The Ultimate Guide to Black Hairstyles

Secrets to the Perfect Short Quick Weave Bob

Bob hairstyles have been a staple in the fashion world for quite some time. Divas and fashionistas, (yes there is a difference) have been sporting elegant bob haircuts in the Black community since the 1960s. The cut is timeless and so versatile, it’s easy to change up your look at a moment’s notice. The “perfect” short bob hairstyle has different characteristics depending on your desires. We sat down with professional hairstylist Melyssa McLaughlin from Corey Paul’s Hair Studio in Winston-Salem to get some insider tips on creating the perfect short quick weave bob for you. Melyssa talks about making the ideal look that will wear well in any environment you might enter. She also talks about ways to keep your hair healthy as you’re wearing this quick weave style. She finishes off by discussing the importance of having a professional hairstylist with a passion for the industry create your new look.

Estimated reading time: 8 minutes

Secrets To a Stunning Platinum Blonde Short Hairstyle for Black Women

Those looking for a new look can always go short. This platinum blonde, relaxer-free hairstyle is one of the freshest short cuts out there. It’s platinum blonde, which means that it’s very daring. However, it’s a new style for short natural haircuts for black women. It’s one of the best new looks out there if a person wants to take the plunge and do something with short, natural hair. Winston-Salem based professional hairstylist Corey Paul designed this platinum blonde, short hairstyle.

Estimated reading time: 9 minutes

Want to Make Your Short Pixie Cut for Black Women Rock? Read This!

Short Pixie Cut for Black Women With Color

Summer is coming and it’s time to get ready. Break out the sundresses, and sunglasses. It’s time to get your passport stamped. And you know the new season requires a new hairstyle. Something bold and sophisticated that will invigorate your spirit like a short pixie cut for Black women. We all need to get out and feel the freedom of summer, especially after the year we’ve had. Short hairstyles for Black women are the definite go-to hairstyle for summer 2021.

Estimated reading time: 9 minutes

Protective Hairstyles for Kids? It’s Easy if You Do It Smart

Welcome to the new age where women are killing the game and wearing many hats while doing so. Shoutout to the moms who balance personal goals, careers, friendships, relationships, and most importantly home life. It is not easy, but we sure do make it look good. And if you are smart you do not make it harder on yourself by any means. Moms are great at creating shortcuts. It gives them a little more time to dedicate to other areas that may need attention. That is why protective hairstyles for kids are just as coveted as a thirty-minute meal.

Estimated reading time: 8 minutes

Stunning Short Pixie Cut for Black Women: This Is What Professionals Do

Ladies spring is fast approaching! Outside is calling our names and so are the scissors. So, it is time to ditch the wigs…for now. We do not have time for blowouts that blow up because of humidity. And no, we do not have to sit under the dryer because our twist-outs are still wet. This is get up and go weather that calls for a get-up and go style like a pixie cut! Girl, channel your inner Nia Long and just go for it. Cut it all off like Halle Berry or a personal favorite, Malinda Williams. A short pixie cut for Black women leaves your hair the same length of about 2 inches all around.

Estimated reading time: 9 minutes

Kid’s Knotless Box Braids With Beads Hairstyle Your Child Will Love

Every parent wants their little girl’s hair to be beautiful and healthy as she goes about her day. This kid’s knotless box braids with beads hairstyle looks awesome and will encourage your daughter’s own hair growth. The hairstyle is long with uniform partings. Gold and clear beads are added to the ends of the braids also. Ashley Sellers, a professional hairstylist from Wave Links Hair Studios Inc. in Fayetteville, NC created this elegant kid’s hairstyle. Ashley gave her model a fun, trendy, braids hairstyle that is the envy of every little girl. Its also a hairstyle their mother can easily maintain. This kid’s knotless box braids with beads hairstyle is the perfect look for your little girl. It has versatility, it will protect your daughter’s hair, and the look is very easy to maintain.

