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50+ Incredible Natural Hairstyles for Black Women

Black women all over Africa, America, and Europe have been wearing different types of artificial hairstyles for years. But natural hairstyles are now back in a new craze named ‘go natural’ in recent days. To avoid the huge maintenance and hassles of artificial hairstyles, many of our women are interested in beautiful and lively natural hairstyles. With proper care and maintenance, you can make your natural hair perform better than artificial ones. In this article, we have got some marvelous ideas about mesmerizing natural hairstyles for you.

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Crochet Pixie Braids with Blonde Highlights

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Braided Ponytail

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We guess you are much more tensed and zealous about your hairstyle and that’s why you are here right now. Well, we do have something for you. We have combined a whole lot of natural hairstyles irrespective of length, color, designs, and style. Prior to this, we researched the popularity and usage of these hairstyles and picked the masterpieces. Hereby, we assure you that after reading the whole article the only problem you will face is selecting the best one for you. So, be ready to be amazed and start scrolling.

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Cornrows Braids and Bun

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High Ponytail with Cornrows Pattern

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Afro: One of The Ancient Natural Hairstyles


The name of the most ancient and traditional hairstyle of the African and American people, you must have to mention the afro hairstyles. Afro is a round-shaped and inflated hairdo that has been a symbol of African excellence for years. And to talk about natural hairstyles, we simply can not avoid its name. So, we do suggest an afro hairstyle for your next hairdo like the ones below.

Afro, at Its Highest Length

Long hairstyles are always long-cherished ones for women all over the whole world. The longer your hair, the more glamorous you are. This is the simple theory maintained by women for decades. Black women, like others, love to wear long hair to enchant others. For example, the afro hairstyle with long round shape is a great option for them to make themselves more beautiful and gorgeous. On the other hand, they wear long Afro natural hairstyles that are low maintenance and seductive in nature. So,  if you like them, why don’t you try them in this big season?

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long afro

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long afro

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Medium Afro Hairstyles

Mid-length hair and hairstyles are on the go in nowadays. Especially the Young women of African American ethnicity tend to wear medium hairstyles with different styles. Medium-sized Afro hairstyles can also be a great option for them. These giant bushy hairstyles are suitable to wear for different occasions, parties, tours or get together. One great benefit of these hairstyles is that it does not need any accessories or extra styles to make the wearer look glamorous. So, if you are searching for a great medium natural hairstyle, these styles perfectly go with you.

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medium afro
medium afro

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medium afro

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Short Afro Hairstyles

Shortness is beauty. Women are now moving to short hairstyles as they are getting involved in a wide range of activities outside the home. The short hairstyles bring them comfort and smartness at the same time. Here we have managed to arrange two of the short hairstyle ideas for the afro. Apart from these, the TW (Tiny Wenny Afro) may be a great choice for you.

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short afro

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short afro

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Bob Hairstyles for Black Women


Among the natural hairstyle ideas, the bob hairstyles and haircuts can not be but mentioned. Bob is a popular haircut of working women in the 70s, 80s, and 90s. Like other women, African American black women got used o these haircuts to get some relaxation at work and maintain their beauty at the same time. But the modern bob hairstyle is something more than that. In today’s bobs, you will find braids, highlights, and different textures.  All these new features have made bob hairstyles and haircuts rocking and marvelous. However, while talking about natural hairstyles we must need to discuss different kinds of bob haircuts of the present time.

Long Bob Hairstyles

Naturally, the bob haircuts are short hairstyles. But among the short hairstyles, we have found something that can be called long hairstyles. Yes, we are talking about the long bob hairstyles. To be more precise, we are calling the bob hairstyles as long bob hairstyles that have crossed the upper back of the wearer. In the image, we have tried to show you the long bob hairstyle with braids and sewing hair. However, you can make these hairstyles with your natural hair too. And now, it’s time to decide about these.

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long bob

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long bob

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Medium Bob Hairstyles

Just like the long bob hairstyles, the medium bob hairstyles have only one feature to call it in this name. And that is the length of these hairstyles. Here the length of the medium bob hairstyles is by the shoulder. In other words, you can simply call them shoulder-length hairstyles with bob shapes. However, the medium bob hairstyles are tremendously popular among the dark ladies in present times. And we have managed to collect these two splendid medium bob hairstyles/ haircuts for you to be considered as your next hairdo.

