

Not everyone is suited for each and every trendy haircut and only your hairstylist can help you make this decision.

You can also count on your hairstylist to help you learn how to style your new cut and what products are best to use for the textured look and the body boosting, etc. After all, you are changing your entire look so you want to make sure you can wear it properly, each and everyday without your hairstylist. Enjoy the new trends but find the one right for you!

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