Estimated reading time: 9 minutes

Knowing These 6 Secrets Will Make Your Lace Frontal Wig Look Amazing

Lace frontal wigs are a major part of the fashion scene in Black America today. The looks are popular because of the versatility they offer, as well as the number of celebrities who utilize them. Superstars like Ciara and Jennifer Lopez have been known to sport lace frontal wigs from time to time. Lace frontal wigs are also a great protective hairstyle when they are installed properly. Professional hairstylist Ashley Sellers from Wave Links Hair Studio Inc. in Fayetteville, NC went all out to create the long curly lace frontal wig you see in these images. We decided to sit down and pick Ashley’s brain. We wanted to get some professional secrets to make your lace frontal wig look spectacular. Here are a few pointers Ashley turned us on to.

Estimated reading time: 9 minutes

Omg! The Best Long Knotless Box Braids Hairstyle for 2021!

Are you feeling like the task of doing your hair is a chore? Sounds like a protective style is just what you need, and long knotless box braids come highly recommended. Calling all ladies, step away from the denim brush, spray bottles, and the entire cabinet below your sink housed by hair products. No matter if you have an afro, long locks, or hair on top of your head with the sides shaved. Enjoy long knotless box braids so you can explore new styles and make them whatever length you want, all while growing your crown and letting someone else do the work for the change.

Estimated reading time: 9 minutes

Fall in Love With This Long Diagonal Forward Quick Weave Bob

If you don’t have a lot of natural hair but you still want long flowing locks, then a weave is the way to go. This long diagonal forward quick weave bob by hairstylist Carla Harris from Ms.Carla’s Unique Hair Design in Columbia is the way to go if you like looking in style. The 70s style fringe is at the forefront of 2021 fashion. The flipped-out bangs are cute and they are definitely going to be trending in a big way. However, this particular style is uniquely designed, so the patron, you, will still get a complete set apart look. There are really only positives when it comes to this style.

Estimated reading time: 8 minutes

Savvy, Smart, Sexy, Natural Locks Hairstyle You Need to See

Some women like their hair pulled out of their faces. It can be easier to handle long hair that’s in an updo hairstyle. This is where a natural locks hairstyle for black women comes into play. Black women can have very thick hair when it is all-natural. Even if one has a weave, wearing it down every day can be tiresome. This model is showing that a woman can pull off natural locks very easily. This complex style is for someone who is busy. This person doesn’t want to have to spend a lot of time on one’s hair in the morning.

Estimated reading time: 8 minutes

Salon Secrets to the Perfect Natural Locks Retwist Hairstyle

We have found the perfect look for those of you who are new to your locks journey. When the time comes for your retwist, you should definitely consider this intricate locks updo from Tish Summers of Shear Diva Designz in Fayetteville, NC. This hairstyle utilizes the model’s natural hair without the need for any type of hair extensions. Tish used a barrel twist technique to bring the hair up into four sections that combined in a u-shaped pattern in the back. To spice things up, even more, Tish gave her model a custom hair color process that compliments the model’s skin tone. This natural locks retwist hairstyle is perfect for anyone starting their locks journey because it’s so versatile, it accentuates the model’s natural features, and this locks hairstyle is very easy to maintain.

Estimated reading time: 9 minutes

What Wig? Marcus Doss Creates The Ultimate 4×4 Lace Closure Unit

Black fashion has always cherished its relationship with high-quality, custom wigs. These units, (as they’re called in the industry) are not the generic head toppers you see at your local Walmart. Black hairstylists today have created a whole new genre of exciting, functional, easy to maintain wigs customized to their client’s criteria also. The professional hair salons in the Black hair industry are constantly pushing the boundaries of custom wig design to create pieces that are created with higher quality, that protect the client’s own hair, all while creating a stunning appearance. A perfect example of this new emergence in wig design is this customized 4×4 lace closure wig created by Marcus Doss from Marcus Doss Salon in Fayetteville, NC.

Estimated reading time: 9 minutes

Best Barrel Twist Locks Updo Hairstyle You Will See This Year

Long natural locks are the envy of many fashionistas in the black hairstyle’s community. Locks hairstyles honor our rich history while also creating the perfect environment for hair growth. This barrel twist locks updo hairstyle is the perfect enhancement to your natural locks hairstyle. The intricacy and versatility of a barrel twist locks updo create the perfect environment for rapid hair growth, amazingly beautiful hairstyles, and they are a great style to wear while reconstructing your locks due to damage or medical conditions.

