Bantu Knots are a hairstyle apparent in all cultures of the African diaspora. Sizes vary, but a basic bantu knot style consists of portions of hair twisted around and tucked into itself. This makes hair appear like roses or flowerbuds on your head. It elegantly frames the wearer’s face, making it a ...
Fishtail braids are a creative concoction of cornrows. Cornrows are braids fashioned along the wearers head. Styles create many patterns along the scalp. From afar, fishtail braids simply appear to be two large cornrows. However, taking a closer look reveals that each large braid is composed of ...
A favorite among many black communities worldwide, box braids is a style that usually consists of many simple three stranded braids. Sizes vary, but braids are uniform in size. Box braids can be worn in many ways. For example, many women wear box braids with extensions or wrap their braids in a ...
A variation of the afro, a twist-out is a simple way for women with natural hair to keep their hair moisturized and curly. To prepare a twist out, you put two-stranded twists in your hair. Sizes vary, depending on the desired size of curl. For smaller curls, smaller twists are done. For larger ...
Often referred to as dreadlocs, locs are a long-term hairstyle. To create locs in your natural hair, you must twist one stranded portions of hair at the desired size. Twisting must be done on a regular basis in order for hair to loc. Some people choose to twist hair every week until the texture ...
Loc wearers can apply many styles to their hair. Most loc updos include some variation of twisting or braiding locs together and back. These styles can range quite a bit, with some curly and sideways updos, and others resembling the famous mohawk style. Many people who have locs select updos for ...
Cornrows can be styled in many creative ways. Cornrow updos have braids that are fashioned in a way that allows the hair to stay back. This style is very elegant and easy to manage. For women with natural hair, cornrow updos can remain good looking for up to three weeks or a month.
Twists provide women with natural hair a curly and protective style. Twists are composed of two strands of hair twisted around one another—essentially they are two-stranded braids. This style is very easy to do, and it keeps hair from becoming dry. The cute and curly look created is timeless, and a ...
