Finding the true beauty and flexibility of natural hair and accepting this is one of the wonderful processes in life which has no end. Traditional styling ranges from the simplest of the wash and wear to the complex styling of the plate braid and even the introduction of textured twist styles.
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Here, I will outline a few of my preferred natural hair styling techniques that can be done at home easily and some crucial advise to help you recreate the styles.
The Classic Wash-and-Go
Jumbo Topknot
High Ponytail
High Ponytail is also one of the simple natural hairstyles that fits well in natural hair management styles. It is advisable to wash your hair and give it a blow dry so as to attain that silky look. Edge control smooths down your roots and helps you gather your hair into a high ponytail. Extensions or drawstring ponytails can be added in order to increase volume as well as hair length. For this look, the wig can be worn for about two weeks if one is putting their hair in a satin scarf during nighttime.
Bantu Knots
For those who appreciate the African heritage in hair, Bantu knots will impress you to the greatest extent. If it doesn’t, carefully section it and spiral twist every section into a small bun. Not only do Bantu knots keep your hair safe, but when you unravel them, you have a beautiful curl.
Textured Twist-Outs
Braid-Out
Like twist-outs, braid-outs afford defined curls with a different type of feel to them. After washing your hair, divide your hair into three sections and plait it; do not use hair ties, simply braid your hair, leave your hair dry and when it’s dry, undo the plait and you will have volume crimped curls.
Protective Styles
As much as protective hairstyles are an awesome way of showcasing ethnic hair, it is important that you know that protective hairstyles are actually a necessity because they help to protect your natural hair.
XL Box Braids
Pigtail Cornrows
Fulani Braids
Fulani braids are complex and catchy. Braid the middle portion in various styles, while the corner part, has to be braided from backward motion. This is such a protective style that is also easy to maintain and very fashionable at the same time.
Afro Puffs
Double the fun it is – afro puffs! Again each portion is parted and both are tucked and tied in buns at the nape of the head. Making sure you comb the baby’s hair neatly is a perfect way to beat the heat while giving a fashionable touch to the look.
Curly Pineapple
The pineapple method is a favorite for it combines easily and looks good in the end. Comb all your hair at the top of your crown and tie your hair tight in a ponytail for a higher and loose ponytail so as to enhance your curly hair.
Visible Scrunchie
Faux Hawk
A very bulky faux hawk gives you a little extra attitude on your head. Comb your hair forward, gather it and use the pins or ties to link it in the manner of a mohawk hairstyle. It is a rather loud and eye-catching method to sport natural hair.
Halo Braid
The halo braid is a remarkably demure hairstyle. Make a very big braid around the perimeter of your head. This style is gorgeous for occasions and can take as less as fifteen minutes if you are a professional cornrower.
Fulani Braids
Fulani braids are unique and give the head a beautiful view. Combine the middle strands bohemian style and combine the corner strands from the back to the front. This tactic of dressing is quite protective and at the same time can be described as relatively ruin-proof.
Afro Puffs
Pay attention to afro puffs; double the fun! One of its types requires one to divide the hair well to the middle and then roll each side into a bun. Ton it with the neat baby hair styling to complete a cute and appropriate look.
Short, Wet Curls
Sharp, Graduated Bob
Paint Wax Twists
Final Words
Don’t get it twisted, natural hair is a fun hair type to play around with; you can try out protective styles, different texture combinations and fabulous hair accessories.
Finding your preferred style is always a genuine and progressive process, similar to changing a tyre. Just enjoy and accept your hair type for the uniqueness of the hair type is what makes every individual special.
From the tips and styles mentioned above, you are in a better position to stylish and reinvent the texture of your hair.
Happy styling!
