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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

by Anna Jimenez

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Selita Ebanks Short wavy bobs are everywhere and to achieve it Pohl says to create pin curls. To do so, work with one-inch sections of hair at a time. Spray them with a non-sticky hairspray and wrapping them around a small-barreled curling iron. Instead of letting the curl hang loose, coil it around a finger and bobby pin the curl to your scalp. Continue until all of your hair is pinned into curls. Let set until hair is completely cool then remove the pins and use a boar bristle brush to comb through the curls. Brush, brush, brush until the curls become soft waves. Finish by misting hair with a shine spray like Moroccanoil Glimmer Shine Spray, $25.

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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