During the summer, everyone wants to change their look; therefore, a new natural hairstyle is the best thing to try. Natural hair gives you different forms of style that demonstrate your individuality as well as enhance the texture and healthy state of your hair. Below are five natural hairstyles you can try this summer.
The Afro Curly Hairstyle
Embrace Your Natural Volume
In some respects, the Afro texture is devoid of the oppression that has been inflicted upon natural hair by society’s standards; it is a hairstyle that, even today, continues to be liberated and representative of the hair’s thick and fluffy nature.
The Afro hairstyle has returned this summer with what could be described as a twist. While the previous trends were characterized by perfectly spherical shapes, numerous people now turn to more natural and asymmetrical designs.
Styling Tips for an Afro Curly Hair
- Moisturize Regularly: For your hair to remain afro-shiny and healthy-looking, make sure that it is always moisturized. Leaves should be used in conditioner and coconut or jojoba oil.
- Pick and Fluff: Toss your hair using your Afro pick and take care to make your hair fluffy. Begin from the scalp and move down your hair to prevent splitting from the middle.
- Define Curls: For a little something more interesting, use a curl cream or gel to set your curls. This, in turn, will improve the normal pattern of the hair.
Bantu Knots
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A Cultural Classic with a Modern Twist
Bantu knots are micro buns made by coiling two portions of hair and making a knot out of them. They are fashionable and shield the hair from detrimental components such as UV radiation from the sun. While this style is sleek, stylish, and protective, it is also highly versatile.
How to Create Bantu Knots?
- Section Your Hair: Begin with the division of the hair into small to medium sections. The lengths of these sections will determine the corresponding size of the Bantu knots that you intend to make.
- Twist and Wrap: Put each section in a ponytail and coil each one around itself with a knot in the end. Pinch the two layers with your fingers and wrap a small hair tie or bobby pin around them.
- Finish and Set: After you have tied all the knots, it is then advisable to let them be for several hours, or even better, if you leave it for a night. They can be worn as a fashionable style or could be undone to have defined curls.
Box Braids
A Versatile and Low-Maintenance Style
This is a protective hairstyle where the hair is parted into squares and then braided. Because this style should not be washed daily, it is ideal for the summer season since it will last for weeks.
Benefits of Box Braids
- Protection: Box braids are protective for the natural hair; they reduce stress on the hair follicles, thus encouraging growth.
- Versatility: They can be styled in several ways, be they updos, ponytails, or even left down.
- Longevity: Depending on how one tends to them, box braids can serve for up to 8 weeks, making them the perfect hairstyle for summer.
Styling Ideas for Box Braids
- High Ponytail: Collect all your braids on your head and put them into a ponytail if you want your hairdo to be chic.
- Braided Bun: Put your braids into a large bun for a more graceful and classy look.
- Half-Up, Half-Down: Let your hair be half up and half down for a more easy-going and relaxed atmosphere.
Twist-Outs Braids Style
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Defined Curls and Natural Texture
A twist-out entails twisting the hair while still wet and allowing it to dry; one then unravels the twists to get defined curls. Thus, it suits those who would love to amplify their curls without applying heat to their natural hair.
Steps for a Perfect Twist-Out
- Wash and Condition: You must apply it to clean, conditioned hair. If you have dry hair, it is advisable to first wash your hair using a mild shampoo and then condition it. This will help ensure that your curls are of the right texture and quality when you eventually get out and about and test out your curls.
- Apply Product: Apply a curl-enhancing cream or gel to every one of the parts of your hair. This will help to coil the twist and, at the same time, minimize the frizz level.
- Twist: Section your hair, and then make small, tight coils like buns. If you want more definition, then you can plait it into two or three strands.
- Dry and Unravel: Allow your twists to air dry, preferably for the entire night, or you can use a hooded dryer. After washing, let your hair dry while leaving the twists, then slowly loosen each twist to get your curls.
Maintaining Your Twist-Out
- Night Routine: Keep your twist out protected by putting on a satin bonnet before going to bed or sleeping with your head resting on a satin pillowcase to tame frizz.
- Refresh as Needed: Pay attention to the midweek refresh with a water spray and just a little curl cream.
Wash Wearing and Go Hairstyle
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Embrace Your Natural Curls
This hairstyle favors individuals who are content with their curls and want them to be seen clearly without putting in much work. It involves washing, conditioning, and applying product to the hair; this is followed by natural drying of the hair.
Steps for a Flawless Wash Wear and Go
- Cleanse and Condition: Begin with a sulfate-free shampoo so that the curls’ moisture is preserved; use a conditioner so they do not dry.
- Apply Leave-In Conditioner: Leave-in conditioner will be useful to supply more moisture and separate tangles in the hair.
- Define Curls: Make the last application of a curl-defining gel or cream and distribute this on your hair in sections.
- Dry Naturally: Allow your hair to dry or use a diffuser to make the process faster while at the same time retaining the curl pattern.
Tips for Maintaining a Wash Wear and Go
- Hydrate Daily: Since curls tend to get dry easily, use water to refresh your curls and some more leave-in conditioner where necessary.
- Avoid Touching: Avoid constantly running your hands through your hair during the day to reduce or avoid frizz and keep curls sticky.
