# 2 Circular-Braided Side-Do
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This has to be one of the funkiest way to wear braids. The hair is sectioned and the braid is started at the back of the head, near the nape. The braids continue in a circular fashion until it reaches the front of the hair, where the hair is then braided horizontally from one ear to the other. The ends of these horizontal braids aren't pinned down but rather left loose to create curly side-swept bangs.
# 3 Angular Cornrow Bun
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This sleek updo is a great everyday hairstyle and doesn't require much maintenance. The hair is parted in angular sections and braided toward the back of the head. At the nape, the braids are gathered and pinned up into a sleek bun.
# 4 Donut Bun
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This chic natural hair updo is elegant and classy and is great for special occasions and events. The hair is smoothly gathered into a ponytail at the crown of the head. A bun ring is then placed over the ponytail and a doughnut bun is created and pinned down. The caramel highlighted section of hair adds to the overall chicness of the updo.
# 5 Textured Pigtails
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This hairdo takes pigtails to a whole new level. The natural hair is parted down the center and made into two sections on either side of the crown. These sections are then tied down in pigtail fashion. The front of the hair is brushed back and smoothed out with styling gel.
# 6 Braided & Curled Mohawk
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This updo has to be rated one of the funkiest Mohawks of all time. The hair is vertically parted into three sections with the outer sections being braided up to meet the center section. The center parted section is then curled using natural, non-heated rollers. These curled sections are then pinned up in a curl-like manner to create the Mohawk look.
# 7 Fine Crochet Braid
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This hairdo is the classic crochet braid with a twist. The hair is sectioned off into very thin parts which are then finely crochet braided to create many thin long braids. Due to there being so many tiny braids the hair almost seems bigger and fuller.
# 8 Cornrow Crown
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This is a sophisticated way to incorporate two styles into one updo namely; cornrows and a crown braid. The front of the hair is first sectioned into small parts and made into short cornrows. The remainder of the hair is gathered and braided around the head in a crown-like fashion.
# 9 Naturally Curled Coiffure
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This textured updo is chic and easy to do. The hair is gathered at the top of the head (beginning at the crown and ending at the forehead) and pinned down with some soft curls left to fall onto the face (If the hair isn't naturally curly then it needs to be curled using rollers). Lastly, styling gel is applied to the hair at the back of the head to achieve the desired sleek look.
# 10 Reverse Mohawk Bun
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Janelle Monae certainly rocks natural hair well with this reverse bun. The hair is braided starting at the back of the head moving toward the front. At the forehead, the braid is twisted in a bun-like fashion and neatly pinned down.
# 11 Volumized Natural Bun
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Buns always look trendy, no matter how big or small, neat or messy but this particular updo takes buns to a whole other level. The hair is smothered out with a relaxer or styling gel and is then slightly teased. The smooth teased hair is then gathered at the crown and fashioned into a bun using a bun ring. The golden band is then placed over the bun for effect.
# 12 Reversed Cornrow Braid
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This is an edgy way to wear traditional cornrows. The hair is sectioned and braided in
cornrow fashion beginning at the nape and ending at the crown. The ends of the cornrows are left loose to create textured bangs.
# 13 French-Braided Band
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This is a really cool way to elevate the traditional French braid. The hair is smoothened with styling gel and combed to either side of the head. The hair is then french braided in a band-like manner beginning at the ear and continuing down to the nape (this done on either side of the head). The ends of the
two braids are then pinned up at the nape in the same band-like manner. The reddish streaks in the hair do well to complement this hairdo.
# 14 Elevated Cornrows
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In this hairstyle, traditional cornrows are taken and elevated to a superior level. The hair is parted vertically into alternating thick and thin sections. The sectioned hair is then braided to create two different sizes cornrows one thicker than the other. Once the cornrows are complete the ends of the hair are gathered and made into one large braid, which is left to hang over the shoulder.
# 15 Messy Ponytail
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This updo not only looks glamorous but is easy to do. The hair at the roots is smoothened out with a styling gel while the rest of the naturally curly hair of gathered at the crown. The hair is then made into a high ponytail with the end of the ponytail left to fall forward, messily over the forehead.
