50 Great Short Hairstyles for Black Women


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When you are looking at the hairstyles of black ladies, you can see how extremely fashionable they are. And this is mostly because they prefer stylish short hairstyles. They say that short hairdos for black women are up-to-date, as they go not only with the fashion, but with the entire character of these ladies, who seem great and elegant in the brown and black hair that is cut short to the best size ever.




What Is Trendy?


Normally, short hairstyles look best when they are left natural. However, when it comes to really short cuts, you cannot vary their styles often and need a professional hairdo. FYI, latest styles and trends make it possible to go limitless styling options for black women with really short hair.


What to choose? You can opt for versatile bob with different angles, straightened style and typical African hairstyle.



Benefits of Natural Thick Curls


Black woman’s hair is of a special texture, so many lengths and styles won’t match them. Short hair can perfectly complete the look, no matter whether they decide to opt for a straightening or maintain the natural hair texture.


They can run from the bob style and to the extra-mini buzz, looking for the hairdo that will match the personality best. In fact, most celebrities offer wonderful examples on how short hair can be worn with confidence and really great style. Let’s check what is proper for you and your hair.



Great Short Hairstyles for Black Women


#1: Curvaceous Bangs


Mary J. Blige short black hairstyle

Short length is not an excuse to deny yourself the pleasure to rock some adorable curls. Long bangs that go with pixie are meant for diversify your styling experiments. Shape the seductive curvy bangs like Mary J Blige’s and consider switching to a new delicious hair hue to light up your new ravishing looks.




#2: Crisp Feathers And Ultra Shine


Jennifer Hudson’s radiant look instantly arrests our attention with its high contrasts and lovely colors. Another attraction is Jennifer’s gorgeous short hairstyle with thick yet wispy feathers, jagged bangs and ultra shine finish.


Jennifer Hudson pixie hairstyle for black women

#3: Texturized Waves


Viola Davis looks chic and modern, rocking her messy chocolate bob at the Variety Power Women Event. These jaunty texturized waves have completely blurred the side parting and accuracy of the edges, but they are so perfect for women over 50, that we wouldn’t change a thing about this lovely ‘do.


Viola Davis curly bob for black women

#4: Asymmetric Bob With Wispy Ends


The MTV Video Music Awards welcomed the irresistible Chanel Iman in the sexy Balmain dress and black asymmetric bob to match the outfit texture. The ends of Chanel’s bob are defined with a styling product to achieve the sensual wispy streaks.


Chanel Iman black bob hairstyle with asymmetry

#5: Sleek Purple-Gray Bob


Sierra McClain has surprised us with the beautiful angled bob in its sassy peek-a-boo interpretation. But what surprises us even more is Sierra’s lovely purple gray hue that adds this otherwise ordinary bob an unexpectedly extraordinary twist. It’s, definitely, a successful choice.


Sierra McClain asymmetric bob for black women

#6: Softened Geometry


Zendaya Coleman’s blunt cut geometric bob features the accuracy of edges and right angles. But this time the goal was to soften the strictness of her bob, and we see how easily it has been achieved. Zendaya’s tresses were just slightly flicked in.


Zendaya black bob hairstyle

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#7: Side-Swept Natural Spirals


Kelly McCreary’ s natural short locks have been skillfully shaped, organized and styled asymmetrically. When you are sick and tired with your “big hair” look, curl your kinks on spiral rollers to achieve these defined and compact spirals. Next, you can style them in any way you like. We like Kelly’s asymmetric version very much.


Kelly McCreary short natural hairstyle

#8: Lovely Bouncy Kinks


Inna Modja is not against big hair, and how can she be when it looks so adorable? Inna just lets her kinks thrive, watching the shape of her haircut, and defines the bouncy spirals throughout when styling her coily mane.


Inna Modja short natural hairstyle

#9: Short Natural Kinks With The Blurred Afro Texture


Rhonda Ross makes an accent on the natural texture of her kinks deliberately. It may look quite simple and unsophisticated to someone, but if it flatters you, why not to sport this hairstyle while you are growing out your natural hair?


