The Definitive List: The 27 Hottest African American Hairstyles for 2020

When you’re ready to take your hairstyle game to the next level, the editors at UniversalSalons.Com have got you covered with the 27 hottest African American hairstyles for women today. We know you’re busy and you have a myriad of options to choose from when you are making your hairstyle choices. That’s why we asked one of the most published cosmetologists in the black hair industry, Dre’ Ramseur from Hair Infiniti Wellness Salon in Charlotte, NC, to look through our gallery of over 4,800 hairstyles and choose which ones are the most relevant today.

Styles Chosen by International Educator Dre’ Ramseur

Dre’ is a national educator, salon owner, and platform artist for some of the largest hair care and cosmetology brands.  Please take a moment and look through this gallery of beautiful African American hairstyles for women, each of which was created by some of the best professional hairstylists in the black hair industry. Congratulations to the talented cosmetologists and models whose work is featured in this article.

At the end of the article, we’ve added a viewer poll where you can tell us which hairstyle you like the best.

  1. Twisted Fohawk Hairstyle

Twisted Fohawk for Black Women
Salon: Trinity Hair Design / Stylist: Talia Brown Williams / Model: Benvinda / Make Up: Deirdre Clay
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This glamorous twisted fohawk hairstyle has been elevated by adding clean, crisp, flat twists to the back and on the sides. The flat twists’ ends are then braided up into the hair to provide texture, in addition to a mohawk appearance and feel. The hot spot of this style are the geometric shapes in the back and is a full volume mohawk. The eventual appearance is sexy and sassy. Although this model uses natural hair, adding hair is optional and available. The left out hair has many options which include color, length, and texture. On this model, brown and blonde highlights are used to add that flair.

  1. Long Sew In Hairstyle

Long Sew In Black Hairstyle
Salon: Global Tresses / Stylist: Denise Granberry / Model: Courtney / Make Up: Deirdre Clay
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This hairstyle makes a girl outstanding from everyone due to the unique look of the hair. It includes a fun pop of great color on the head with no much drama in it. It makes a girl can look all business if she needs to because the majority of her hair remains dark brown and looking from the back, no one can notice the colored pieces easily. But, in case she wants to have more fun, the pink can be left to show. The hairstyle has a good hit of pink, and it is beautiful and vibrant.

  1. Elegant Sew-In Bob Hairstyle

Sew-In Bob with
Salon: Endless Creations Hair Studio / Stylist: Amber McClain / Model: Nicole / Make Up: Deirdre Clay
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The sew-in weave bob consists of a masterful piece of hairstyle. It is stylish and elegant. You will definitely be happy to have a look that can be styled on a daily basis. Sew-in weaves are never boring, they just make you look like you got an edgy cut from the salon. This cut is good because of the longer back hair, which gives the hair a modern look with the wispy styling type. The hair sides are really where the hair volume is, and that goes for the front sweeping bangs on the head. They are quite long and swept to the side to avoid the woman’s face. Additionally, cut consists of a lot of layering as well. With the haircut located close to the nape of the neck, the back of the hair ends up looking like a traditional bob. 

  1. Sew-In Weave Cut Into a Bob Hairstyle

Bob Hairstyle for Black Women
Salon: Endless Creations Hair Studio / Stylist: Amber McClain / Model: Karyn / Make Up: Shaquansia Love
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This sew-in weave hairstyle has been turned into a blunt cut and sleek bob hairstyle. The Sew-In Weave is perfectly styled and can work virtually well on any face shape, because of its extraordinary versatility. The hair always looks fresh. The cut can be dressed up or down, and layering is no longer required here. The Sew-In Weave will always keep you polished. 

  1. Long, Full-Bodied, Sew-In Weave Hairstyle

Long Sew-In Weave Bla
Salon: Global Tresses / Stylist: Denise Granberry / Model: Jazmin / Make Up: Deirdre Clay
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This ‘long, full-bodied sew-in weave’ hairstyle consists of classic elegance. It is a bold, big, glamorous, and curly hairstyle. The volume, Curls, luscious body and shiny hair make this perfectly-polished look pop. The clean and crisp curls usually get well blended with the sections of the model’s hair to make it look more seamless and natural. This is a fun, flirty black hairstyle for women

  1. Blunt Bob Haircut with Bubble Gum Hair Color

Bob Hairstyle with Bubble Gum Hair Color
Salon: Wave Links Hair Studio Inc. / Stylist: Deirdre Clay / Model: Bria / Make Up: Deirdre Clay
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Being females’ two favorite things, bubblegum and bob haircuts consists of a haircut and color that blends perfectly. In the precision of the blunt Bob Haircut, each part and edge is made to be clean and crisp. The blunt cut bobs are great for those who like to accentuate facial features like the cheekbones, jawline, eyes and so on. The middle part of the cut assists in oval shaping the face, as a result of the blunt cut lines perfectly hit at the jawline and this lengthens the neck appearance making the features pop. 

