African American Men Hairstyles

There are great hairstyles for African American men, as seen everywhere from the courts to the silver screen. You don't have to have Kobe Bryant's moves to sport his hairdo. His mini-afro style is fresh, easy to maintain and one of the most popular hairstyles out there today.

There are many varieties of men’s hairstyles that work well for African-American men, but the most popular styles include:

·    Buzz Cuts: A very short style typically shorn with clippers, these are easy to manage looks that can be maintained in seconds. Because black hair is so curly, the buzz cuts are typically far shorter than for other ethnic groups in order to control the curl. The edges of the cut along the hairline may be sharply defined or left with a natural definition.

·    Shaved Styles: A shaved style is longer than a buzz cut, and often features ridges, geometric patterns, or even words as part of the distinctive style, usually along the back of the head or neck. The sides of the hair style may be tapered to shorter lengths near the hair line or sideburns.

·    Dreadlocks: This long style is favored by men with Jamaican or Caribbean backgrounds, and consists of thick twists or braids covering the head. The hair may be only as long as the collar, or it may extend to the waistline.

·    Cornrows: This braided style keeps hair close to the scalp in medium-thick braids, unlike the micro braids preferred by women, which are longer and thinner. Cornrows are actually a type of small French braid.

·    Afros: An afro or “fro” is a natural hair style where the hair stands out in a halo or puff around the head rather than being confined, straightened or trimmed. Some afros are only an inch or two long, while others may be several inches in length for very pronounced styles, such as were popular in the 1970s.

·    Shaved Head: Many black men opt for shaving their heads completely to eliminate any hassle with confining curly hair. Shaves must be redone every few days to keep a neat, clean style.

Comments

brotha 35

by dan from virginia, June 27, 2010

i often sport the shaved head style or a close regular cut,ive had my hair in every style except gheri curl.i had a fro,dreads, cornrows,regular,flat top and now bald.im 35 flat tops were out when i was a teenager,now im bald which is one of the more popular styles

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