Rhonda Ross short natural hairstyle

#10: Sweet Updo For Short Natural Hair


When your natural hair grows out a bit, you can already start experimenting with updos, especially on the days when you need neater and smarter looks. Britne Oldford’s natural locks are still fairly short, but look how smartly she combs back and pins up her kinks.


Britne Oldford short natural hairstyle

#11: Contrast Of Textures For The Edgy Look


If you want to go for a really edgy look on short relaxed tresses, embrace the idea of Jennifer Hudson’s edgy pixie. It makes the right impression with the contrast of its textures: the sleek and smooth sides plus the edgy piecey top make a stunning combo.


Jennifer Hudson short hairstyle for black women

#12: Red Pony Poof For Natural Hair


Jade Avia’s colored kinks are an adorable spectacle. Even more so when they are styled into the cute pony poof. What works sensationally in this look is the color sectioning, but the sleekness of sides and the touchable softness of the lovely coils are pretty impressive as well.


Jade Avia pony puff hairstyle

#13: Vintage Curls


Estelle’s vintage curls on her short relaxed locks make a perfect tandem with her sport-chic outfit. This is how Estelle was dressed and styled to attend the Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week 2015. Get inspired and feel free to adopt the ideas.


short hairstyle for black women

#14: Straightness And Edginess


Danielle Brooks looks pretty charming despite the edginess of her look. This is how we know that her style really becomes her. Danielle’s pixie is carefully flat-ironed and styled edgy with elongated angled bangs veiling her eyes. So-o-o-o chic!


Danielle Brooks short black hairstyle

#15: Textured Asymmetric Bob With Ombre


One of Jourdan Dunn’s latest and most successful hairstyles is this textured bob with the distinct side parting and ombre upgrade. Jourdan’s messy whimsical waves resolve into the textured ends which hold the awesome A-line silhouette of her chin-length bob.


Jourdan Dunn bob hairstyle

#16: Purple Haze


Wow, that’s really as cool as it is simple! Shameless Maya has added the chic color finish to her short afro to transform it completely into the extraordinary black hairstyle that looks pretty posh despite the brightness of the purple, grazing the tips of her kinks.


Shameless Maya short hairstyle for black women

#17: Wavy Centre-Parted Bob


Zendaya Coleman is an expert of bob hairstyles, as she has tried on many bob varieties. This lovely bob features the silky beach waves with edgy tips and thin eye-brow-skimming bangs to match.


Zendaya wavy bob hairstyle for black women

#18: Wet Look Coils


Nicole Murphy’s short curly hairstyle is meant to emphasize the aristocracy of her face oval and features. As a result, a very delicate look, ideal for older black women, is achieved with the right balance of modesty and sex appeal.


Nicole Murphy short curly hairstyle for black women

#19: Piecey Pixie


Alicia Quarles is rocking one of the simplest black women hairstyles ever known – pixie, that flatters not only her face and body build, but her lively personality in whole. Alicia’s choppy locks are textured to bring out the short chunky pieces on the crown.


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#20: Blonde Crewcut


Diese has graced the front row of the fall-winter 2015 Jean Paul Gaultier fashion show, sporting a sexy blonde crewcut and the revealing décolleté to complete the bold female look. At least she didn’t remain unnoticed!


Diese short hairstyle for black women

#21: Short Edgy Crop With Lift At The Roots


Dennenesch Zoude rocks a wonderful edgy variant of very short hairstyles for black women with the super-flattering lift above her forehead achieved by backcombing. As a result, this chic hairstyle is gaining the extraordinary spiky texture that is intentionally softened. I love!


Dennenesch Zoude short hairstyle for black women

#22: Asymmetric Curly Pony


Today you won’t surprise anyone with a curly pony, but Elle Varner has managed, using a simple trick – asymmetry. Elle’s longer curls are cascading along one side of her head, while the other is intentionally left sleek and uncovered.


