Natural hair ain’t easy. It is not for the weary. We spend hours pre-pooing, washing, conditioning, detangling, moisturizing, sealing, stretching, and finally styling only to do it all over again the next week! So when we come to that point when our natural hair is just not behaving, it is the most frustrating thing to happen. Especially when we just want to whip our hair into a quick style and dash right out the door.
Read on for quick how-tos on three easy and surefire natural hairstyles that will take you less than 15 minutes to complete!
Style #1: Chunky Twist Updo
This style is great because it can be done on few-days-old wash and go’s, twist outs, braid outs, afros, etc.
- With a stiff brush and a strong-hold gel, slick your hair up into a ponytail on top of our head. Optional: Style your baby hairs.
- Twist your hair into 4-6 chunky twists.
- Wrap the twists around the base of your ponytail to form a bun. Secure with bobby pins.
Style #2: Classic Double Buns
The double buns are a tried and true classic for many of us. It is easy, stylish, and youthful!
- Part your hair down the middle.
- Using tight elastics, pull your hair into a bun on each side of your head.
- Pro Tip: To avoid uneven styling, use a large headband as a guide to show where each bun should begin. This helps ensure the buns are parallel to each other and not lopsided.
- Secure with bobby pins and fluff up the buns using a pic.
For extra flair, turn your buns into bantu knots or style two twists (or braids) as bangs.
Style #3: The Twist Halo
This is an excellent hairstyle for when your hair is feeling too frizzy or full to style. It is a great go-to for the summer months because of the low maintenance and a great go-to for the winter months because it protects your hair from the cold.
- Part your hair down the middle
- Loosely twist each side of your hair.
- Pin one twist on top of the other at the back of your head.
As always ladies and gents, do not forget to moisturize! And be gentle with your tendrils.
