Sexiest Hairstyles For Black Women By Tiffany Barrow

1. Posh Ponytail

Style by Y’Sheeka Corbin, Micah Thomas Studios, Covington, GA
A sleek and posh ponytail with long side bangs can help elongate your face.

How to Style:

1. Section out a rectangular shape on the interior part of head.
2. Smooth hair into high ponytail using gel.
3. Style bangs as desired using a 1½-inch gold barrel curling iron.
4. Use finishing spray for light hold.

Recommended Products

To execute this style, Eco-Styler brand gel, spritz and any type of sheen is needed.

Best Face Shape and Hair Type:

This style suits all face shapes because it elongates the face to make it  look slender. This style best suits long, straightened hair.

Tip(s):

Since gel tends to dry out hair using  grape seed, jojoba or coconut oil before applying the gel will help keep hair moisturized. If your hair is not long enough for a ponytail, feel free to wrap a bone straight extension ponytail around your own hair.

2. Classic High Bun with a Twist

How to Style:

1. Make a horizontal parting from ear to ear.
2. Make four to five triangle sections (pizza slices) in the front.
3. Choose one triangular section. Take a small slice parting and separate into two, then tie hair together in a knot.
4. Take another thin slice and separate hair into two. This time, add the two ends from the previous knot and make another knot. Make sure you tie the knots with the hair going in the same direction.
5. Repeat this process until you reach the end of the horizontal parting.
6. Place a small black rubber band to secure the section and move onto the next triangular section.
7. After completing the front portion, simply smooth the rest of the hair into a high bun. You may use a chignon as a hair filler for a huge, round bun.

Recommended Products:

Use a pomade for a sleek finish. Use a light finishing spray will help keep your style fresh for one to three days .

Best Face Shape and Hair Type:

This style suits round and oval face shapes. Naturalistas and relaxed ladies  with medium length hair can pull off this beautiful style.

Tip(s):

It’s best to reduce the bulk of thick, coarse hair by flat ironing for a clean finish. Tying down this style with a head scarf will also  help to smooth fly-aways.

Style by PAMELA WEBSTER, Greg’s Professional Barber and Beauty Salon, Mobile

3. Victoria’s Secret Curls

  

Style by ERMA STEPHENS, Head’s Above, Crestview, FL

 How to Style:

1. Use a 1½-inch curling iron on hair, section by section. Part hair as desired.
2. Bend over and shake out the curls lightly.
3. Finish with a light hold finishing spray and sheen for ultimate shine.

Recommended Products:

Use any type of light finishing spray and sheen to  keep your curls secure.

Best Face Shape and Hair Type:

This is perfect for women who want flirty curls. This style fits anyone! The best length to achieve this look is medium to long hair. Make sure you use a good conditioner for healthy hair.

Tip(s):

Using a bit of oil before curling the hair can help reducing the stiffness of this do. When using finishing sprays or sheen, try to keep about a 12 inch distance from your style to prevent too much product settling in one area. Even distribution is key.

 Some finishing sprays have from level 1 (being the lowest) to level 8 or 9 (being the highest) which determines how sturdy the spray will keep the hair. You definitely want to stay within levels 1-3.

 

Style by Y’Sheeka Corbin, Micah Thomas Studios, Covington, GA

Style by Y’Sheeka Corbin, Micah Thomas Studios, Covington, GA

How to Style:

1. Section out a rectangular shape on the interior part of head.
2. Smooth hair into high ponytail using gel.
3. Style bangs as desired using a 1½-inch gold barrel curling iron.
4. Use finishing spray for light hold.

Recommended Products

To execute this style, Eco-Styler brand gel, spritz and any type of sheen is needed.

Best Face Shape and Hair Type:

This style suits all face shapes because it elongates the face to make it  look slender. This style best suits long, straightened hair.

Tip(s):

Since gel tends to dry out hair using  grape seed, jojoba or coconut oil before applying the gel will help keep hair moisturized. If your hair is not long enough for a ponytail, feel free to wrap a bone straight extension ponytail around your own hair.

