22 Black Women Haircut Ideas To Try + Bonus
Ever since The Dora Milaje (black panther's bodyguards) were shown on the big screen, the narrative of the bald women has become a thing of beauty. These beautiful bald black women have shown us that being bald is something to embrace and is just as beautiful as any one with a full head of hair. With that in mind, here are 10 bald black women haircut styles idea to try if you are thinking about your next haircut:
1) The Solange
Inspired by Solange, this haircut requires little maintenance. The hair is cut at a level 3 and parted on the left or right as desired. This short hair cut can be style with your favourite pomade. It is the perfect hair for those on the go and the idea short haircut for black women! Solange show that short hairstyles for black women is not a thing of the past and it is here to stay.
2) The Sponge Top w/ All Around Trim
If done right, this haircut will give you that professional demeanor you are looking for and still make you look badass! It is neat and clean cut, and goes well with any business attire. The haircut consists of a level 3 or 4 trim at the top and fades into a level 1 or 1.5 on the sides and back. The top is sponged to give it the twist/nappy effect. Add an all around edge up and a part on the side as desired, and look like a badass while still handling your business!
3) The Baldie (The Real Big Chop)
It is ideal for those starting their big chop journey as it allows the scalp to heal and new hair to grow. The hair is cut at level 1 or lower and that's it! This haircut screams confidence and requires little to no maintenance. It can be styled with hoop earrings for a casual look or studs for a more elegant look!
4) Wave Haircuts for Black Women
This haircut will have many breaking necks to catch a glimpse of your 360 waves! The wave cut is very popular amongst men but looks even more special on a woman. The hair is cut at a level 2 or 3 with the grain, tapered at the back and lined up all around. To achieve the wave pattern, style with pomade and brush day and night the the direction of the hair growth. For best results, wear a durag after every brush session. This haircut was popular in the 90s amongst artists like Missy Elliot and Jada Smith. These barber cuts for black ladies are perfect!
5) The High Top Fade
Now we are not talking about catching hands (although you wouldn't want to catch a fade with someone with this haircut). This badass haircut is perfect for rebels and those who live a carefree life! The bald fade on the side and back creates the perfect canvas to add designs to the haircut. The top can be sponged, boxed, twisted, combed or curled as desired!
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6) The Cut w/ a Dye
Stand out from the crowd by adding a dye color of your choice to your haircut. The most popular colors are blonde, red, pink, white, and gray. There is no limitation to this hairstyle. You can do it with a fade, with waves or even with a sponge top! Go crazy with this hairstyle!
7) The Mohawk
Feeling like a rockstar? Say no more! This mohawk haircut is what you need. It can be styled with the fades on the sides and finished with a design as desired. Some go as far as dying their mohawks to real add oomph to the haircut. However you choose to style this haircut, it will get you ready to party like a rockstar at any event!
8) The Part / Designs Cut
Every haircut style mentioned here goes well with a design or a part in it, except the bald cut. The design in the hair is what separates basic chicks from badass chicks. When in doubt, add a part or design to your haircut! It goes a long way to making your haircut look that much better!
9) The Pixie Cut w/ Waves
90s nostalgia never looked this good! This haircut will take you back to listening to 3LW, and Destiny's Child. Heavily rocked by Kelly Rowland this haircut still looks good even today. It is cut at a low level and styled with gel to create the wavy effect. It is perfect for an elegant setting!
Hopefully these haircuts have inspired some creative designs for your next haircut! Remember, your hair does not define who you are, so be bald and beautiful with any haircut style you design to rock!
10) The High Sponge
The high sponge haircut is a must have for sophisticated and adventurous black women. With this cut, you are able to show case a rough look while still showing of a clean textured curl on top.
The haircut is down by cutting the sides and back with a level one clipper and leaving the top of the hair high enough to sponge with a foam sponge. The cut looks clean when lined up at the front and sides and back. To finish off the haircut, simply sponge the top for your desired look.
11) All Around Sponge
If you are looking for simple haircut on the go, the all around sponge is your best bet. Simply cut all around the hair with a level 2 or high clipper and sponge all around. The best part about this haircut is that it does not need to be lined up to look clean. Finish off the haircut by sponging all around for your desired look.