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medium bob

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medium bob

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Short Bob Hairstyles

Here comes the short one. The bob hairstyles have some shorter versions than the long and medium bob hairstyles. We call them short bob haircuts or hairstyles. The length of these hairstyles generally touches the neckline. The modern corporate women along with the women with a busy schedule are seen to be wearing these short hairstyles. These are suitable for work and on the other hand, they symbolize your smartness, confidence and of course cuteness.

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short bob

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short bob

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Box Braids for Black Women


Women started braiding their hair when civilization started. And till now braiding hair is one of the most important art women do every day. Over time, the nature, style, and design of the ancient braiding styles have changed and newer ideas and designs have been initiated. Box braids are such a braided hairstyle that evolved a lot with the passage of time and are still one of the most popular and worn hairstyles by women of African-American ethnicity. And we are now to discuss and display some of the glamorous box braids hairstyles for you.

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Long Box Braids

Long hair, hairstyles, braids, locks, and natural hair are always popular among women. The men also like to see their beloved wearing long hairstyles. So, you can wear long box braids as a natural hairstyle. A long box braids hairstyle will allow you to have a goddess look with an unearthly effect and a seductive appearance. Moreover, you have the option to decorate yourself and your hairstyle with a variety of colors, accessories, and styles.

long box braids
long box braids

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long box braids
long box braids

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Medium Box Braids

You can understand that the word ‘medium’ refers to the length of the box braids. Yes, the box braids with a medium length are the medium box braids. These braided hairstyles are now on the go. Everyone with an ambition of wearing a gorgeous, attractive, and seductive hairstyle can have this great option to avail herself. No matter how old you are, or how your face shape looks, you can wear these awesome braiding hairstyles and start glowing.

medium box braids
medium box braids

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medium box braids
medium box braids

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Short Box Braids

Shortness is another addition to almost all kinds of braided hairstyles. Short hairstyles are great for maintenance, and easy to wear and take care of. With box braids, you can have lovely short hairstyles like the ones below. Moreover, you can add something more than the other hairstyles to make you look more unearthly and divine. Check out the examples below.

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short box braids

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short box braids
short box braids

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Cornrows


Do you like your natural hairstyle to be well-patterned and well-textured? Well then, the cornrow hairstyles may be your best choice. Cornrow is an ancient hairstyle introduced in Africa and is now spread out all over the world. Cornrows provide a parallel braiding pattern that creates a heavenly effect on your appearance and hairstyle. On the other hand, the cornrow hairstyles are protective hairstyles. These braids can be furnished with beads and a lot of other accessories. After all, you will get a glazing and fantastic hairstyle with the cornrows.

Long Cornrows

Cornrows braids are sorted as long medium and long. Now, it’s time to talk about and display long cornrows braids for you. As an African American, you do not need to know newly about these awesome braided hairstyles. We just want to show you the finest designs on long cornrows braids on earth. Now check out the images below to become amazed.

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long cornrows

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long cornrows

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Medium Cornrows

Cornrows Braids with a medium length are simply called a medium cornrows hairstyle. Mid-length Braids and Cornrows pattern combinedly can make these hairstyles. On the other hand, these hairstyles are suitable for applying different kinds of accessories like beads. Moreover, the designs and styles of these braided hairstyles are really lucrative and joyous.

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medium cornrows

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medium cornrows
medium cornrows

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Short Cornrows

Shortness, like other hairstyles, is also present in the cornrows hairstyles. Short cornrows can be worn with braids, twists, etc. Generally, the short cornrows hairstyles are used for updo hairstyles. And you yourself can see in the images below, how lovely these short cornrows hairstyles are.

Short Cornrows
Short Cornrows

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Short Cornrows
Short Cornrows

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Dreadlocks


Locks hairstyles are greatly praised in African American society. Wearing a natural locks hairstyle creates a great image of your appearance and hairstyle. Among the most used natural hairstyles, dreadlocks are in the lead position. Though the journey to natural locks is disgusting and time-consuming, the matured locks are really great to wear. Here we are gonna discuss different types of dreadlocks hairstyles for you.

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Long Dreadlocks

The long dreadlocks are the matured versions of the locks hairstyles. All we want to say here is the style of the long dreadlocks. The long dreadlocks can be worn in different colors and styles. In this case, the blonde dreadlocks are at the peak of popularity. Moreover, you are free to make whatever style you want to do with these locks. For example, the updo, ponytail, bun, etc can be greatly mentioned as the hairstyles of long dreadlocks.

