When I first started out in my natural hair journey, you either had long hair or short hair. Sometimes it was hard to find a style that worked for you. There was no in between and that frustrated me. I felt like I needed a rubric to master being a part of the natural hair community. Being comfortable in my natural hair journey, allowed me to realize how I felt about my tresses is all that matters. When I chose to have short natural hair, I must admit I missed my pony tail. Processed hair felt easier to maintain. Now it seems as if everyone I know and follow on social media are adapting to the tunes of ‘I Am Not My Hair’ campaign. I was now liberated with my new “natural state of mind.”
Healthy hair does not lie in the length of your hair, but rather how you like to maintain your tresses. At first short hair seemed impossible to manage. But when I came across different hairstyles, that were not only unique to my style but weren’t time consuming, that the impossible became possible. There are so many cuts for you to explore! I love short natural hair! There are many women out here slaying the game of the almighty short natural hair. Look at a few of the ones I love right now:
This bombshell Dayna has an amazing cut. This style is for anyone who wants to keep some length, yet do something different, this is for you. This style is not only tapered off at the top, but is also shaved. This cut gives versatility of a big chop with a substantial amount of hair to still style with.
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If you want to cut your mane like Anissa has done, this would be a perfect style for you! Various styles such as a twist out or coils can be done with this shape. Whichever you prefer, it will still make people’s head turn!
The is one of my favorite styles from Asha Elle – the edgy short hairstyle! This is not only great for a big chop, but if you want a shaved style as well.
This is the ultimate definition of a short hairstyle. You can take the all or nothing approach like Nia Hope has done. This chic fade are for the daring naturalistas that are willing to take their short tresses to another level.
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I know some of us are concerned that short hair may not fit our look or go with our face. But there are a few realizations we need to come to. Your hair can grow back – stronger and healthier. That means it won’t be a permanent look if you don’t like it. When I initially big chopped my hair grew back healthier. It made me appreciate the myself on another level that I’ve never experienced. There are different styles for every person that will make you feel confident and empowered by natural, short, and healthy tresses. Short natural hair is a statement on its own. Everyone will recognize your bold and daring decision to awaken the inner queen in you!
April Christina is a health and wellness blogger that resides in New York City. After being diagnosed with endometriosis back in 2010, she decided to turn her passion into purpose by educating people that adopting a healthier lifestyle can be fun and invigorating. April is a firm believer that loving yourself and your body comes from within first before it can be shown outwardly. She continues to inspire people on her website endoNme.com and Instagram platform @endoNme.Raise your hand if you're guilty of going to the salon and asking for your favorite celebrity's hairstyle. Yes? Us, too. But when you have naturally curly hair, it can be tough to find an example of exactly the right style you're looking for—just one more challenge on top of making sure you have the best haircare products, a protective satin bonnet, and all the right tools. Add to that having short hair, and finding options for inspiration can be tricky. So we did some digging for you and and gathered 25 of the best natural hairstyles for short hair to have at your fingertips for your next salon visit.
Style your natural curls using a wide-tooth comb to get the brushed out look Solange is rocking here. Massaging in a product like Sebastian's Dark Oil will help give your hair a natural shine from the inside out to add volume, while keeping your hair feeling light, Anthony Cole, Sebastian lead international stylist, says.
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Shaving the bottom of your head will instantly add some edge to short curls. Incorporate a barber-style fadeout on the sides to create this dramatic high-to-low natural look, says Miko Branch, CEO and cofounder of Miss Jessie’s natural haircare products.
Lupita Nyong'o's symmetrical Afro is a popular request at the barbershop, says Jay Simone , a NYC hairstylist and barber. Women, men, and children can get this haircut and style it in different ways, which is what makes it a very flexible hairstyle.
The key to achieving a slicked-down look like Samira Wiley is applying a generous amount of maximum-hold gel from roots to ends while the hair is still wet, says Terri Alexander Ford, owner of the Philadelphia-based salon Hello Gorgeous Hair Studio. With a fine-tooth comb, gently comb hair in a downward motion while smoothing it with your hand, she adds. Tie a scarf around your head, and leave it on until your hair is dry.
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The shape of this style balances out strong features, Marcus Francis, a celebrity stylist, says. With this cut, attention immediately goes to the cheeks and smile.
To achieve Kimberly Elise's updo, use a coiling cream or product similar to Miss Jessie's Coily Custard before individually curling each section of the hair using your fingers, Branch suggests. After the hair is completely dried, you can pull it in an upward direction. Secure the halo curls with bobby pins, she says.
To create this beautiful hair, it is important to use moisturizing products, says Nick Justin Kersten, a hairstylist and founder of his own salon. Do not use a hair dryer; instead, let it dry naturally.
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Bianco Bruno, Glamsquad's lead educator, points out that bouncy curls—slightly looser than the tight curl look referenced in the previous look—create a nice silhouette. They enhance the already beautiful, existing texture while adding a fresh shape, she says.
If you have naturally curly hair and want to wear it out even more loosely, the trick is to rinse away all the conditioner and use a diffuser to get a looser curl pattern, says Jessica Fitzpatrick, DevaCurl's certified curl specialist and educator. Be sure to scrunch away all the water, opting for a microfiber towel and then a paper towel to really boot away the excess moisture. Remember, we're looking for functional frizz here, she says.
Amandla Stenberg's curly crop is too good. Using a product like Miss Jessie's Jelly Soft Curls will give your hair the right amount of soft hold. Just place your part on your best side and lay the hair down to add glamour to this short curly crop, Branch says.
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Zoë Kravitz's classic pixie is all about getting the right haircut first. Use a flat iron for a bit of volume on top, then finish with a little holding spray, Grant suggests.
If you prefer more tightly coiled curls, like fitness influencer Massy Arias’s, this style requires paying more attention to detail and definition. Use a small barrel iron to create texture and strong holding hair spray to keep it in place.
If your hair is already short, just use a leave-in conditioner to moisturize. Then air-dry before applying a shine spray to achieve this simple look.
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NYC stylist Chereen Monet says for this Kerry Washington-approved look, you just need to tie your curls up, pineapple-style, with a hair tie, then use bobby pins to frame your face with your curls.
If you already have this haircut and want to give your natural curls some shine, you have to work a bit for it. Use your hands to stretch the hair out and add lift at the root, says celebrity hairstylist Jenny Cho.
Distribute a product similar to Miss Jessie's Coily Custard on wet or damp hair, then use your fingers to create individual coils all over, like Sanaa Lathan's, says Branch. Coil your curls in the front to frame your face to achieve this look, she adds.
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To get Amandla Stenberg's look, use a moisturizing hair lotion and run your fingers through the hair first, Branch suggests. Once the hair is fully dry, lay down the edges with a toothbrush, she says. Then use a flat bristle hair paddle brush to brush the hair in an upward direction before securing it with an expendable elastic band to create a ponytail with puffed-out curls.
A pixie with waves is a classic style that will never go out of fashion. Francis says, Jada Pinkett Smith's look is a perfect balance of sleek with volume.
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