12) The Gel Cut
The gel haircut is a short hairstyle with amazing texture. It makes for a great business and casual look.
To create this look, cut the hair at a 4 or 5 comb length, and apply your favourite gel product to style. You achieve the wavy look above, you can use a comb to style.
This gel haircut will require a lot of maintenance to keep together but the time spent is totally worth it.
13) The Curly Top Fade with a Dye
The curly top fade is another personal favourite. Similar to high sponge, the haircut is done but cutting the sides and back, and leaving the top high and curly. You then finish the cut off by dying the top. Go an extra mile by adding a part to the side of the haircut.
The curly top fade with a dye is perfect for your casual look and goes well with hoop earings as seen in the image above.
14) The Dread Hair Cut
This black women haircut will definitely turn heads. Some people may think it's crazy but honestly, I think it is bad ass.
Simply cut all around the head and leave the top for a dread hairstyle. As depicted above, the dreads can be styled as you please and matched with any piece of jewelry.
15) Front Mohawk Haircut
The front mohawk for black women is a great haircut style for someone who just wants to look carefree and badass at the same time.
It is style by cutting off the sides and leaving a strip of hair from the top of the head to the back the head. This strip of hair is style with your favourite mousse or gel to hold it up.
The best part about this haircut is it requires little to no maintenance. Although it may not be the best haircut for a professional setting, it will definitely fit any casual look and occasion.
16) Black Female Fade Haircut with a Part
If you are looking for that afrocentric look, this is the haircut to rock. A clean cut high fade with a part is the one to go for. This black female fade haircut goes very well with a spongy top as well.
17) Low Level Haircut with a Part
This is a simple yet elegant look. A one level cut all around the head with a part is all you need to look the part for any professional setting. It not too showy but still has a way to make a bold statement.
18) Tall Pixie Spikes Haircut
The tall pixei spike haircut is the perfect haircut for black women with a rebellious attitude. It may require a whole lot of gel or mouse to keep the hair standing upright. Regardless, this hair his have necks turning to catch a glimpse.
19) The Bob Haircut
If you want a haircut but don't want to cut your hair all the way down, the bob haircut may be for you. It is simply a trim of your original hair just below your jawline.
The bob can styled with a part or no part and makes for a very professional look.
20) The Curly Bob Haircut
The curly bob haircut is a bob haircut with a twist...literally. After you cut your bob, simply grab your curling iron and curl the rest of your hair.
The curly bob haircut makes for another great professional haricut and it's great for many other formal occasions.
21) A Perm Hair
For those who want to style their perm short, this is the perfect hairstyle for you.
Simply cut the the perm low and style with a perm or gel of your choice. As depicted above, you can also add a line, part or design to the cut.
Bonus: 25 Black Women Short Hair Cut Designs to Try
1) Low haircut with freestyle curly design
2) Female Fade Designs - Wave hair cut with a fade and star design
3) Black woman curly top with all around trim with leaf design
4) Black woman low level haircut with curvy part
5) Mohawk women's haircut with side freestyle swirly deisgn
6) Women Fade Haircut - Mohawk with a dye and heart design
7) Fades for Black Women - Low spongy top with a fade and curvy part design
8) Black Women Haircut Designs - white dyed hair and freestyle line design
9) One level haircut with abstract flower design on a black woman
10) One level haircut with freestyle line design for black woman
11) Haircut with zigzag line design
12) Curly low mohawk with two lines design on the side
13) Black Female Fade Haircut Designs with White dye
14) Ceasar Haircut with Design for Ladies
15) High top curly fade with simple line design
16) Women's haircut with zigzag line design
17) Simple Black Woman Haircut with simple line design
18) High top haircut with freestyle design at the back
19) Black woman white dye haircut with line design
20) Curly mohawk haircut with simple line design
21) Low haircut with a skin fade and zigzag line design
22) Spongy high Curl Haircut for black women with line design
23) Dye wavy haircut with freestyle design
24) Gel Haircut with Coloured World Map Design
25) Wavy haircut with skin fade and simple line design
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Side Bob Wavy Hair Looks gorgeous on every hair length. I have recently bought wavy hair extensions from Indique hair to try different hairstyles.
Looking for someone to do a bald fade with hair left on top and to dye gray.
Perfect cut great job
Where can i find the lady in #2 with the necklace
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