The Ultimate Black Hairstyle

Handbook

Table of ContentsIntroduction Page 2

Kerry Washington Page 3

Nia Long Page 4

Halle Berry Page 5

Laila Ali Page 6

Chante Moore Page 7

Lupita Nyong’o Page 8

Brandy Norwood Page 9

Ashanti Page 10

Ciara Page 11

Fantasia Barrino Page 12

Janelle Monae Page 13

Introduction

You know you’re in need of a new look and the first place to start is by researching what’s in right now, but let’s be honest, ain’t nobody got time for that, right? WRONG.

Sure, you’re not a celebrity who’s full-time job is to look good and you probably can’t spend hours trying to find a new look, but you don’t have to continue going through life wishing your hair was half as flawless as Beyonce’s because we’ve got some solutions for you!

We’ve done all the work by scouring the celebrity archives; we’ve watched the red carpets and poured through magazines just to bring you the easiest-to-copy, hottest celebrity hairstyles this century!

We’ll show you how to achieve some of the most sought after looks so that you can put your best foot forward whether you’re relaxed, natural, or enjoy dabbling in extensions for a fabulously flawless new look.

So skip the research and dive straight into this e-book for suggestions you’d have to pay beaucoup dollars to a celebrity stylist for!

ABOUT THE HAIR EXPERTSTiffany Barrow, Kendra Timmons and Brittany Winkfield are the professional stylists behind this e-book. They’re amazing at their craft and have tons of knowledge on black hair. You’ll be missing out if you don’t see their work and follow their social media profiles by clicking on their hyperlinked names above. Don’t be shy; they don’t bite, they cut. :)

ABOUT LATEST-HAIRSTYLES.COMOur mission is to give you the most fashion forward and current hairstyles to date coupled with professional and expert advice on how to achieve those looks. Visit us at www.latest-hairstyles.com/black for more tips and tricks!

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RECOMMENDED PRODUCTS: Try Influance Rub-On Shine for shine and smoothness and Kenra Medium Hold 25 Hairspray for hold. It’s always a good idea to spritz a little bit of hairspray on roots after you tease them for hold. BEST FACE SHAPE AND HAIR TYPE: This hairstyle looks best on oval face shapes and relaxed hair or hair that can be straightened.

On clean, dry and straightened hair, section the crown area off with a clip. Pull the back and sides into a low side ponytail and secure with a band.

Tease the top section of your head for a little bit of a cushion before pulling hair back.

Smooth hair back, creating a small bouffant at the top, into previous ponytail and secure with a band or bobby pins.

Take ponytail and twist it around itself to create a bun.

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RECOMMENDED PRODUCTS: Use Influence Shine Spray for sheen and Kenra Medium Hold Hairspray 25 for hold. BEST FACE SHAPE AND HAIR TYPE: All face shapes and straightened or relaxed hair can pull off this look.

Section off side bang and pull straightened hair back into a side ponytail.

Curl ponytail using a medium barrel curling iron and finger comb.

Lightly bump bang area and comb to the side creating a feathered look or a wave.

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RECOMMENDED PRODUCTS: Influance Rub-On Shine for smoothness, softness and shine and Kenra Medium Hold

Hairspray. BEST FACE SHAPE AND HAIR TYPE: Oval face shapes and straight or wavy hair best suit this style.

Start with a great cut then mold and set hair under a hooded dryer until hair is dry.

Apply a light natural oil, a heat protectant and a medium hold hair spray. Starting in the crown working your way to the front, use horizontal sections to create loose flips throughout with a half-inch flat iron.

Working around the sides and back, lightly curl hair in a downward motion using the same flat iron or curling iron.

Use a light gloss or dime size amount of curling wax to finger comb and separate flips and curls for a softer, more defined look.

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RECOMMENDED PRODUCTS: Use Sebastian Shaper Hairspray for a light to medium hold and Chi Silk Infusion for a smooth,

silky finish. BEST FACE SHAPE AND HAIR TYPE: All face shapes and hair textures that can be straightened are great for this style.

On blow dried or straightened hair, apply a dime size amount of a natural oil for shine and protection.

Starting at the back take small 1 to 1 ½ inch sections, mist with a light to medium hold hair spray and wrap hair around one inch curling wand.

Continue “wanding” the hair up to the sides and top.

Using a light serum, finger comb or feather comb your hair to create soft, beautiful, timeless waves.

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RECOMMENDED PRODUCTS: Try Ojon Damage Reverse Treatment on hair prior to weave installation to encourage moisture

retention in hair under extensions. BEST FACE SHAPE AND HAIR TYPE: This style best suits oval face shapes. Long, straightened hair is recommended for this style.

Flat iron hair bone straight using a heat protectant.

Slightly curl the ends of the hair under with your flat iron or curling wand.

Use finishing spray for firm hold.

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RECOMMENDED PRODUCTS: Use Bigen Protect and Repair Deep Conditioner to keep your hair healthy and soft. BEST FACE SHAPE AND HAIR TYPE: Oval shaped faces and tightly curly hair work well with this style.

Seek out a professional to achieve the super short cut pictured here.

Add kinky hair extension to front side, where hair was left uncut. Twist and pin into place.

Use sheen spray for a shiny finish.

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RECOMMENDED PRODUCTS: Try Carol’s Daughter Macadamia Heat Setting Foam to set your hair. BEST FACE SHAPE AND HAIR TYPE: This style best suits round faces and medium to coarse hair textures.

Wrap wet hair on various sized perm or flexi rods.

Allow hair to dry under a hooded dryer.

Release rods and style with fingers to achieve the desired look.

Spray with oil sheen and holding spray to finish.

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RECOMMENDED PRODUCTS: Try Paul Mitchell’s Freeze and Shine Super Spray for persistent hold. My favorite curling wand

to use is by Cortex 4 in 1. BEST FACE SHAPE AND HAIR TYPE: Any face shape and smooth hair can easily pull off this look.

Part hair on either side to get the sexy swoop bang.

Use a small to medium sized curling wand to get loose waves throughout your hair.

Finish with holding spray.

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RECOMMENDED PRODUCTS: I recommend the Kenra Design Spray 9 for a light hold. BEST FACE SHAPE AND HAIR TYPE: Ladies with diamond face shapes and smooth hair can easily achieve this look.

On clean, smooth hair use a medium sized curling wand or barrel to achieve loose curls.

Finger comb or use a paddle brush throughout hair so as to not allow hair to look too “tamed” for this messy, chic look.

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RECOMMENDED PRODUCTS: Use Carol’s Daughter Foam Wrapping Lotion and a little Ojon Rare Blend Oil for a smooth, flat

finish after drying hair. BEST FACE SHAPE AND HAIR TYPE: This style best suits short, smooth hair and oval shaped, slender faces.

After hair is relaxed and blown dry, curl the sides down with a 1/3” curling iron or ½” flat iron.

Curl longer hair at the crown towards the back.

Use finishing spray for firm hold.

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RECOMMENDED PRODUCTS: Use Carol’s Daughter Black Vanilla Moisture & Shine Pure Hair Oil for a healthy glow and

Kenra’s Volume Spray 25 for hold. BEST FACE SHAPE AND HAIR TYPE: This style suits all face shapes and individuals with medium to long length hair.

Part hair in a triangle in interior.

Smooth the rest of hair into the middle and crown area then French braid the rest of your hair down.

Fold the hair at the crown and front and pin to secure.

Use finishing spray for firm hold.

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So, what are you waiting for? You’ve looked through this book and you’ve read through the instructions. Give these

styles a try today because it’s never too late to adopt a flawless ‘do and make that impression you’ve

been longing for!