  1. Urban Curly Bob African American Hairstyles

Urban Curly Bob Hairstyles from Jacquard Daniels
Salon: The Jman Experience Hair Studio / Stylist: Jacquard Daniels / Model: Ikesha / Make Up: Deirdre Clay
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The curly bob hairstyle gives a fresh and sexy appeal. This hairstyle can be managed easily with little effort. The curl on this Bob Hairstyle makes the bob cut look unique and have a classy appeal. This famous urban curly bob hairstyle will definitely give you a fresh and new appearance. It has a magnificent and beautiful style looks.

  1. Short Layered Bob Hairstyle

Short Layered Bob Hairstyle from Marcus Doss
Salon: Marcus Doss Salon / Stylist: Marcus Doss / Model: Jessica / Make Up: Deirdre Clay
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This is a black hairstyle that works well for women who have relaxed hair, as a result, it is a flirty and fun short hairstyle for black women who are professional. The back hair is cut in a particular angle to create an arch that assists your hair in mimicking the neck’s shape. The hairstyle can easily be curled or flat ironed once you get a professional cut on your hair. This hairstyle is an easy, black, and modern hairstyle that brings in the fun.

  1. Bold Caramelized Retro Bob Hairstyle

Dre' Ramseur Blanton's Caramelized Bob Hairstyle
Salon: Hair Infiniti Wellness Salon / Stylist: Dre’ Ramseur Blanton / Model: Alicia / Make Up: Deirdre Clay
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This is a kind of a Bob hairstyle with color and an excellent update of the classic bob. The stylish swoop at the front and feathered cut at the back of the bob adds flair to the old bob. The hair color with beautiful auburn accentuates and warms the skin tone. This look will stand out among many other African American hairstyles for women, but it still remains conservative to be used at play and work. This kind of hair is usually black at the bottom, and at the roots as well. This gives the black hair a greater natural look when in brightly colored attire because the black hair color serves as the highlight.

  1. Long Two-Toned Shoulder Length Wig

Long Shoulder Length Hairstyle
Salon: Global Tresses Hair Salon / Stylist: Denise Granberry / Model: Turkesa / Make Up: Deirdre Clay
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This hairstyle consists of shoulder length and luxurious tresses which are full in volume and body. The large ‘red-carpet’ worthy curls often cascade beautifully with a great spark of blonde. This hairstyle is feathered on the sides followed up by many more cute curls. They also consist of bouncy two-tone length shoulder curls. The romantic large curls are made to frame the face for an elegant appearance. The hairstyle is very easy to manage.

  1. Natural Afrocentric Black Hairstyle

Natural Afro Black Hairstyle from Tanisha Holland
Salon: Confession Weave & Natural Hair Boutique / Stylist: Tanisha Holland / Model: Terasia / Make Up: Deirdre Clay
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This ‘Natural Afrocentric Black’ Hairstyle is a perfect hairstyle that has the right length to provide the style and femininity. The style is great for going to the shopping mall on a trip. The haircut spread out to an enviable volume, therefore the tresses look free and wild, and polished. The hair has a purple sheen to it, which gives the hairstyle a flair that is trendsetting and it is hard for other people to mimic. It will actually make you look fresh and fierce.

  1. Fire Starter Red Cascade Curls

Long Red Hombre Hairstyle from Denise Granberry
Salon: Global Tresses / Stylist: Denise Granberry / Model: Erika / Make Up: Deirdre Clay
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This is a beautiful hairstyle which is very adventurous, and one of the best African American hairstyles for women. This is due to the fact that it features red hair color and cascade curls. The hairstyle is suitable for any occasion, and it will definitely bring out the best. It is stylish, chic, and slick. It also does not have issues blending in with several different skin tones.

