African Fashions

In order to beat the raging heat, we must think of better ways in order to keep our hair from being nasty and ruin our mood.  Here are the coolest trends for this year's amazing summer:

This is the cut that is very short and easily manageable with a twist of exceptional femininity.  It features very short hair at the back and longer locks at the front and top.  It can emphasize your facial assets and make you look sharp as well as sexy down your nape and neck.  Check out how Rihanna carried out this chic short hairstyle to perfection.  She has longer layers forming the face and razored around the ears and neck.  The layered bangs look fabulous which adds a bit of drama to this bold look.  If you feel good about the shape of your face, then this is the best haircut to suit your style.

Ideal for summer and best worn below the jaw, this is the style that goes well in any face shape.  The waved cut has emerged to be the favorite this season.  For a more versatile way of pulling off a bob, see how Keri Hilson's angled layers gives the waved bob cut a flattering appeal.

Look younger and more vibrant in another bob style that is also pretty for summer- the bob cut with long bangs and fringes.  Check out how the bangs energized Naomi Campbell's look.

If you don’t intend to cut your hair this summer, then this is the tried and tested way of styling different types of hair, texture, and color this summer.  This is the style to keep your super kinky or super straight hair away from your neck and shoulders while under the heat.  Casual updos can be done easily by tying your hair up in a stylish manner. This never goes out of fashion no matter what the occasion is.   See how Halle Berry looks so nice in a classic chignon.

Ponytails are not only an easy and low maintenance hair style; it can also look fabulous if you give it a little upgrade.  Try to capture the same style as Thandie Newton so you can look as stunning as ever.

Before you go all out with these styles for summer, make sure you keep your hair generously moisturized and healthy as much as possible since the rise in temperature would dry up the African-American hair easily.  Love your hair and it will love you back. Happy styling!

Managing a springy, wavy, spirally and kinky crown can sometimes be a daunting ordeal.  With a lot of help from beauty products and media resources, we find ourselves in the middle of choosing which product to choose and which technique would be best.   But here is what I have to say, all these years I learnt a lot of techniques and methods on shampooing, conditioning, and styling, but the best method that I have proven to work best was to LOVE my hair.

An African-American hair can range from being mildly wavy and curly, tight spiral curls, tight zigzag waves or the extremely springy spiral kinkiness.  I will not tell you to alter your Afro-textured hair by perming or relaxing or what have you so you can look hip and fashionable.  What I will try to tell you, I mean, attempt to do here is to teach you how to care for your hair.  And to do that, you have to first know a few things about your black, curly hair.

Black hair is very fragile and prone to breakage.  So touch your hair gently and choose a wide tooth comb tooth for your hair.  A natural boar brush is also recommended since the natural bristles are easy on hair avoiding unnecessary breakage and tearing.  In washing hair, avoid extra pulling and tugging and do not rub the towel through your hair to dry it.  One little trick that works wonders is using a satin pillow case while sleeping to avoid tangling and stress when you toss and turn.

Black hair needs moisture and more moisture. It’s a must, so never go without any moisturizer or conditioner when you wash your hair and make sure that your shampoo can replace natural hair oil like shea butter or coconut oil.  Avoid using products with petroleum and mineral oil as these types of oil clogs the pores resulting to loss of natural hair moisture.  Remember that the kinkier your hair is, the more moisture it requires.

American-American hair is utterly gorgeous and stunning with the right care and attention. So start loving your locks, take an extra mile to learn the right way to care for your hair, and it will LOVE you back.

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