50 Best Natural Hairstyles for Black Women

21. Teyana Taylor Natural Hairstyle: Side braids with curly mohawk

American recording artist and actress Teyana Taylor looks amazing with her side cornrow braids and a curly mohawk. This natural hairstyle is youthful and fun, and it’s bound to turn heads. Start by creating cornrow braids on the sides, and then twist the top section of hair bit by bit using your fingers (or use a curling iron) to great big, bouncy curls. Pair your edgy hairstyle with big, statement earrings and striking makeup for maximum impact.

22. Solange Knowles Natural Hairstyle: Post-big chop TWA

American singer, songwriter, and model Solange Knowles looks delightful with her TWA just after her big chop in 2009. If your hair is badly damaged and you’re at your wits’ end, cutting your hair can be a refreshing change. Once the dead bits have been chopped off, you can start anew with healthy roots and a new style. As your hair grows, you’ll be able to try out many new styles along the way.

23. Jasika Nicole Natural Hairstyle: Tight mid-length corkscrew curls

American actress and illustrator Jasika Nicole looks gorgeous with her mid-length, tight corkscrew curls. Curls are carefree and flirty, and natural curly styles are very popular. When styling curly hair, take care to avoid silicone based hair care products. They are often marketed as being suited to curly hair, but silicone isn’t absorbed into your curls – it sits on top of the hair, making it look greasy and limp. Rather look for water or oil based products that are absorbed into the hair fibers.

24. Kenya Moore Natural Hairstyle: Long and straight

American actress, model, author, television personality, producer and former Miss USA Kenya Moore looks stunning with her super straight and long natural locks. Once you’ve grown your hair out very long, it’s even more important to protect it from styling damage. Update your look with some color – the shade is up to you! Choose between natural blacks and browns and more vibrant blondes and reds.

25. Ciara Natural Hairstyle: Big, bold curls

American singer, songwriter, record producer, dancer, actress, and fashion model Ciara looks divine with her big, bold curls. We love her new style – it makes a refreshing change from her usual poker-straight wigs and weaves. Update your natural curly hairstyle with a touch of color (either with permanent hair dye or non-permanent hair chalk), or interesting accessories like head bands and scarves.

26. Jessica White Natural Hairstyle: Short and sexy

American model and occasional actress Jessica White sports a short and sexy natural hairstyle before the days of her wig and weave addiction. We love her carefree, twisted tendrils and the soft, springy texture of her hair. This hairstyle is perfect for the beach, as it’s casual and playful, and full of personality. To create tendrils in your hair, wind sections of hair around your fingers as you would when making coils. This is a great wash-and-go style, and it’s perfect for that awkward in-between phase of hair growth.

27. Serena Williams Natural Hairstyle: Soft, springy curls

American professional tennis player Serena Williams, who is currently ranked No. 1 in women’s singles tennis, looks fabulous with her soft, springy curls and sultry makeup. We suspect that she may be wearing a weave, but we love this natural curly hairstyle nonetheless. Take inspiration from Serena and part your hair in the middle for a classic and polished look. If it’s hot out, try wearing a headband to keep your hair off of your face and neck. As with all natural hairstyles, keep your curls well-moisturized for best results.

28. Janet Jackson Natural Hairstyle: Curly up’do

American singer, songwriter, and actress Janet Jackson wears her thick curly locks in a simple-yet-chic up’do. If you’re having a wild-hair day and you need to get your locks under control, simply slick them back and tie them securely in a classic up’do. As long as the hair is a bit smoother and neater at your hairline, you can get away with fuzz and unruly locks at the back.

29. Angela Simmons Natural Hairstyle: Plaited braids

Shoe designer Angela Simmons looks divine with her thick box braids styled in a sexy side plait. She sports very healthy edges, chunky box braids, and the odd blonde braid to mix up her look. Plaited braids are stylish and eye-catching, and we love the play on textures with small braids done in a bigger plait. Experiment with several different plaiting styles before choosing one that’s both easy to create and suits your face shape and your personal style.

30. Lupita Nyong’o Natural Hairstyle: Close cropped ‘do

Mexican-Kenyan actress Lupita Nyong’o looks absolutely breathtaking with her glamorous close-cropped hairdo. We love the extra volume at the back, and the smooth edges of her hair. Hair this length (a particularly short TWA) can be surprisingly versatile, as you can style hair flat or comb it up and out for extra volume and glamour. With a simple hairstyle like Lupita’s, you can be brave and opt for very bright and daring makeup like her electric blue eyeliner and cherry-red lips.