Elle varner black hairstyle for short hair

#23: Blonde Bob With Fancy Bangs


Antonique Smith’s blonde bob from the Los Angeles Premiere of “A Haunted House2” impresses with the sophisticated style of the side bangs. They are arranged practically horizontally in light waves and fixed with hair spray. Embrace the idea to refresh your current bob hairstyles with long bangs.


Antonique Smith short bob for black women

#24: Contrast Of Textures, Lengths And Colors


Tionne Watkins rocks the eye-catching asymmetric hairstyle that suggests a thoughtful choice of the haircut base and its quality execution. The upper side of Tionne’s extravagant ‘do, styled in silky waves, is perfectly set off by the dark-hued undercut.


Tionne Watkins short hairstyle for black women

#25: Serene Pixie


Due to the fact that pixie is often styled edgy, Alicia Quarles’ serene version of this popular short style beneficially stands out from the crowd. Alicia’s short locks are lifted at the roots and combed down smoothly to avoid any accent on the texture, but to accentuate the neatness and simple beauty of the look.


Alicia Quarles short black hairstyle

#26: Classy Bob Hairstyle


Classy bob hairstyle is a wonderful option for the hair texture of black women. Besides, it suits many tastes and face shapes. Though there are many types of bob hairdos, this one remains the most popular.


African American Black Bob Hairstyle

#27: Short Bob


Short bob is one of bob hairdos varieties that won’t go out of style. It looks perfect on almost anyone. Some women find it boring, but still many celebrities wear it with confidence.


Cute Bob Haircuts for Black Women

#28: Blunt Cut


Blunt cut is an extreme version of bob with bangs that are angled on for forehead. Using highlights or streaks in such black women short haircuts is like icing on cake.


blunt cut

#29: Halle Berry Cut


Technically speaking, this is not a hairstyle, but Halle is very famous for short locks. This star has shown how beautiful and versatile short hair can be. Her usual styles range from textured pixie and to super short crop.


Halle Berry Cut

#30: Asymmetric Bob Hairstyle


Asymmetric bob hairstyle is one of Rihanna’s favorite styles. It requires very careful styling and can take much time. Aiming at a complete look, you can apply lighter highlights to your hair, as they can help to make this hairdo much more enhanced, making accents of specific face parts. This hairdo is popular with many Hollywood starts and popular singers. Why not try it out?


Sleek Inverted Bob Hairstyle

#31: Mohawk Hairstyle


Mohawk hairstyle is another wonderful option for black women and is a popular way of expressing one’s personality. It is not only trendy, but pretty eccentric, providing a great chance of standing out of the crowd. This is mostly for risky girls, who like to noticed and stared at.


Mohawk Hairstyle

#32: Layered Bob


Layered bob is easily achieved by uniting layers of different lengths into the hair, though bob still remains at its ordinary one length styled trim. To add shine you can finish the style with oil sheen.


medium bob hairstyles for black women

#33: Waves and Curls


Waves and curls is a hairstyle that consists of two popular looks, and is now regarded to as one of the top rated short cuts for black women. It has everything a woman needs: desired natural curls and best balanced waves, which give a really awesome look.


Short hairstyles for black women over 50

#34: Bangs


The main benefit of the hairstyle for black women with bangs is that it never requires very high maintenance, unlike other full length styles. It is easily cared for at home and doesn’t need great hair modification. If you don’t have much time or patience, you should better choose this style.


black straight ponytail hairstyle bangs

#35: Razor Cut Bob


Razor cut bob is specially created for those black women, who like playing with straight lines. The hairdo looks really great with a round face, as it helps to make it look a bit leaner. This style is very classy and elegant, but it needs a very good makeup and different accessories. Some celebrities use sunglasses.


Layered Razor Cut for black women

#36: Precision Cut


The cut in this picture is a normal trim that has no curls, flips or layers. It is known for being extremely accurate. The effect of this is a precise and perfect cutting edge.


Medium Bob Haircut

#37: Bantu or Nubian Knots


Bantu or Nubian Knots includes rolling and twisting one’s hair into knots all over one’s head. They are great worn in knots, and the best part is the spiral curls, which they produce after you release them. This elegant look will make any woman exceptional.