# 16 Crochet Braided Short-Do
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The great thing about the crochet braid is that it's low maintenance and lasts for a long time. The hair is parted down the center and then sectioned off and crochet braided. The braided hair is then left to hang loose.
# 17 Scarlett Curled Crochet Hairdo
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The Scarlett color of the hair really does showcase the curled crochet braid well. The hair is first sectioned into parts and then crochet braided in a curled manner. The braided hair is left to fall naturally with the bangs being sideswiped on the forehead.
# 18 Turquoise Crochet Ombré
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This is a funky way to showcase the traditional crochet braid. The hair is crochet braided in a curly fashion with ombré colored extensions. The extensions begin with a tradition black before moving on to turquoise with royal blue peeking out from underneath.
# 19 Illusional Coiffure
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This is the perfect party hairstyle and the golden eyes with the coppery streak in the hair certainly do complement each other. Even though this updo may seem like a curled updo, it's actually a large braid that is coiled into a bun. The hair is gathered at the crown and made into a long braid. This braid is then coiled in a bun-like fashion at the top of the head.
# 20 Naturally Sheek Low-Do
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As if Lupita Nyong'o isn't gorgeous enough, this sleek updo enhances her natural features, making her look even more gorgeous (if that's even possible). The hair at the front is relaxed with a styling gel for a smooth chic look and then gathered at the back and tied up in a low ponytail.
# 21 Pompadour Coiffure
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The reddish undertones of the hair with the lighter streaks sets this pompadour hairstyle apart from the rest. The hair is first relaxed with a styling gel in order to smoothen it out. The smooth hair is then parted into large sections (the largest being at the front of the hair) and teased for volume, the teased hair is then pinned back in sections to create many interlocking pompadours.
# 22 Voluminous Poof
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This voluminous poofy hairstyle is not only a trendsetter but also a head turner. The hair at the front of the head is heavily teased and brushed back. The brushed back hair is then gathered and pinned up in a poof-like fashion while the reaming hair, at the back of the head is left loose.
# 23 Volumized Curls
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In this fashionable hairstyle, the latch-hook braiding technique is showcased perfectly. The hair is parted down the center and then divided into small sized sections. These sections are then braided in a rounded latch-hook fashion. Due to the latch-hook braid being such a thickly curled braid it makes this hairdo look very voluminous.
# 24 Cuffed Twist-Outs
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This twisted hairstyle with its beautiful golden cuffs has a somewhat regal look to it. Styling gel is applied to the locks to ensure that the curl holds. The hair is then sectioned into small parts which are then twisted in a curl-like manner and golden cuffs are tastefully added on sections.
# 25 Vibrant Head-Wrap Curl
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The trendily matching choker and head-wrap do well to set these twisted curls off. The hair is divided into sections and many small curls are made using the twist technique. These curls are easy to set and maintain thereby making it a great everyday hairstyle.
# 26 Boho Twisted Locks
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The twisted lock hairdo is a very easy and natural way to style long hair. Styling gel is applied to the hair to help hold the curl and also to give it a more chic look. The hair is then taken in small sections and twisted into long ropes. These ropes are then gathered into a high ponytail and tied up.
# 27 Shockwave Curls
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This is another great way to style natural hair of medium length as the naturally curly hair is really showcased in this hairstyle. The hair is sectioned off and each section is then teased heavily to create the "big hair" look.
# 28 Messy Updo
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This is a great everyday hairstyle that is easy to do. The naturally curly hair is simply finger-combed to the crown of the head where it's pinned up in a messy chignon fashion.
# 29 Elegantly Cuffed Dreadlocks
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This chic hairstyle is perfect for people who desire long natural hair. The hair is sectioned and braided away from the face in the tradition dreadlock fashion. To finish the look the hair is pulled to the side and left to flow on the shoulder.
# 30 Coppery Corkscrew Curls
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The hair at the roots is smoothened out using styling gel. Once smooth the hair is then brushed back and secured into a high ponytail. The ponytail is then corkscrew curled and left to hang loose. The coppery colored streaks in the hair showcase these curls perfectly.
