Black Hair And Wavy Hair Styles

Whether you have African American hair or hair that is wavy there is a chic style for you. Wavy hair or African American hair can be difficult to style and require more tolerant looks that can be achieved by those types of hair. Good styles for wavy or African American hair are versatile yet simple styles that don't frizz the hair.

Chic Updo

For African American hair, no style is sleeker than an updo on pressed hair. Take clean, dry hair that has been flat ironed, and run a shine serum though the hair. Take the top half of the hair and secure it in an elastic. Pin the bottom half of the hair over itself with bobby pins. Once the bottom half is secure release the top half. Part the hair to the side and tease the back of the hair. The back of the hair will have a bit of height to it, so gather the height and pin the bottom of it with a bobby pin. Finally gather the remaining parts of the top half into a ponytail and clip it with a decorative clip. Finish with hairspray.

Braided Waves

For incredibly wavy hair, try a style that is carefree and embraces your natural wave. Take clean wet hair and spray a detangling spray with heat protectant on the ends. Comb the solution through the hair. Blow dry the hair on low with a diffuser (a hair dryer attachment with a wide nozzle with vertical plastic spokes to evenly dry the hair) to encourage you natural waves but still eliminate frizz. When hair is dry run a shine serum through the hair with your hands. Part the hair to the side and take a ½-inch section of hair and braid it. Do this randomly to other ½-inch sections around the head. You don't need to make many braids, four or five braids will suffice. Finish the look with hairspray.

The Half Updo with Braid

This look is versatile enough for wavy or African American hair with a curl. Take clean, dry hair and run a shine serum through the ends with your hands. Comb the hair gently with a wide-tooth comb. Separate the top half of the hair and the bottom half with two separate hair elastics. Secure the top half in a ponytail and then braid it. Spray the braid with a texturizing spray once or twice as you braid so that it will stay in place without an elastic. Once your top ponytail braid is finished, release the bottom half and comb it out gently. Apply a curl enhancing gel to define any wave or curl your hair may have. Accessorize with a headband of your choice to add personal style.

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