The natural hair movement has significantly impacted the Black hair community, revolutionizing how Black women and girls embrace their natural textures. After years of relying on harsh treatments and chemicals to achieve straight and silky hair, many are now confidently showcasing their natural curls and kinks.
This movement has spurred the creation of numerous natural hair care brands and products designed to cater to various hair types and textures. With over 25.7 million posts under #naturalhair and more than 400,000 under #naturalhairproducts on Instagram, it’s clear that this trend is here to stay.
Whether you prefer store-bought natural hair products or enjoy crafting your own blend from natural ingredients, styling your natural hair is no longer a challenge. Unlike relaxed hair, which often limits styling options due to its straight nature, natural hair offers incredible versatility.
Whether you have thick, kinky hair, curly 4b or 4c textures, or anything in between, the possibilities for styling your natural hair are endless. In this article, we’ll explore 80 easy and cute natural hairstyles for Black women, including mini twists, claw clip styles, afros, space buns, and more.
LOW PONYTAIL NATURAL HAIRSTYLES
LOW PONYTAIL ON DYED NATURAL HAIR
LOW PONYTAIL WITH CURLED ENDS
LOW PONYTAIL PUFF
SLEEKED DOWN LOW PONYTAIL
FLAT TWIST LOW PONYTAIL NATURAL HAIRSTYLE
LOW PONYTAIL ON CURLY NATURAL HAIR
TWO FLAT TWISTS INTO A LOW PONYTAIL
CLAW CLIP NATURAL HAIRSTYLE IDEAS
Claw clips are great for styling both un-stretched natural hair and blown-out natural hair.
TWO FLAT TWISTS CLAW CLIP NATURAL HAIRSTYLE
SLEEKED DOWN CLAW CLIP HAIRSTYLE
CLAW CLIP HAIRSTYLE ON TYPE 4 NATURAL HAIR
HALF UP HALF DOWN CLAW CLIP HAIRSTYLE ON NATURAL HAIR
SLEEKED DOWN CLAW CLIP UPDO ON NATURAL HAIR
LOW PONYTAIL CLAW CLIP HAIRSTYLE ON GINGER HAIR
LOW PONYTAIL CLAW CLIP HAIRSTYLE
TWIST OUTS ON NATURAL HAIR
To achieve a twist out, start by washing your hair with shampoo and deep conditioning it. Apply shea butter or curling butter, along with any other preferred products. Next, section your hair and twist it using either the two-strand or three-strand twist method.
Leave the twists in overnight and unravel them the next day. The result is a beautiful twist out that varies based on your hair texture and the products used.
For the best results, let your twists set for a longer period, and use curling butters that are suitable for your hair type to enhance the outcome.
AFRO TWIST OUT
CORNROW UPDO TWIST OUT
TWIST OUT ON SHORT HAIR
TWIST OUT ON TYPE 3 HAIR
MIDDLE PART TWIST OUT
SIDE PART TWIST OUT
FLEXI ROD SET TWIST OUT
TWISTS OUTS ON TYPE 3 HAIR
SILK PRESS ON NATURAL HAIR
A silk press is a technique for achieving sleek, straight hair using heat. To avoid damaging your natural hair, it’s essential to use a heat protectant serum and other protective products.
This method lets you enjoy the look of straightened hair without the need for chemical relaxers. However, it’s important to limit the frequency of silk presses throughout the year. Excessive heat can lead to significant damage, so be mindful of not overusing this styling technique.
SIDE PART SILK PRESS & CURLS ON TYPE 4 HAIR
SILK PRESS & TRIM
SILK PRESS & BROWN HIGHLIGHTS ON NATURAL HAIR
SILK PRESS RESULTS ON TYPE 4 HAIR
SILK PRESS X DYE TRANSFORMATION ON NATURAL HAIR
SILK PRESS X DYE ON NATURAL HAIR
SIDE PART BANGS
SIDE PART FEATHER CURLS CURTAIN BANGS
FEATHER CURL BOB WITH SIDE PART BANGS
CURTAIN BANGS ON DYED HAIR
SPACE BUN HAIRSTYLES ON NATURAL HAIR
Space buns are a quick and easy hairstyle that offers versatile styling options. To create them, simply section your hair into parts and secure each section into buns on either side of your head. For longer or fuller hair, you can divide it into three sections for the buns. You can use bobby pins or colorful hair pins to style and secure your hair, especially to tame any shorter or stubborn pieces.
MESSY SPACE BUNS
SPACE BUNS WITH TWO BRAIDED BANGS
SIDE PART SPACE BUNS
SPACE BUNS ON SLEEKED DOWN HAIR
SPACE BUNS ON 4C HAIR
MOHAWK SPACE BUNS
NATURAL HAIR PUFF HAIRSTYLES
If you’re short on time or having a laid-back natural hair day, a puff is a quick and easy option. Start by combing your hair and applying leave-in conditioner, then use gel to smooth it down.
Wrap a scarf around your head for a few minutes to help achieve a sleek finish. Finish the look by laying your edges with your favorite edge control, and either gather your hair into a single puff on top or create two puffs on each side.
TWO CURLY NATURAL HAIR PUFFS ON GINGER HAIR
NATURAL HAIR PUFF UPDO
CURLY NATURAL HAIR PUFFS ON GINGER HAIR
TWO NATURAL HAIR PUFFS ON SHORT HAIR
CURLY AFRO PUFF ON GINGER HAIR
TWO AFRO PUFFS ON SLEEKED HAIR
COILY AFRO PUFF
CURLY HAIR AFRO PUFF
TWIST OUT X AFRO PUFF
AFRO PUFF ON COILY NATURAL HAIR
FLUFFED OUT AFRO PUFF
AFRO PUFF ON CURLY NATURAL HAIR
CURLY AFRO PUFF
AFRO HAIRSTYLES FOR NATURAL HAIR
Few things are as stunning as a big, voluminous afro in its natural state. This hairstyle is simple to achieve, no matter your hair type or texture. Just moisturize your hair and use your fingers or a wide-tooth comb to add volume and fluff it up.
Remember, a bigger afro often looks even more striking. If you’re just starting your natural hair journey and have a teeny weeny afro (TWA), don’t worry—these small afros are equally beautiful.
BANTU KNOT OUT ON TYPE 4 HAIR
BANTU KNOT OUT FRO
PUFFY AFRO
WASH N GO AFRO
FLUFFED OUT AFRO
AFRO ON CURLY GINGER NATURAL HAIR
PUFFY AFRO
FLUFFED OUT STYLED AFRO ON DYED HAIR
STRUCTURED AFRO
COILY AFRO
FLUFFED AFRO ON 4B HAIR
CONCLUSION
Embrace your natural beauty with these adorable and simple hairstyles! From protective styles to everyday looks, there’s a perfect natural hairstyle for every Black woman. Remember, confidence is the best accessory, so rock your natural hair with pride! Experiment, have fun, and let your hair shine.