  1. Short Edgy Faux Hawk Hairstyle

Short Hairstyle for Black Women with Color
Salon: Salon 921 / Stylist: Natausha Ray / Model: Keelyn / Make Up: Crystal Dixon
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The Short Edgy Faux Hawk is a black hairstyle for women that began several years ago and since then it has never died out. It was in an era when women were just being creative and innovative, searching for something trendy and stylish. It combines the elements of uneven cutting and color to bring out a look that is clearly modern. The bright red color makes it edgy and sassy, if you are looking to enjoy a colored hair that is not too long this hairstyle gives you that option, until when you are ready to chop it off.

  1. Short Natural Hairstyle with Color

Short Barber Cut
Salon: Da Showstopper Experience / Stylist: Bishop Da Showstopper / Model: Patrice / Make Up: Crystal Dickson
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This short natural black hairstyles for women makes one able to stand out in the crowd, therefore it’s best suited for black women who are searching to look different and maintain low costs as well as save time. This hairstyle needs the only shampoo and it will bring you all the compliments you need.

  1. Natural Honey Hawk Style

Honey Blonde Faux Hawk from Shontelise Crutch
Salon: Fabstylez Hair & Braid Studio / Stylist: Shontelise Crutch / Model: Latoya / Make Up: Deirdre Clay
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This is a Mohawk kind of hairstyle, and the hairstyle has gained a lot of popularity over the years without fading away. The style looks great on both white and black women since its intriguing and also saves a lot of time for most people. It, however, calls for a bit of skill that involves braids gathering heading to the head crown, and carefully styling it to the Mohawk style. This process will finally give you a remarkable end product.

  1. Up Do’s Hair Style

Updo Black Hairstyle with Curls
Salon: KRYSTYLZ SALON / Stylist: FELICIA PETTIWAY / Model: TIERRA / Make Up: Deirdre Clay
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Beautiful updos are fabulous African American hairstyles for women that can be tried on long, short, medium-sized or even natural hair. They involve gathering the hair or braids upwards to form different cute styles, above all else updos really work for black women who appear to be creative. The braided pattern which tames unruly patterns into the most graceful way. On the contrary, for those with limp and fine hair, updos that are trendy and textured will create illusions to make them appear thick and flattering.

  1. Natural Hairstyle with Curls and Hair Color

Natural Hairstyle with Curls and Color
Salon: Denise & K Shears / Stylist: D Hair Weaver / Model: Joelisa / Make Up: Crystal Dickson
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Are you looking for a hairstyle that will match your natural hair, and above all else include different colors and added flair? Well, this hairstyle will do perfectly well for you. It’s ultra-professional and very fun which makes you stand out. All layers of this hair are brought to the top, bringing cool attention to your eyes that’s if they are your best feature. The style is diverse and can be worn in the offices as well since its ultra-professional.

  1. Naturally Fierce Curly Hairstyle

Natural Black Hairstyle with tapered Sides
Salon: Hair by Lanika / Stylist: Lanika Saunders / Model: Keisha Make Up: Deirdre Clay
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This hairstyle is popular among black women it’s fierce and in various colors. It is best for women who are looking for a chic-like, glamorous style. With the addition of the curls, it does great for the adventurous type of woman. It involves dividing the hair into two sections from the crown down, shaving on one side and plaiting on the other side which enables the attachment of the extension. The end results are great and long-lasting. 

  1. Long Curly Black Hairstyle with Hair Color

Long Curly Black Hairstyle with Hair Color by Dre' Ramseur Blanton
Salon: Hair Infiniti Wellness Salon / Stylist: Dre’ Ramseur / Model: Sunshine / Make Up: Deirdre Clay
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This long beautiful black hairstyle for women is best suited for black women with a fun spirit, as a result, wear this when you’re ready to let you be you. This look could be time-consuming in order to fit the facial appearance, therefore make sure you consult a professional. The end product should leave you looking young and vibrant, and above all else beautiful. 

  1. Twisted Visions, Curl and Color

Deanna Burton's Twisted Visions, Curl and Color
Salon: John O’Brien / Stylist: Deanna Burton / Model: Taccarra / Make Up: Enrika Wilds
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This hairstyle is full of volume, natural and has tight ringlets. The tricky part about this hair is to get the color that suits your face right. It has ends that are red, yellow and burnt orange making its effect like a fireball of glamour. The color of this hairstyle is quite a challenge to keep bright, although above all else it’s not difficult to maintain it. Seek advice or suggestions from your hairstylist on how to maintain it for long-lasting results.

