We're not sure if Eve went to the salon for this wacky cut and style, or if she did it herself. Either way, the look may have worked if she stuck to just one of the three styles she's sporting. Wearing a long, straight style, a choppy pixie and a braid all in one is just too much.
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Best: Alicia Keys
Keys' voluminous hairstyle is what curly haired girls dream of. Shorter recommends that women with this curly texture shampoo at least every other day to maintain thick, full curls.
Got curly hair? Shorter's advice: "I don't think curly hair should have a blunt bobbed style or bangs."
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Worst: Cassie
While we love Cassie's long locks, and think she could pull off the bald look, this is experimenting at its worst.
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Best: Halle Berry
A pixie cut like Berry's is best for those with an oval face shape. It shows off her features by highlighting her pretty forehead and cheekbones.
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Worst: Ashanti
Avoid pulling your hair back as tightly as Ashanti did here, it can cause breakage in thin African American hair. Instead, try a loose, low bun that sits near the nape of your neck, and use bobby pins instead of elastics to secure it.
African American celebrities are some of the biggest hair trendsetters -- from Rihanna's short, edgy style (that is forever evolving) to Tyra's long, sleek strands, these ladies are known for their signature styles. And while many women attempt to recreate their looks, they never truly succeed at pulling them off quite as well. Why is that anyway?
We think it is because we see celebrities like Jennifer Hudson, Mariah Carey and Halle Berry rocking gorgeous hairstyles on the red carpet, but we never really learn how their hairstylists actually created them. Are the styles as easy as they look, or are there many more complicated steps to them?
We spoke to Tippi Shorter, celebrity hairstylist whose clients include the fabulous Alicia Keys and Lauren Hill, to find out. Here she weighs in on how to recreate these amazing African American hairstyles, and explains why certain styles work and why others should be avoided. Scope out the hairstyles in this photo gallery and make note of the looks you want to try. Then be sure to steer clear of the ones that might not flatter your face shape, or worse, damage your beautiful, but fragile hair -- eek!