2. Classic High Bun with a Twist

This style is clean and classy and compliments any little black dress.

Style by PAMELA WEBSTER, Greg’s Professional Barber and Beauty Salon, Mobile , AL

Style by PAMELA WEBSTER, Greg’s Professional Barber and Beauty Salon, Mobile , AL

How to Style:

1. Make a horizontal parting from ear to ear.
2. Make four to five triangle sections (pizza slices) in the front.
3. Choose one triangular section. Take a small slice parting and separate into two, then tie hair together in a knot.
4. Take another thin slice and separate hair into two. This time, add the two ends from the previous knot and make another knot. Make sure you tie the knots with the hair going in the same direction.
5. Repeat this process until you reach the end of the horizontal parting.
6. Place a small black rubber band to secure the section and move onto the next triangular section.
7. After completing the front portion, simply smooth the rest of the hair into a high bun. You may use a chignon as a hair filler for a huge, round bun.

Recommended Products:

Use a pomade for a sleek finish. Use a light finishing spray will help keep your style fresh for one to three days .

Best Face Shape and Hair Type:

This style suits round and oval face shapes. Naturalistas and relaxed ladies  with medium length hair can pull off this beautiful style.

Tip(s):

It’s best to reduce the bulk of thick, coarse hair by flat ironing for a clean finish. Tying down this style with a head scarf will also  help to smooth fly-aways.

3. Victoria’s Secret Curls

This style is perfect for any woman who wants a sophisticated, relaxed yet sexy look.

Style by ERMA STEPHENS, Head’s Above, Crestview, FL

How to Style:

1. Use a 1½-inch curling iron on hair, section by section. Part hair as desired.
2. Bend over and shake out the curls lightly.
3. Finish with a light hold finishing spray and sheen for ultimate shine.

Recommended Products:

Use any type of light finishing spray and sheen to  keep your curls secure.

Best Face Shape and Hair Type:

This is perfect for women who want flirty curls. This style fits anyone! The best length to achieve this look is medium to long hair. Make sure you use a good conditioner for healthy hair.

Tip(s):

Using a bit of oil before curling the hair can help reducing the stiffness of this do. When using finishing sprays or sheen, try to keep about a 12 inch distance from your style to prevent too much product settling in one area. Even distribution is key.

Some finishing sprays have from level 1 (being the lowest) to level 8 or 9 (being the highest) which determines how sturdy the spray will keep the hair. You definitely want to stay within levels 1-3.

4. Elegance…With a Side of Curls 

How to Style:

1. Use a 1 ½ inch curling iron for curling the hair, section by section.
2. Sweep hair to the side as desired.
3. Finish with a light hold finishing spray and sheen for ultimate shine.

Recommended Products:

Any type of light finishing spray and sheen will keep your curls secure. Try using a bit of oil before curling the hair to help in reducing any stiffness. Remember, when using a finishing spray you’ll want to stay within levels 3-4 so a secure, yet movable hold.

Best Face Shape and Hair Type:

Almost any  face shape and hair texture can pull off this beautiful style. If you have a small face you can still rock this do by reducing the amount of curls on either side. The point of this style is  to compliment the face, not hide it behind a whole lot of hair.

Tip(s):

Using large and long bobby pins create a more secure style. Be sure to lock the pins in place by creating a crisscross pattern alongside the curls. Start at the nape of your neck and push the 2 large pins upward using the crisscross method. The final 3rd pin should be pushed downward.

5. Pretty Pixie

  

Style by ASHLEY WHEELER, Godly Image Hair Studio Inc., Ft. Walton Beach, FL

How to Style:

1. Straighten hair with flat iron or hot comb.
2. Style hair as desired. To get results similar to photo, slightly turn hair inwards to head.
3. Take small sections and flip the curl for a fun look.

Recommended Products:

Use finishing sprays between levels 1-3.  Try incorporating pomade and hair creams to give shine and shape to hair.

Best Face Shape and Hair Type:

This is a great style for individuals with chemically straightened hair and  oval faces.

Tip(s):

To add movement to this do include some low lights.  Remember to condition and moisturize color treated hair.