  1. Smokescreen Bob Hairstyle

Short Hairstyle for Black Women with Grey Hair Color
Salon: Wave Links Hair Studio / Stylist: Deirdre Clay / Model: Ianna / Make Up: Deirdre Clay
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This hairstyle is sexy and sleek with cropped sharp angles and edges. Its color is smoky gray and emphasizes smooth texture with violet hints adding dimension to bring out a stunning sophisticated look. One can also use an s3 serum for hair protection with a flat iron to bring out a magnificent look.

This hairstyle is for the classy and sophisticated black woman,  who also desires to make a bold statement, as a result, its striking edges and stunning color, it builds confidence and makes one exceptional.

  1. Beautiful Hair Color

The Most Beautiful Hair Color in the World
Salon: Wave Links Hair Studio Inc. / Stylist: Deirdre Clay / Model: Brittany / Make Up: Deirdre Clay
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This beautiful red hair colored hairstyle is a sleek and gorgeous black hairstyle for women that is greatly gaining popularity among the young people in this generation. If you desire a new edgy look with some color added to it, likewise you are sure that this look won’t let you down. Before adding the color, it will require you to get the side buzz cut first, therefore you will need advice from an experienced hairstylist to advice on the amount of hair that should be cut to avoid cutting too much or too little.

  1. Short Spiked Hair Cut

Short Spiked Hair Cut For Black Women from Dre' Ramseur
Salon: Hair Infiniti Wellness Salon / Hair Stylist: Dre’ Ramseur / Model: Tangela / Make Up: Enrika Wilds
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Short spiked hair calls for a bit of skill and the required tools. To bring it out perfectly you need trimmers and hair shears that are sharp with a capability to cut accurately and perfectly for the best look, therefore we recommend trusting a professional hairstylist. Once the hairstyling is done that the front sides and the front will bring out a unique look. This hairstyle is a great example of African American hairstyles for women who want to look unique and flirty; it also defines once personality while at the same time gives room for you to play around with numerous stylings. 

  1. Modern Messy Mohawk Hairstyle

Modern Messy Mohawk Hairstyle from Katrice Thompkins
Salon: Katrice Thompkins Productions / Stylist: Katrice Thompkins / Model: Lakia / Make Up: Deirdre Clay
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The Modern Messy Mohawk is a hairstyle of its own kind, therefore this look is not for the faint of heart. The sides are normally clipper-cut short and not shaved. As you view from the front, it gives an appearance of hair pulled back but not cut short. Those full bangs give the hair a ‘cute’ appearance, but the long stretch is maintained so the wearer can direct them to one side while styling. This type of hairstyle is suitable for women of different styles and personalities.

  1. Long Sew-In Weave Hairstyle with Color

Long Black Hairstyle for Women
Salon: Studio Bold And Beautiful / Hair: Nakia Boykin / Model: Rebekah / Make Up: Enrika Wilds
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The uniqueness of this black hairstyle for women is that it contains hair color that will grab attention. The purple color is deep and rich, and the orange-red flairs compliment the soft curls, as a matter of fact, the whole look is perfectly blended. Other styles consist of red on the bottom to top for continuity. Since purple and red are from the same color spectrum, they really work well together and create a natural contrast of hues.

  1. Black Hairstyle with Long Cascading Waves and Extensions

Black Hairstyle with Long Cascading Waves and Extensions by Pinky
Salon: Styles by Pinky Salon & Hair Gallery / Stylist: Yvette Denise Perry-Bullock / Model: Lindsay / Make Up: Deirdre Clay
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This is a beautiful long-flowing example of African American hairstyles for women, with a soft-like look. This hairstyle provides a glamorous look which compliments a woman’s beauty, not to mention the curls. It also gives a spontaneous look which makes the client look adorable, and above all else carefree. 

  1. Faux Locs Crochet Braids

Faux Locs Crochet Braids Hairstyle
Salon: Blessed Hands By Ms. P / Stylist: Peggy Glover / Model: Daizha / Make Up: Crystal Dickson
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If you are looking for African American hairstyles for women that make you feel like a goddess this is it. These faux crotchets are trendy, therefore if one wishes they can add jewels to the hair to make it appear more beautiful. This style is actually ultra-feminine, as a result, one can make as many twists and buns as possible to make it look more elegant.

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