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Pinterest Isn't Just For Wedding Planning, It Has Amazing Natural Hair Inspiration Too!

By Michelle Darrisaw · Updated October 24, 2020

New season, new look, right? If you’re bored with the trendy ‘dos on Instagram or overwhelmed by all the natural hair tutorials on YouTube, there’s another diamond in the rough in the social-verse you can turn to when you need a little hair inspo — and that’s Pinterest.

Though some only use the platform for planning weddings, searching for recipes or making crafts, this virtual mood board is actually full of stylish bobs, bangs, buns and braids, regardless of the length or texture of your hair. To give your scrolling finger a break, we’ve gone through the trouble of finding some of the best Black hairstyles being pinned, as well as the top styles based on search data from Pinterest.

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Ombré Highlights and Curls

The ombré effect is still having a moment. This gradual hair-coloring technique is sure to elevate your curls this spring and summer.

Pinterest Isn't Just For Wedding Planning, It Has Amazing Natural Hair Inspiration Too!
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Angled Bobs

Angled bobs are so versatile. You can rock a straight-edge style or a tousled, wavy cut.

Pinterest Isn't Just For Wedding Planning, It Has Amazing Natural Hair Inspiration Too!
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Wet & Wavy Hair

Slick-backed styles and faux wet hair à la Beyoncé and Rihanna are popping right now. In fact, wet and wild hair was up by 166 percent on Pinterest.

Pinterest Isn't Just For Wedding Planning, It Has Amazing Natural Hair Inspiration Too!
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Half Up, Half Down

Why settle for one hairstyle, when you could have two? Half-up styles allow you to sport a polished updo on top and long, sexy hair flowing in the back.

Pinterest Isn't Just For Wedding Planning, It Has Amazing Natural Hair Inspiration Too!
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Curls Tucked in a Scarf

Why settle for one hairstyle, when you could have two? Half-up styles allow you to sport a polished updo on top and long, sexy hair flowing in the back.

Pinterest Isn't Just For Wedding Planning, It Has Amazing Natural Hair Inspiration Too!
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06
The Short Of It

Pinterest users aren’t straddling the fence when it comes to mid-length styles love the pixie.

Pinterest Isn't Just For Wedding Planning, It Has Amazing Natural Hair Inspiration Too!
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Deep Side-Parted Lob

A deep side part is an easy way to update your typical bob hairstyle and to highlight more of your #blackgirlmagic facial features.

Pinterest Isn't Just For Wedding Planning, It Has Amazing Natural Hair Inspiration Too!
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TOPICS:  Spring Hair And Beauty