Hair Styles You Can Do With Your Natural Hair

kamu04253    July 20, 2023    Comment   

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Sky Kim is a hairstylist with over a decade of experience. She currently works at Serge Normant at John Frieda in New York City.

Whether you’ve lived your whole life embracing your natural hair or you are a new convert, there are days when you want your hair to be no-fuss. This could mean changing up your texture, experimenting with extensions, tools, and accessories, or sticking to classic styles. The world is pretty much your oyster if you’re willing to experiment.

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Luckily, there's an abundance of inspiration on Instagram, and a fair amount is easy enough to do in the comfort of your own home so you can save money on salon appointments. Below, we've rounded up 37 easy natural hairstyles—we’re absolutely positive you’ll find some you love.

The easiest natural hairstyle has to be the wash-and-go, because well, it’s just like the name suggests—you wash it and go about your day. The number of styling products you use are totally up to you. (Check out this handy wash-and-go guide if you need a bit more assistance.)

If you like to keep your hair out your face, then a topknot might be right for you. To copy this style, make sure you smooth your roots and baby hairs down with a baby hair brush and edge styler before you create your large, luscious bun. It shouldn't take more than a few minutes.

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It can’t get much easier than a ponytail. “You can achieve this look by blow drying the hair and molding it down into your desired ponytail location with your edge control product, ” says Peace. “Then, style or attach your ponytail. This option can last anywhere between one to two weeks by wrapping the hair with a scarf while sleeping.”

If you like trying styles that protect your hair while bringing you close to your African roots, then Bantu knots might be right for you. Just section your hair up and roll each part into a tight mini bun. Smooth down those baby hairs and you’re ready to go within minutes.

If you like to play around with texture, a twist-out is a great way to change it up. All you need to do is dampen your hair and apply a styling product or two if necessary before you then twist individual two-strand sections. When your hair fully dries, you can unravel the twists and reveal your elongated, gorgeous curls (or keep them somewhat twisted, as shown here). Air-drying will take a bit longer than if you used a hairdryer or diffuser. 

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Defined curls can also be achieved with a braid-out if that’s what you prefer. You can do the same process as the twist-out, but instead, section your hair off into three-strand braids. This can give varying results based on the size of the braids and your natural texture, but is consistently a strong way to bring out the best in your voluminous curls.

If a roller-like corkscrew curl is more your style, you can achieve this with a set of Curlformers ($23). You know, those curled pieces of fabric that took the natural hair community by storm a few years ago? With Curlformers, you loop your dampened and product-loaded hair through the fabric (which can take anywhere between a few minutes to an hour depending on your hair’s length, thickness and desired section size). You’ll need to wait until your hair is dry to see the final result, but it’s still a super easy process to do overall.

Boho, beachy waves are easily attainable with the Water Wave Magic Curlers. These loose shaping tools follow a similar process to the aforementioned Curlfomers but the end result provides a completely different style.

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As a less pricey curling tool set, perm rods offer an easy way to get ringlet curls. Just like the other curl tools on this list, perm rods should be applied on wet-to-damp hair. Then, let the air do the rest of the work. “When achieving curls with rods, it’s best to opt for a roller size that is closer to your natural curl size, ” says Peace. “This will help increase the longevity of the style. Setting lotion is the ideal product to use on the hair while executing the style.

Straightening natural hair can be a lengthy process, but you can cheat your way there with a good old-fashioned roller set. Use large rollers on damp hair to get maximum stretch, and when your hair is dry, make sure to comb through a hydrating serum to seal your ends. If you have a hair dryer, you can achieve this look in as little as 30 minutes.

As far as braiding goes, pigtail cornrows are one of the easiest natural hairstyles to achieve on your own. Unlike French braids, you need to make sure the crossing sections and the hairs you pick up along the way are going in an underhanded direction so your actual braids will pop off the head. For pigtails, the process can be done in 15 minutes or less if you’re an experienced braider.

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Whether braids are too hard to do, or you just prefer a two-stranded look, flat twists are your friend. Sweep them into a low-placed bun if you want an updo, or let them cascade down your back for princess vibes. If you make your twists pretty large, the process can be done in less than an hour.

What’s better than a regular bun? A messy one, of course. It should take less than a minute to do and maybe another minute if you like to style your baby hairs. Add a headband if you're looking for some added pizzazz.

You can hack your way to a glam style with a drawstring ponytail. If you’ve never tried it before, slick your hair into a low bun and wrap the ponytail around it. You can get this done in a few minutes.

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If you want to amp up your natural hairstyle, just add a few curly clip-ins. Make sure you section the back of your hair strategically and apply your extensions as needed. When you’re done, comb your hair and clip-ins together for an effortlessly blended look.

Braiding your hair doesn’t always mean you have to get cornrows. These pigtail braids are an easy and speedy style that you can achieve in minutes—though, if you’re braiding in extensions, it might take a little longer. “You can always opt to extend with any type of braiding hair that is a close match to your original texture, ” says Peace. “A smoothing edge control product is ideal for creating a sleek look around the edges.”

Box braids can be a surprisingly quick and easy process if you’re sectioning your hair off in extra large sections. In less than an hour, you can walk out with a protective and chic look. 

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The pineapple method is a classic, fuss-free style that can be done in about three seconds. Just throw your head forward and gather your hair with your hair tie for a voluminous high ponytail.

Doubling up your buns of course means you’re doubling up the fun, especially when you finish it with perfectly placed edges. This style shouldn’t take more than 15 minutes. 

If you like a frizzier look, then brushing out your natural hair might be the right move for you. The volume you can achieve with this style looks great with a middle part. Peace suggests using a lightweight oil along with a shine-enhancing serum to finish the look.

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If you like to stand tall with an edgy 'do, you can always try a voluminous faux-hawk. Throw your hair up and towards the front, and use either hair pins or ties to capture that mohawk essence. It’ll only cost you a few minutes.

When a faux hawk isn’t edgy enough, throw in a few cornrows to polish off your baddie persona. If you have longer hair or feel like adding something extra, top off the braids with statement Bantu knots that look great up against curls. 

Try your hand at a practical and romantic half-up half-down style next time you can't decide what to do with your hair. Simply secure the top half of your hair at the top or back of your head using elastics or pins, and feel free to leave a few face-framing pieces out for extra elegance.

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Accessories make styling even easier because they do all the talking. Take this metallic headband for example—you place it on, and suddenly your curls look even more like the crown they are.

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