Black Trendy Hairstyles

Today�s focus is on black trendy hairstyles. The trend is still strong towards relaxed black hairstyles but I did throw in some natural ones for those who don�t want to deal with chemical relaxers.

Relaxed Styles

Alicia Keys

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It just doesn�t get sexier than this. Alicia is rockin� one super-sexy hairstyle. To get your own version of Alicia Keys� hairstyle apply a smoothing balm to damp hair and blow dry with a large round bristle brush. Next curl two inch sections of hair with a medium sized curling iron. Only go half-way up�leave the roots straight to avoid too much volume there. When you�re done curling coat your hands with a light hair wax and gently mold curls into place, separating a few for variety.

Jada Pickett Smith

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I am lovin� this dramatically angled bob hairstyle on Jada. The length difference from front to back is very dramatic. This black trendy hairstyle is perfect for those who have relaxed hair and want to make a style impact without a �fussy� hairstyle.

Kelly Rowland

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Now that�s some serious diva hair Kelly is sporting. This cut works because of its clean lines. The short blunt bangs frame the face and draw attention to the eyes. The key to this hairstyle is having very healthy hair and using high quality, shine enhancing styling products to make that black hairstyle sparkle.

Play Peek a Boo with Hair Color

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Do you want to experiment with hair color but don�t want too dramatic of a change? Take a style cue from Ashanti and have your stylist place random streaks of contrasting color in your hairstyle. Two or three max should do it for the best effect. This way you have a trendy black hairstyle without the commitment of root upkeep.

Natural hair

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Hate the hassle of using relaxers? The trend this season is for natural and touchable hair and that goes for black hairstyles as well. Leave the weave behind, shun the chemical solutions and go au natural, baby. Trim hair short, keeping it especially cropped on the sides and back. Use hair putty to mold and sculpt the top layers to give soft hold.

Note: This hairstyle will only work if you have great skin and a smaller face shape.

I mentioned that the trend in Caucasian hair is to keep things natural, yet many of the black hairstyles being worn today still reflect a strong use of chemical relaxers. Where do you stand on this issue�relaxed or natural, what�s better?