# 31 Textured Volumized Bun
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This understatedly elegant updo is great for work or a formal event. The medium length naturally curly hair is combed up towards the crown of the head. The hair is then pinned down in a textured bun.
# 32 Braided Poofy Updo
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This beautifully elegant hairstyle is a perfect wedding hairstyle. The hair is sectioned into medium sized parts starting at the base of the hair moving towards the crown. These sectioned parts are then braided in a circular cornrow fashion. At the crown, the tail ends of the cornrows are twisted together in a band fashion and pinned down. The remaining hair at the front of the head is naturally curled and arranged in a poof-like fashion.
# 33 Braided Pompadour Bun
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This hairstyle takes the classic pompadour and puts and edgy twist to it. The hair is smoothened with styling gel and combed to the center of the head. The hair at the front of the head is then loosely braided to the crown and pinned back to create the illusion of a pompadour. The remaining hair is then twirled into a high bun and pinned down at the crown.
# 34 Natural Corkscrew Curls
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The medium length hair is sectioned into small parts and individually curled in a corkscrew fashion. The curled hair is then finger-gathered up to the crown and secured down with some of the curls left to fall over the forehead.
# 35 Golden Upside-Down Braid
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The dark to golden ombré coloring really does highlight this braiding technique well. The hair is braided starting at the back of the head and moving towards the crown. At the crown, the curly hair is gathered and pinned up in a messy fashion with some of the front layers falling onto the forehead.
# 36 Petal Braid
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This hairstyle literally looks like flower petals overlapping each other. The hair is first combed out and parted into small sections that are then braided. Once these sections are braided they are looped up and secured in a petal-like loop. This is done throughout the hair starting at the bottom of the head and working up.
# 37 Edgy Curly Updo
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This is a very bold and daring way to showcase naturally curly hair in an updo. The hair at the back of the head is parted horizontally and the vertically to create misshapen quadrilateral-like sections. The hair is then gathered at the crown where the curls are left to fall naturally.
# 38 Textured Topknot
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This is an elegant way to wear a topknot, with the beautiful chestnut colored hair enhancing the overall look of the knot. The hair is first relaxed with a styling gel, to make it smooth and easy to work with. The smooth hair is then lightly twisted and pinned down in a coiled bun-like fashion.
# 39 Triangular Sectioned Mohawk
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This hairdo is a classic mohawk with a little twist. At the sides of the head, the hair is smoothened out using styling gel. These smooth sides are then parted in a triangular almost zig zag fashion while the remainder of the naturally curly hair is brushed up to the middle of the head in a mohawk-like fashion.
# 40 Curly Short-Do
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The hair at the back of the head is smoothened out with a relaxer or styling gel before being combed up to the center of the head. The hair is then strategically arranged at the top of the head with the curls falling onto the forehead region.
# 41 Interlocking Braids
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This is an easy-to-do everyday hairstyle that literally only takes about 5 minutes to complete. The hair at the front of the head is sectioned horizontally starting from one ear to the other. This front section is then parted at the middle and two braids are created on either side. These braids are then taken to the back of the head where one large braid is made by incorporating the two smaller braids in an interlocking manner.
# 42 Diagonally Braided Bun
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This is a really smart way to incorporate braids and a bun. The hair is sectioned diagonally into a front and side section. The sectioned hair is then made into two
individual braids which are then joined at the side of the head and twirled into a bun.
# 43 Interlocking Crochet Braids
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The contrast of the interlocking golden and black braids really enhance the crochet braid. The hair is parted and then crochet braided. Two completed crochet braids are then taken and molded together in an interlocked manner to create a larger braid. This is continued throughout the entire hair.
# 44 Twirled Coiffure
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This uniquely textured up-style reeks style and class and would make the perfect wedding hair. The hair is sectioned into three different parts (front, back & middle). The front section is twirled up in a low pompadour fashion and pinned back. The middle section is twirled to the side and pinned behind the ear while the back section is twisted and pinned up in a chignon fashion.
Natural hair is not only trendy and chic but also very low maintenance and with such a vast variety of natural hair updos, it's easy to see why more and more women are skipping the weaves and extensions and are instead opting for the natural look.