Long Dreadlocks
Long Dreadlocks

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Long Dreadlocks
Long Dreadlocks

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Medium Dreadlocks

Like the long dreads, the medium locks are called the medium dreadlocks. The difference is only in the length. However, you can do the same styles and apply the same color as the long dreadlocks in the medium dreadlocks hairstyles. Check out the images below to get amazed.

Medium Dreadlocks
Medium Dreadlocks

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Medium Dreadlocks
Medium Dreadlocks

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Short Dreadlocks

Short dreadlocks are mainly starter locks. The premature locks are styled in different ways. Actually, these styles are some protective methods to protect premature locks. Here we have got two different styles for you.

Short Dreadlocks
Short Dreadlocks

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Short Dreadlocks
Short Dreadlocks

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Goddess Braids


Braids are a wonderful invention of African women. The Ancient African women introduced these braiding hairstyles to style and design their natural hair. On the other hand, the cornrows are a braided pattern that was also introduced in Africa. And the goddess braids are just the thicker version of the cornrows braids. Here we have come up with the thick braids named goddess braids. These wonderful braided hairstyles are enjoyable with beads and other accessories. So, we have these styles for you as a suggestion for your next hairdo.

Long Goddess Braids

It is said, that the longer you braids, the more beautiful you are. Moreover, long hairstyles are always loved by men too. So, if you are planning a date recently you have a great option to manipulate the long braided hairstyles. In this regard, we suggest you wear the giant goddess braids as your long hairstyle. Trust me, you will look just like the goddess.

Long Goddess Braids
Long Goddess Braids

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Long Goddess Braids
Long Goddess Braids

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Medium Goddess Braids

These types of cornrows braids are medium in length. And other features are just like the previous ones. You can use different kinds of accessories and extensions with these mid-length braided hairstyles. Here we have managed two different images of medium goddess braids to give you some idea about the perfection of these braids.

Medium Goddess Braids
Medium Goddess Braids

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Medium Goddess Braids
Medium Goddess Braids

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Short Goddess Braids

Like the long and medium goddess braids, you can wear the short goddess braids. Most of the time these braids are used with updo style and beads. Moreover, you can make lovely knots with these braids by the side of your head. So, in a word, the short goddess braids are the most attractive and highly recommended hairstyles among all other goddess braids.

Short Goddess Braids
Short Goddess Braids

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Short Goddess Braids
Short Goddess Braids

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Mohawk


Craziness is everywhere, including the hairstyles we wear every day. On the other hand, wild hairstyles are always on the top preference list of young women o African American black women. In this regard, we have come up with the idea of mohawk hairstyles. These hairstyles comprised of a shaved side and a vertical presence of natural hair. Moreover, these hairstyles are one of the natural hairstyles that black women crave most. So, let’s start discussing the mohawks for you.

Long Mohawk

A mohawk hairstyle with long hair is simply the long mohawk hairstyle. And you do not need to shave the sides of your head always to get a mohawk look. Rather, you can pull up the side hair to get a view of the shaved side. However, you are free to use accessories or colors on the mohawks just like the images below.

Long Mohawk
Long Mohawk

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Long Mohawk
Long Mohawk

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Medium Mohawk

Well, the mohawk hair can be medium too. Check out the images below. You will find some braids and beads here with the mohawks. And needless to say, these models are looking gorgeous.

Medium Mohawk
Medium Mohawk

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Medium Mohawk
Medium Mohawk

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Short Mohawk

Well, these are a little bit ultra-modern. But most young women love this great style and design.

Short Mohawk
Short Mohawk

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Short Mohawk
Short Mohawk

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Bonus Natural Hairstyles for You


Well, here we have got some bonus styles for you. Check These Out.

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Multi-Colored Goddess Braids
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Blonde Highlighted Tribal Braids
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Golden Goddess Braids
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Golden Braids
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Cornrows Ponytail

So, we have presented a wide range of Natural hairstyles in front of you like a suggestion for your next hairdo. Now hurry up, and pick the right one for you. In addition, you can follow us on Pinterest to get regular updates.

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Hi, I am Laverne Rhimes, an expert in African-American hairstyles. Besides running a saloon, I love to write blogs and share my experiences with people. At the same time, I love to innovate different hairstyle ideas and share them with the people who read my blog. I myself am a beauty enthusiastic and love the people who love to be beautiful with a beautiful hairstyle.

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