Modern African and American Hair styles

Jannie Cori

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There is a vast variety of African American hairstyles. They are very creative and beautiful. Some of these styles are famous worldwide and they also have inspired famous celebrities. Following are some of the African American hairstyles of modern times.

Fluffy Afro

This hairstyle has always been adopted by ladies for years. This is just a natural way of presenting the beauty of their hair.

Fluffy Afro

Twist out

This hairstyle lengthens the hair curls naturally, through making braids, rather than applying any kind of heat.

Twist out

Teeny Weeny Afro

This hairstyle is best for girls. This enhances the appearance of your curls.

Teeny Weeny Afro

Strawberry blonde afro

This hairstyle gives a strawberry color to your hair.

Strawberry blonde afro

Straight Pixie

This wonderful look can be tried either with curly hair or with straight hair.

Straight Pixie

Space Puffs

In this hairstyle, you tie your curly hair in buns with a space between them.

Space Puffs

Side Braid

Side braid always looks amazing on the curly hair.

Side Braid

Pink Afro

In this style, you are supposed to try a pink color on your hair.

Pineapple ponytail

This hairstyle is very easy to make plus it maintains your curls.

Pineapple ponytail

High top

This is quite a funky hairstyle. It goes well with wearing classy earrings.

High top

Half top knot

You make a small bun in the center. It gives a classic look to your hair.

Half top knot

Frohawk

In this hairstyle, you shave your hair from sides.

Frohawk

Dreadlocks and twists combo

This hairstyle has a combination of the dreadlocks and twists.

Dreadlocks and twists combo

Micro box braids

In this hairstyle, you make braids of very small size. You have to be very cautious while making them.

Micro box braids

Cornrow braids

This style is further up gradation of the braids. It gives you a distinctive and cute look.

Cornrow braids

Chunky braids

You can make French or Dutch braids to your hair and make them look gorgeous.

Chunky braids

Bob braids

In this hairstyle, you cut tour braids up to your chin.

Bob braids

Bantu knots

This hairstyle is really good for daily life.

Bantu knots

Big puff

In this style, you make your hair upward. It also adds volume to your hair.

Big puff

Twists

Twisting your hair gives you a very classy look.

Twists

Waterfall devcut

This looks maintains the length of your hair and also maintains your curls.

Waterfall devcut

Fulani braids

It is a combination of two hairstyles. At the front there are cornrows. And at the back side of the head, there are box braids.

Fulani braids

Trendy short waves

In this hairstyle presence of waves makes your hair look trendy.

Trendy short waves

Vintage inspired waves

This is quite a stylish hairstyle. It is also easy to maintain.

Vintage inspired waves

No fuss hair coils

This is quite a natural hairstyle. It makes tight curls to become more clear and prominent.

No fuss hair coils

Loose shoulder-length waves

This looks gives a soft appearance. This makes hair flexible and wavy.

Loose shoulder-length waves

Weightless modern long curls

This hairstyle does not require much effort. Also, it is easy to keep functional.

Weightless modern long curls

Angled bob

This hairstyle makes hair straight and the sassy cut gives you a perfect look.

Angled bob

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