Estimated reading time: 7 minutes

Fall in Love With This Long Natural Hair Locks Hairstyle

Black women often want long, natural hair. However, it can feel daunting to even start. A person can grow one’s hair out though. It will take a maintenance regime and the right professional hairstylist to guide the way. That’s why Tish Summers from Shear Diva Hair Designz is a natural choice when you’re looking to grow out your hair. She works at Shear Diva Hair Designz in Fayetteville, NC. One of Tish’s major goals is to support women in their journey to natural hair locks growth.

Estimated reading time: 8 minutes

Apply These 5 Secret Techniques To Improve Your Locks Updo Hairstyle

One of the main reasons today’s Black community is flocking to a locks lifestyle is the phenomenal hair growth you can achieve by wearing locks. Notice that we didn’t say anything about just a locks hairstyle, we said locks “lifestyle’. That’s because a locks journey takes time and is about more than the appearance of your hair. When done correctly, Black men and women have seen many inches of hair growth in a relatively short period of time. We asked one of the leading experts in the natural hair and locks hairstyles industry, Tish Summers from Shear Diva Designz in Fayetteville, NC, to give us some inside information on the techniques she uses to help her clients improve their locks updo hairstyle.

Estimated reading time: 8 minutes

Lace Front Wig: Expert Advice and World Class Secrets

This lace front wig was hand made and includes custom hair colors chosen to accentuate the model’s facial features and complexion. This unit is a true one-of-a-kind, designed especially for this model. It features highlights throughout the back of the hair. The color cascades over loose body wave curls that flow down to the center of the model’s back. This is the perfect hairstyle for your summer fun. It gives off a sensual wet vibe, the color compliments the model’s complexion, and it’s very easy to maintain also.

Estimated reading time: 7 minutes

20 Alluring Black Hairstyles for Valentines Day 2021

Ladies, Valentine’s Day is fast approaching. The simple question is, are you ready? If you’re looking for that perfect hairstyle to finish off your Valentine’s Day ensemble, breath easy, we’ve got you covered. Our editor’s dived into our library of over 5,000 hairstyles to find the hottest Black hairstyles for Valentine’s Day 2021. These hairstyles come in every shape and range. We’ve got pixie haircuts, long sew-ins, natural hairstyles, and quick weaves. That’s just the tip of the iceberg.

Fall in Love With This Funky Barrel Twist Loc Updo Hairstyle

The decision to go on a locs journey requires more than just a hairstyle change, it is actually a lifestyle change. One way to spice things up is to incorporate intricate looks like the barrel twist locs updo in these images. Locs are a natural way to motivate hair growth and they pay homage to our ancestral history also. Many people make the mistake of assuming that once you’ve made the decision to grow locs, your hairstyle choices will be very limited. In actuality, professional hairstylists across the country are creating innovative versions of locs hairstyles that will create endless hairstyling possibilities. One such hairstylist is Tish Summers. Tish is a locs specialist, professional hairstylist, and the owner of Shear Diva Designz in Fayetteville, NC.

Estimated reading time: 7 minutes

Bring Out Your All-Star Glam With This Curly Sew-in Hairstyle

There are few things as beautiful as watching a confident Black sister walk down the street with a crown full of bouncy curls. They seem to accentuate her every move and when she stops, they effortlessly fall fight back into place. Marcus Doss, a premier professional hairstylist from Marcus Doss Salon in Fayetteville, NC created just such a look with the curly sew-in hairstyle you see in these images.

Estimated reading time: 7 minutes

The Secret to a Sexy, Smart, Savvy Men’s Locs Hairstyle

Have you seen men with locs walking by admired how they got such an amazing, twisted hairstyle? Locs are among the most fashionable and popular hairstyles for men today. Also referred to as dreadlocks, or locks, locs characterize an independent, free and bohemian lifestyle but you should not let the stereotype stop you from rocking locs hairstyles. You probably love short locs as your hair is still short. For men with short hair, short locs or mini dreads are the early stages of hair dreading and makes it easier to grow full locks later on.

Estimated reading time: 7 minutes