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5 Gorgeous Valentine’s Day Hairstyles For Natural Hair

With Valentine’s Day being just two days away, you might be wondering what on earth you’re going to do with your hair.

Truth be told, it can be a complete pain to come up with a look that works well on your curled tresses and you might also be wondering whether it’s worth straightening it or rocking the biggest afro ever.

Whether you’re heading out to enjoy a night out with the girls, or off on a romantic date with your other half, these 5 hairstyles are sure to make you look and feel sublime.

Take a look and leave a comment below letting us know which of the hairstyles is your fave.

#1 The FrowHawk

Mohawk + kinky, curly hair = the frowhawk.

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#2 The Twistout 

It’s a natural girl’s go-to hairstyle for a reason. Twistouts rock because they’re versatile, easy to do and look amazing.

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3# Cornrows.

Whilst most of us associate cornrows with having mum plait your hair in Primary School, they can in fact be a great hairstyle for formal and glamorous occasions. Take for instance, Christina Milian who rocked this gorgeous look on the red carpet in November. Just goes to show that they old school hairstyles can be modernised.

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Source: Getty Images, November 2014.

#4. The Afro.

This picture says it all. The Afro can be a wonderfully glamorous hairstyle if paired with the right makeup

and a chic outfit.

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#5 The High Bun

The high bun was one of the most worn hairstyles in 2014 for a reason. It’s also brilliant for keeping natural hair protected which means that you get the added benefit of healthier hair alongside a glamorous look.

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Gorgeous Curly & Afro Hairstyle Ideas

In an ever-changing society where many of us are balancing our careers, family and social lives, caring for your hair (and body) can sometimes be tossed to the back of ones mind. This unfortunately results in many of us struggling to think of and create simple yet elegant hair styles that fit in perfectly with our hectic routines.

To make life a little bit simpler for our customers, we’ve researched some fabulous curly hairstyles for you to try:

The Fishtail Braid!

Leona Lewis's Fishtail Braid

Leona lewis fishtail

Fishtail braid hairstyle Angela Simmons

Fishtail braid hairstyle

Alicia keys fishtail braid hairstyle

Alicia keys fishtail braid

Whether you’re heading to work, running to the gym or about to dance the night away, the fishtail is perfect for virtually any occassion. We love this style because it can be done on virtually any hair type and can be worn in so many ways.

If you have afro textured or naturally frizzy hair, it might be a good idea to ensure that your hair is wet or damp before attempting this style as this will allow your hair to be a bit more flexible and easy to plait.

The Bun

Jill Scott Natural Hair Bun

jill scott natural hair

Beyonce bun hairstyles

Beyonce bun hairstyles

We love buns on natural hair because they’re one of the most elegant hairstyles to do!

The key to a gorgeous bun is making sure that your hair is to make sure that you use a hair-friendly hair band that doesn’t cause your hair to break.

If you’re a woman who’s pressed for time, buns are perfect because you can simply style your hair the night before, wrap with a silk or satin scarf and wake up the next day ready to go!