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10 Easy-to-Recreate African-American Hairstyles

Tired of the same old look? Try these recently seen sexy celebrity hairstyles perfect for any occasion

April 20, 2011 | by Anna Jimenez | 24 COMMENTS

Brandy

For extremely tousled waves like Brandy's, Pohl says to start by applying a strong-hold gel like Davines Defining Shaping Gel, $17.99 to hair. Create a half-up pompadour at your crown and secure with bobby pins. With the rest of your hair, wrap small sections of hair around a one-inch curling iron until your entire head is loosely curled. Brush curls out and tease underneath for volume and to add that roughed up texture.

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Ouidad Climate Control Heat & Humidity Gel

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Hamadi Beauty Shea Hair Cream

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Kerastase Masque Oleo-Relax

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Redken Vinyl Glam 02 Mega Shine Spray

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Davines Defining Relaxing Fluid

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Amika Tourmaline Clip-Free Curler

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Redken Smooth Down Heat Glide Protective Smoother

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Sebastian Shaper Plus Hair Spray

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Motions Shine Enhancing Pomade

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Kusco-Murphy Setting Lotion

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Frizz-Ease Moisture Barrier Firm-Hold Hairspray

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Moroccanoil Glimmer Shine Spray

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Kerastase Double Force

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L'Oréal Professionnel Texture Expert Lumi Controle

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Aveda Light Elements Defining Whip

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Davines Defining Shaping Gel

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African American? You "guys" really need to stop. This is embarrassing. You don't have a clue. Full lace wigs and weaves are very different from African American hair.

by solitaire_pw Sunday, January 27, 2013 at 07:43PM Report as inappropriate

I dont get it - these hairstyles dont seem african american to me. nearly everyones hair is straight. they are basically white hairstyles recreated with black hair. or more like indian/remy hair... -_- least favorite "beauty tips" I've seen yet

by talecon Thursday, October 18, 2012 at 07:26PM Report as inappropriate

I've always liked Gabrielle Union's hair

by TBjunkie Thursday, April 19, 2012 at 12:42AM Report as inappropriate

I don't really know how I feel about the style selection. They just don't represent the range of AA styles that I think should be included. Not all AA women have weaves, extensions, and relaxed hair. The hairstyles themselves were pretty.

by SummerOrchid Monday, April 9, 2012 at 01:40PM Report as inappropriate

Jennifer hudson looks so beautiful

by beautybody Thursday, March 29, 2012 at 10:00PM Report as inappropriate

Tthey all seem plain.

by ashley2896 Friday, March 16, 2012 at 05:14PM Report as inappropriate

I think Jordin Sparks style makes her face look very pudgy, not at all flattering

by sportimonki13 Sunday, March 11, 2012 at 01:07PM Report as inappropriate

I am extremely disappointed with this article. I do not see any variation on texture or length except for Selita Eubank's bob. I agree with stephanie_stewart's remark. Please reflect the diverse rainbow that I expect to see when looking up articles that purport to represent cutting edge hair trends among AA women.

by jojo_miller Saturday, November 12, 2011 at 01:59PM Report as inappropriate

To Ryan_montana: Are you a racist? Do you hate black people? If not it sounds like it.

by lilberry40 Saturday, November 5, 2011 at 07:44AM Report as inappropriate

The 'funny' thing about this is that some of these women were wearing weaves or wigs. There was no info on how to create these styles on 'fake' hair!

by scw Friday, November 4, 2011 at 09:28PM Report as inappropriate

Speaking of lipstick... I take it that black women like REALLY RED lipstick. It looks terrible. Bright Red lipstick should be banned except for prostitutes.

by ryan_montana Friday, November 4, 2011 at 02:46PM Report as inappropriate

They aren't just AA hairstyles. Just styles on AA women.

by stephanie_stewart Friday, November 4, 2011 at 01:30PM Report as inappropriate

It's like putting "lipstick on a pig"--they're still ugly.

by ryan_montana Friday, November 4, 2011 at 01:24PM Report as inappropriate

I like all the hairsy=tyles, especially Miss Cowell's! It was FAB U LOUS!!

by deni50 Saturday, October 15, 2011 at 01:24PM Report as inappropriate

I can't say I would call a style "African-American" if most African-Americans would have to relax their hair to achieve the style! I'm happy to see African-Americans included, but some natural looks would be appreciated.

by bukiyounahito Saturday, June 18, 2011 at 08:21AM Report as inappropriate

I like them all....

by teema Saturday, June 18, 2011 at 02:14AM Report as inappropriate

Nice.

by shell1375 Friday, June 17, 2011 at 07:30PM Report as inappropriate

I liked all the different styles.

by voyager24 Friday, June 17, 2011 at 01:19PM Report as inappropriate

Love the different hair! All were very beautiful :)

by ladyboarder9669 Thursday, May 5, 2011 at 08:00AM Report as inappropriate

This was great. But I wish you included some Natural hair styles. I don't relax my hair and it's difficult for me to find styles I like

by ajhutch Tuesday, May 3, 2011 at 01:26PM Report as inappropriate

nice article

by kiofairy Monday, April 25, 2011 at 05:25PM Report as inappropriate

@ attagirl, I've always admired Gabrielle Union's hair. I didn't know she has press and curl. I myself have press & curl only (40+years, sometimes about 3 months I'll go natural to give my hair a break.) I have vowed never to discard my hot comb & curlers.

by AMY111 Saturday, April 23, 2011 at 08:56AM Report as inappropriate

I can appreiciate you hard work on this article, HOWEVER, most of these celebrities are wearing weaves or wigs. LOL Most African American women do not have hair that looks anything like this. So the advice is highly irrelevant for most of us. LOL

by nicole_shepard_baudanza Friday, April 22, 2011 at 11:10PM Report as inappropriate

Appreciate the article and the work it took to write it. However, for those who did not know, Tatiana Ali does not have relaxed hair (read an interview years ago) and Gabrielle Union stated a long time ago in a hair magazine that when she is not working, she takes out her weave and wears has a press and curl (hot combed and then curled with an iron) once and a while for a red carpet event (yes, her own hair is long and gorgeous!) Just a tip

by attagirl Wednesday, April 20, 2011 at 12:38PM Report as inappropriate

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