Short Hair Styles For African American Women

Many African American women today are simply too busy to manage long tresses of hair. So instead they opt for short, manageable hairstyles that can still look trendy and professional. The great thing about sporting short hairstyles is the fact that you can choose different styles at any time. However there are certain things you must consider when you modify your short hairstyles such as:

1. Your burning desire to opt for an immediate change using your own hair, a sexy wig or adding hair extensions to your own hair to create your fantasy, trendy hairstyles.

2. Not only does your hair frame your face but it substantially transforms it. Essentially, you should determinate what shape your face is before selecting a hair change. It may not be one exact type, in fact it will more than likely be a mixture of two or maybe even more but it should bear some sort of resemblance to one more than others.

3. You should select the right trendy hair styles that best adapt to your face, occasion and personality and change your short hairstyles.

4. Always remember to choose your hair color carefully so that it shows off your natural beauty.

Several African American women, who sport short hairstyles, create their own styles. This is quite a good thing as trying out hairstyles at home can give you inspiration to modify your hair look. You can design your own exclusive short hairstyles for wedding, prom or special event of your life without the headache of a hair salon. It is essential that you keep in mind when choosing short hairstyles your skin color, shape of face and texture of hair.

One of the most popular short hairstyles that are still being sported is the Afro. Like many other short hairstyles it is an easy, low maintenance style since there is no need for chemicals. This style has evolved from the days when it was perfectly rounded and pulled out from the head with a pick. In our modern era, an Afro is simply any length of hair that is in its natural state. It can be cared for with a pick or with your fingers.

Another great option that African American women can select is the cropped cut. This features short layers all over the head finger-combed with pomade for moisture and styling control. This is an excellent choice if you color your hair, since hair is trimmed frequently to remove dryness or damage from processing. This look allows for diversity; from cropped very close to the scalp to tight curls.

Black Women's Hairstyles

Throughout the decades, the social significance of black hairstyles has remained a relevant part of black history. Unlike other American cultural trends, black hairstyles represent a significant history and pride amongst black women. Where else does one’s self worth and self image play such a high role in society? When black women enter the salon for a new hairdo, many times they must look at the “whole picture”; considering the social message that they will be sending when walking out of the salon and into black society.

Since the 1400’s, when slaves were brought to the “New World," they were made to change their hairstyles to more traditional European standards. This included the use of herbs and botanicals that relaxed their coarse hair, giving the appearance of finer hair. Throughout slave times, black women grown accustomed to their European counterparts wore their hair straightened, combed, and parted. Since that time, black women have often been ridiculed for their choices regarding their hair.

In modern day times, black women must choose to conform to Western society and their hairstyles or go for the more natural look. During the late sixties, the “Afro” and more traditional ways of wearing one’s hair made a debut. The image of freedom and pride led the movement for the El Natural look. But it was just that, a trend, that came and went; and in the near future; will most likely come again. However, since that time, more black women have opted for hairstyles that are “Americanized” and project the societal views of beautiful hair. Nothing is more evident of this trend than the huge amounts of money spent yearly on black hairstyles at various salons.

Today, a black woman may spend hundreds of dollars at a salon every week, striving to achieve that perfect hairstyle. Even in the poorest of neighborhoods, hair salons and barbershops that cater to black hair are still thriving. So are these black women abandoning their cultural history and giving into the white man’s ways? Most black women say “no”, it’s not a matter of history or culture, but a matter of looking good and feeling good about one’s self.

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