What do they say about a woman who cuts her hair again? I know that’s right.
Long hair can get stressful at times, and between adulting and daily life activities, sometimes hair problems end up being the last thing on a woman’s mind.
Not only is short hair more manageable, versatile, less stressful and stylish, but it can also bring out the natural shape of your face and make it pop out more.
Black women everywhere have been embracing this trend with enthusiasm over the past couple of years, as evidenced by the #shortnaturalhair, which has garnered over 104,000 posts on Instagram and even more on TikTok, and continues to grow steadily.
If you’re tired of long, hard-to-manage hair and would like to consider a big chop or transition to shorter, more stylish hair, then worry not.
Are you unsure which short, natural hairstyle will suit you best? We have a list of hairstyle ideas that you can choose from, ranging from pixie cuts to curls, finger coils, waves, low cuts and TWA’s (Teeny Weeny Afros).
Today’s blog post features over 60 short hair hairstyles for you to choose from for your next short haircut appointment.
Which short, natural hairstyles will work best for your face shape?
1. Round Faces – They look fabulous with more voluminous hairstyles, such as tapered haircuts.
2. Oval Faces – Very versatile and looks perfect with any short hairstyles, especially with a TWA, low cuts, or pixie cuts.
3. Square faces- These look great with soft curls or finger curls to balance out the jawline.
4. Heart-shaped faces – These look beautiful with side parts on any hairstyle or angled cuts.
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Short natural hair hairstyles for black women
1. Pixie cuts
Pixie cuts undoubtedly take the top spot when it comes to natural hair hairstyles, and they will never go out of style.
We have been seeing this hairstyle all over social media on black women, and they make them look divine.
Pixie cut maintenance and MUST-HAVE products.
1. Clean your curls with a foaming mousse and lotion.
2. Style and comb out the curls or waves with a rat-tail comb.
3. When styling your hair, wrap it with styling strips or paper wrap and leave it for 30 minutes to an hour, or sit under a bonnet hood dryer.
4. Apply heat protectant spray evenly throughout your hair before flat-ironing the curls.
4. Occasionally, straighten your curls with a mini flat iron.
5. Wrap your hair with a silk scarf or wear a satin bonnet when going to bed.
6. Always use a wax stick to tame flyaway and add shine.
7. Taming and anti-frizz hair oil and serum.
PS. Styling a pixie cut can be challenging at times, so keep practicing until you get it right. Alternatively, consider consulting your hairstylist for expert guidance. Watch this step-by-step tutorial if you are a complete beginner.
2. TWA (Teeny Weeny Afros).
I remember the first time I wore my TWA outside, and I was very self-conscious, constantly thinking that everyone and their mother was looking at me.
Looking back at it now, I should have held my head up high and styled it better and rocked it for the entire world to see. But we live and we learn, right?
Just as the name suggests, teeny weeny afros are short hair afros for people who have not attained enough length to rock regular afros.
TWA’s look pretty amazing when styled right, either by adding curls to the hair, side parts, or laying the edges.
They are very versatile, manageable, and low-maintenance, making them the perfect choice for wash-and-go hairstyles for short natural hair.
Try adding a little bit of color for a dramatic and bomb effect.
Teeny Weeny afro maintenance and products.
1. Regularly moisturize your hair with a simple water and conditioner mix in a spray bottle.
2. Use curling sponges to define your curls more.
3. Regularly use leave-in conditioner to maintain the softness of your hair.
4. Regularly use mousse when styling and maintaining your TWA.
5. Mix your mousse with a defining gel to bring shine back to your hair and define your curls.
3. Tapered cuts on natural hair.
Tapered cuts are for women who are not quite ready to do the big chop and give up their voluminous hair.
Tapered cuts offer a high level of versatility, with available styles ranging from high-tapered fades to low-tapered fades and even fringe-tapered cuts.
There are many styles to choose from, and you can even add a pop of color to bring a unique twist to your cut.
Tapered cuts maintenance and products
1. Regularly trim the hair if it gets too long.
2. Regularly moisturize with a water and conditioner mix.
3. Use a deep conditioner at least three times a week to maintain your hair’s texture and health.
4. Regularly wash with shampoo and conditioner to prevent dirt and product buildup.
5. Refresh the fade cuts regularly to maintain a clean look.
6. Use mousse and hair oil at least 3 times a week.
7. Use a curling sponge and gel to define your curls and make them pop.
4. Low cuts, waves and coils on natural hair
When it comes to the versatility of short natural hair hairstyles, low cuts have to take the cake.
Low cuts are just that. Cuts that are done low and close to the scalp, and then enhanced with a cut, color, or even design to make it stand out.
Low cuts almost always look stunning on every face shape, making the facial features more prominent.
Waves and coils, on the other hand, are such easy, versatile and beautiful hairstyles that can elevate any look from one to one hundred in one stylist visit.
These trendy hairstyles are not going anywhere anytime soon, and you better hop on to these trends before they pass you by.
These hairstyles can accommodate black women of all ages, whether you are in your 20s, 30s, 40s, 50s, or beyond.
Low cuts, coils and Waves maintenance and products
1. Wrap your hair with a silk scarf or wear a satin bonnet at night to maintain your curls and coils.
2. Retouch the curls occasionally with a mouse and gel.
3. Use a rat tail comb to style the waves and curls.
4. Use low-cut styles with color-friendly shampoo and conditioner, as dust may build up and cause itchiness.
5. Regularly oil low cuts to keep hair shiny..
6. Use a wax stick to tame flyaways and prevent fizz.