Bantu or Nubian Knots

#38: Graduated Bob


Graduated bob is known as one of the short haircuts for black women which remains current throughout many seasons. It is usually chosen due to the fact it requires minimal styling for maintaining the look. Just bump the ends using a flat iron and you are ready to go out!


Graduated Bob Hairstyle for Black Women

#39: Messy Hair Bob


Messy hair bob is for those, who’d like to look like a rock star or simply like rolling in a bed, having the hair down. If you belong to this type of women, messy hair bob is just for you. This is the most low-maintenance hairstyle!


Wavy hairstyles for black women

#40: French Twist


French twist is one of the most elegant hairstyles that became popular with black women for many occasions, ensuring a pretty simple, but very elegant look.


French Twist Updo Hairstyle

#41: Side Swept Bangs Bob


Side swept bob with bangs makes its owner look a bit older. Long side swept bangs make a bob look more casual and more touchable. If you want to look older than you are, choose this hairstyle.


short bob haircut

#42: Retro Bowl Cut Hairstyle


Retro bowl cut hairstyle has become pretty popular among most celebrities. If you’d like to have a very creative hairstyle, you should better choose this one. To create this hairdo you should have a smoothing cream and a flat iron. Besides, it is important to moisturize your hair regularly.


Afro American layered Bob Hairstyles

#43: Buzz Cuts


Buzz cuts have never been taboo options in case of women of color, but they are more popular among black women. Because of the denser and stronger hair texture, they seem to pull off this style with great skills. Many celebrities choose this style to expose the facial features. That is why they go short, very short.


Buzz cut hairstyles

#44: Overgrown Bob


Overgrown bob is the look that works for many different purposes. If you are trying to grow out your bob hairdo or simply want to have another style, keeping the length, choose this one. It looks really great, because there is always a chance for versatility to get a shorter look, you can curl it, or just leave straight for a rather sleek look.


Overgrown Bob

#45: Pixie Cuts


Pixie Cuts. This is the look of women with short tresses – the hair that sits above the ear length, or it can be medium to short in length. The cut includes the hair that remains short in the sides and the rear, but is longer at the crown.


Sassy haircuts for black women

#46: Spiked Pixie


Spiked pixie belongs to black short hairstyles that create an illusion of an electrifying stare. It is possible by fabricating sharp spikes. The look reminds the creating of flips. The difference is that the ends remain pointed and are not bent. It is important to start with clean hair, finishing with oil sheen and freezing spray for luster and hold.


Short Pixie Haircut

#47: Curly Puff


Curly puff is for those, who believe that curly hair is a real problem. Curly puff is just a perfect solution for such cases. This is a pretty simple hairstyle that is suited for short hair. The hairdo can be achieved at home with the help of a few special brushes.


Curly hairstyles for black girls

#48: Short Curly Crop


Short curly crop is the style that depends of the length of hair. The easiest option is to dress the short bob up, adding a head full of curls.


Short African American Curly Hairstyle

#49: Short, Curly, and Messy


The hairstyle in this picture, short, curly, and messy, is the easiest hairdo to obtain. However, it remains one of the most fashionable. Do you have naturally curly hair? Then just wash it and wear! The length here may vary from the one close to scalp and the one below the ears. Many things depend on what the owner of the hairdo is more comfortable with.


Short Curly Bob Hairstyles

#50: Chop Cut


Chop cut is another popular hairstyle for black women. It is mainly for those ladies, who have naturally thin hair and a really afraid to style them. There is no need to fear, if you choose chop cut. This is a very elegant short hairdo that becomes a real rescue for many black women. This is a sort of a modified version of the bob cut, when the split ends are unevenly cut in order to give it a more featured look.


cute short cut hairstyles for black women

While choosing a proper hairstyle for yourself, take into consideration the fact that it is a challenging and time-consuming process. If you are not absolutely sure as to what to choose, you should better consult your stylist, ask family and friends, look through different magazines, etc. Then your choice will be perfect. Stay beautiful and elegant!







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